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User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

    

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab 2

Page 1: ...A N D R O I D T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...rship in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Open Source Software Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License and other open source licenses To obtain the sourc...

Page 3: ...in third party security related solutions for MDM and VPN The testing includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device During the testing the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers ...

Page 4: ... selected by the software provider solution provider or user Choice of an e mail master data management and virtual private network solution is at the sole discretion of the software provider solution provider or user and any associated effect on information technology security protection is solely the responsibility of the software provider solution provider or user For complete statement of limi...

Page 5: ...id the Android logo Google Play Gmail Google Mail Google Maps Google Music Google Talk Picasa YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc Peel and the Peel logo are marks owned by Peel Technologies Inc and may be registered Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance Inc Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype Inc 2010 Swype Inc All rights reserved DivX Div...

Page 6: ... purchased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu tap Apps Settings About device Legal information License settings DivX VOD Register Go to vod divx com for more information on how to complete your registration ...

Page 7: ...onfirming the Default Image and Video Storage Location 16 Creating a Samsung Account 17 Task Manager 18 Galaxy Tab Accessories 19 Securing Your Device 20 Troubleshooting 20 Google Now 21 Section 2 Understanding Your Device 22 Features 22 Front View 23 Side Views 24 Back View 25 Home Screen 26 Navigating Your Device 30 Notifications 32 Status Details 32 Quick Settings 33 Status Bar 35 Primary Short...

Page 8: ...sages 70 Deleting Messages 72 Message Search 72 Messaging Settings 73 Text Templates 76 Gmail 76 Email 81 Google Talk 91 Messenger 94 Google 95 Section 6 Multimedia 96 Confirming the Default Image and Video Storage Location 96 Camera 97 Camcorder 106 Video Player 110 Gallery 114 Photo Editor 119 Media Hub 120 Play Movies TV 122 Play Music 123 Music Player 131 T Mobile TV 137 Section 7 Web 139 Inte...

Page 9: ... Calendar 167 Camera 171 Contacts 171 Downloads 171 Email 171 Gallery 171 Gmail 172 Google 172 Google 172 Group Play 172 Internet 173 Local 173 Lookout Security 174 Maps 175 Media Hub 178 Memo 179 Messaging 180 Messenger 180 Mobile HotSpot 180 MobileLife 181 Music Player 181 My Files 181 Navigation 183 Photo Editor 184 Play Books 185 Play Magazines 187 Play Movies TV 187 Play Music 187 Play Store ...

Page 10: ... 213 Storage 215 Power Saving Mode 218 Battery 218 Application Manager 219 Location Services 222 Lock Screen 223 Security 229 Language and Input 232 Back up and Reset 238 Add Account 240 Accessory 241 Date and Time 242 Accessibility 242 Developer Options 244 About Device 247 Software Update 248 Section 11 Health and Safety Information 249 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 249 Specific Absorpt...

Page 11: ... GPS 260 Care and Maintenance 261 Responsible Listening 262 Operating Environment 264 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile Device 266 FCC Notice and Cautions 266 Other Important Safety Information 267 Section 12 Warranty Information 269 Standard Limited Warranty 269 End User License Agreement for Software 274 Index 282 ...

Page 12: ...ry 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 ...

Page 13: ...en 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 This device uses a different type of SIM card called a micro SIM Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this slot Important Turn the device off before installing or removing the SIM card To turn ...

Page 14: ...ling 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 2 Carefully slide the SIM Card out of the slot 3 Place the cover back over the open slot Incorrect Correct ...

Page 15: ... to 64GB Note This device supports up to a 32GB microSDHC memory card Installing the microSD Memory Card 1 Locate the microSD card slot on the side of the device and remove the cover 2 Orient the card with the gold strips facing down 3 Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure that it catches with the push click insertion 1 4 Replace the slot cover For more information on how to use the SD...

Page 16: ...ed 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 Ab...

Page 17: ...the device s Charger Accessory Port 3 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 Correct Incorrect Charging Head USB Cable Outlet Connector Correct Incorrect Charger Accessory Port ...

Page 18: ...he light sensor which can cause it not to detect light levels properly 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 222 Turning Your Device Off 1 Press and hold the Power ...

Page 19: ...es or functions have been consuming your battery resources Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications Use the Task Manager feature to end shutdown background applications that are still running These minimized applications can over time cause your device to slow down Turn off any streaming services after use see Running Services Animated wallpapers use processing power memor...

Page 20: ... disclaimer and then tap Next This will help to identify this as your device 8 Tap Finish to complete the setup process 9 Read the on screen System Manager Application information Note This software collects only diagnostic data from your device so that T Mobile technicians can better troubleshoot issues with your device 10 Select either More Info to read additional information or Close to close t...

Page 21: ...irst time you are starting the device tap Apps Gmail Note If you already have a Google account you only need to sign in To create a new Google Account from the Web 1 From a computer launch a Web browser and navigate to www google com 2 On the main page click Sign in Create an account for free 3 Follow the on screen prompts to create your free account 4 Look for an email from Google in the email bo...

Page 22: ...to store new pictures and videos to the Memory card it is a very good idea to confirm this location before using your device Important Too many users can overlook this storage destination until something goes wrong It is recommended that you verify this location or change it before initiating the use of the camera or camcorder features 1 From the Home screen tap Camera 2 From the viewfinder screen...

Page 23: ... Samsung account 3 If you have previously created a Samsung account tap Sign in or If this is your first time tap Create new account 4 Tap Terms and conditions and Privacy policy to read the legal disclaimers and related information 5 If you agree to the terms place a green check mark in the I accept all the terms above field and tap Agree 6 Enter your the required information and tap Sign up Note...

Page 24: ...fe 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 Active applications and includes a RAM manager It also has a link to the Task Manager application To access the Task manager pop up 1 From a Home screen tap Mini App Tray Task manager 2 Tap the Active applications tab to view...

Page 25: ...to view applications running on your device Tap End to end an application or End all to end all running applications 3 Tap Downloaded to view applications installed from Google Play Tap Uninstall to remove an application from your device 4 Tap RAM manager to display the amount of Random Access Memory RAM currently in use Tap Clear memory to clear inactive and background processes 5 Tap Storage to ...

Page 26: ...is 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 is then displayed 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 Face unlock Pattern PIN or P...

Page 27: ...ation to generate these cards automatically To initially set up Google Now 1 Touch and hold Home and then tap Google or From the Home screen tap Apps Google 2 Follow the