Samsung SMT2105 Users Manual
Confidential
FCC Approval Document
for
9.
SM-T2105
User manual
SM-T2105
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO, LTD
-1-
2013.08.
ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
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device and keep it for future reference.
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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
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Retrieving Your Google Account Password . . . . 12
Using Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Other App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Using Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........39
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Section 4: Messaging ...............................47
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 5: Internet and Social
Networking ............................................. 54
Google Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Section 6: Music ....................................... 61
Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 7: Photos and Video .................... 69
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Section 8: Connections .............................84
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Kies Via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . . . 93
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . 93
Section 9: Applications .............................94
Updating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
GPS Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
S Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Section 10: Settings ................................ 116
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Section 11: Health and Safety
Information ...........................................148
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .148
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 155
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 158
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 165
Section 12: Warranty Information .......... 167
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
End User License Agreement for Software . . 172
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Social Hub Privacy Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . 188
USE OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT . . . . . . 188
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO
THIRD PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
SECURITY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
CHAT ROOMS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS . . 191
CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES . . . . . . . . . . 191
ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Social Hub End User License Agreement . . . 192
Index .........................................................198
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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 198.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 148, 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.
5
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Warning
: Brings important information to your attention that can
help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your
device.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting
➔
successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For
example:
Apps
➔
From a Home screen, touch
Display
➔
➔
Screen timeout
.
Settings
Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable)
are included with the device for charging the battery.
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 146.
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:
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 6
1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head.
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port.
7
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.
3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power
outlet.
4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the device.
Note:
You cannot charge the battery using the USB cable and
your PC.
Note:
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn
on the device, even with the USB power adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few
minutes before you try to turn on 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.
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 94.
Power/Lock Key
.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the
2. At the
3. At the
Device options
Power off
Power/Lock Key
prompt, touch
prompt, touch OK.
.
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
Next
screens can be skipped (touch
Back
). Some screens display depending on the options you
choose.
Welcome!
1. Tou ch the
and touch the language you want your device to use,
such as, English (United States).
2. If required, touch
accessibility settings. For more information, refer to
“Accessibility” on page 143.
3. Tou ch
Select language
Next
.
Accessibility
) or re-displayed (touch
field, scroll through the list,
to change the
Getting Started 8
Wi-Fi
Make sure the Wi-Fi
choose one of the following options:
To uch
not listed.
To uch
Wi-Fi networks.
Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the
password, and touch
another Wi-Fi network or touch
To uch
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 116.
OFF / ON
icon is set to ON and
Add Wi-Fi network
Scan
to make sure you have an accurate list of
Next
to perform this task later. For more
to enter a Network SSID that is
Connect
. Touch and connect to
Next
Set Date and Time
1. Under
2. Under
3. Under
4. Touch
9
Set date
, set the date (month, day, year), if
necessary.
Set time
, set the time (hour, minute, and AM or
PM), if necessary.
Select time zone
and select the correct time zone.
Next
.
, set the time zone field (
to continue.
GMT)
End User License Agreement
1. Read the End user license agreement and touch the
I understand and agree to the terms and conditions
check box.
above
2. If you do not agree to provide Samsung the error log
data from any Software Update failure your device
experiences, touch the
Next
3. Tou ch
.
No thanks
button.
Samsung Account
Sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung services.
1. Tou ch
2. Tou ch
variety of services
Create new account
account.
– or –
Sign in
Tou ch
Tou ch
– or –
Tou ch
information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung
Account” on page 142.
if you already have a Samsung account.
Restore
and
Skip
to perform this task later. For more
to learn more.
to create a Samsung
Auto backup
, if desired. Touch
Next
.
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
Yes
and then enter the email address and
password of your existing account.
Touch to continue.
– or –
Tou ch
No
to proceed to the next screen.
Make it Google
This screen displays if you did not sign in to 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 47.
or enter the email address and
to perform this task later. For more
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Entertainment
This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.
To uch
Set up a credit card
for your Google Play account, and touch
– or –
Not now
Touch
.
, 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.
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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 in to 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.
Free Dropbox Account
To get a free 50 GB Dropbox account for two years:
1. Tou ch
touch
– or –
Tou ch
– or –
Tou ch
Create account
Register for Dropbox
Sign in
Skip
to skip this offer.
, enter the required fields, and
.
to sign in to Dropbox.
Setup Complete
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.
Tou ch
Finish
.
The main Home screen displays.
Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will
need to create a Google Account when you first use your
device. With a Google Account, Google applications will
always be in sync between your tablet and computer.
If you need to create a Google account, follow these steps:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Add a Google Account
The
New
2. Touch
For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail
Account” on page 47.
to create a new Google account.
screen displays.
➔
Gmail
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.
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 116.
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 129.
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.
Can’t access your
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 Application
The Task Manager application provides information about
applications, including
RAM manager, Storage
To access the Task Manager:
1. Add the Active apps manager widget to a Home screen
and then touch
manager widget. For more information, refer to
“Widgets” on page 29.
2. Touch
3. Touch
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Active applications
on your device. Touch
End all
to end all running applications.
Downloaded
Google Play. Touch
from your device.
Active applications, Downloaded
, and
Help
.
Active applications
End
to view applications installed from
Uninstall
on the Active apps
to view applications running
to end an application or
to remove an application
,
4. Tou ch
5. Tou ch
6. Tou ch
For more information, refer to “Apps Screen” on page 32.
RAM manager
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
to clear inactive and background processes.
memory
Storage
external (SD card) storage memory statistics.
Help
to display the amount of Random
Clear
to view internal (Device memory) and
to view useful tips for extending battery life.
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC
memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 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.
Removing a Memory Card
Important!
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the device.
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Storage
.
SD card
2. Under
touch
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 92.
, touch Unmount SD card
OK
.
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Settings
and then
Galaxy Tab Accessories
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
1. Go to
2. Use your model number to find compatible
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http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-
accessories
Galaxy Tab accessories display.
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 130.
For other settings related to securing your device, see
“Location Services” on page 129.
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
2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
Power/Lock Key
The Lock screen displays.
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 130.
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 8 to 10 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
•
Wi-Fi, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor
•
Full HTML Web Browser
•
Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless technology. For more information, refer to
“Bluetooth”
•
Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)
•
3 megapixel camera and camcorder, plus 1.3 megapixel
forward-facing camera for video chat
•
Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, YouTube,
Google Maps, and Voice Search)
•
Photo gallery that supports GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, and
WEBP formats
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on page 118.
•
Messaging Features:
–
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, MP43
–
Format: AVI, MP4, 3GP, MKV, WMV, ASF, FLV
•
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up
premium content
•
Music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA, Vorbis,
FLAC, AC-3, AMR-NB/WB, WAV
•
Support for microSD and microSDHC memory cards
•
Preloaded applications such as AllShare Play, Google Play Books,
Google Play
information, refer to
page 33.
Store, Music Hub, and Polaris Office. For more
“More Application Information”
to HD 720p
, including
on
Warning!
1
7
4
1
3
5
6
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.
Light Sensor
1.
automatically when taking photos with the front-facing
Camera.
2.
Front-facing Camera Lens
recording videos.
Display Screen
3.
rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this
feature on and off. For more information, refer to
“System” on page 144.
4.
Back
Home
5.
hold to display recent apps that have been accessed.
6.
Menu
: Used to control screen brightness
: Used when taking photos or
: The orientation of the display screen
: Return to the previous screen or option.
: Display the central Home screen. Touch and
: Display a list of options.
7.
External Speakers
: Used in music or video playback,
notification tones, and for other sounds.
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Back View
1.
3.5mm Headset Jack
Camera Lens
2.
videos.
Memory Card Slot
3.
files.
4.
Charger/Accessory Port
charging or to sync music and files.
Infrared Blaster
5.
controlling external devices. For more information,
refer to “Smart Remote” on page 113.
6.
Volume Key
Master Volume. During music playback, press
volume.
Power/Lock Key
7.
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for
unlocking.
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: Plug in for headphones.
: Used when taking photos or recording
: Install a memory card for storage of
: Plug in a USB cable for
: Emits infrared signals used for
: From a Home screen, press to adjust
: Press and hold to turn the device on or
to adjust
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.
System Bar
1.
screen where you can find navigation buttons and
icons that show notifications, battery power, and
connection details.
2.
Status Icons
the Time / Status Icons area to display the Status
Details panel. For more information, refer to “Status
Bar” on page 28.
3.
Time
“Date and Time” on page 143.
Apps
4.
Primary Shortcuts
5.
These shortcuts are found on all Home screens by
default. For more information, refer to “Primary
Shortcuts” on page 29.
: The area along the bottom of the Home
: Indicate the status of your tablet. Touch
: The current time. For more information, refer to
: Display the Apps screen.
: Shortcuts to common features.
2
9
8
7
6
5
Current screen
6.
1
: Indicates which Home screen is being
displayed. For more information, refer to “Extended
Home Screen” on page 21.
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3
4
Home screen
7.
Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize
your device to your needs.
8.
Google Search
For more information, refer to “Google Search” on
page 54.
9.
Widgets
Some widgets are found on the Home screen by
default. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on
page 29.
: The starting point for using your device.
: Search the web by typing or speaking.
: Applications that run on the Home screen.
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel plus additional
panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more
space for adding shortcuts and widgets. For more
information, refer to “Adding and Removing Home Screen
Panels” on page 22.
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
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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. Tou ch
4. Under
Set wallpaper
wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers”
on page 32.
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 change the Home screen
touch:
to add app or widget shortcuts on the
“Folders”
on page 31.
Display Settings
You can customize display screen settings to your
preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on
page 124.
.
Home screen
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
.
From a Home screen, pinch the screen from the left
and right side to the center to display the editing
screen.
Tip: Tip:
Touch and hold on the screen until the
pop-up displays. Under
Add to Home screen
Home screen
, touch
Page
add a Home screen.
1
2
to
Use these controls to configure panels:
Default Home Page
1.
: Touch the Home icon on a panel to
set it as the default home screen.
Add
: Touch to add a new panel, up to a total of seven.
2.
This option is available when less than seven panels
have been added.
3.
Remove
: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash Can to
remove the panel from the Home screen.
To rearrange the order of panels:
Touch and drag a panel to a new location.
To return to the Home screen:
Tou ch Back
.
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3
Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Buttons
Back
Touch Back
step.
Home
Touch
Touch and hold to open a list of thumbnail images of apps
you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.
Touch to display the Task Manager.
To launch Google Search, touch .
Touch to clear all thumbnail images.
Context-Sensitive Menus
Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or
screens. To access context-sensitive menus:
• Touch
• Touch an option in the list.
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to return to the previous screen, option, or
Home
to display the center Home screen.
Menu
to display a list of options.
Screen Capture
Touch and hold the
to capture and save an image of the current screen.
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
➔
2. Tou ch
3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.
storage
Power/Lock Key
.
➔
sdcard0
➔
Apps
Pictures
and
➔
Home
Screenshots
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.
.
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.
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.
Notifications
When you receive a notification, the Notification icon displays
in the System Bar, to the left of the Time. Notifications
indicate the arrival of Gmail, Email, alarms, and more.
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 screen displays. If you have any
current notifications, their summaries are listed below
the Notifications title.
2. Touch a notification summary to respond to it.
3. Tou ch
the Status Details screen.
Home,
Back
, or swipe up to close
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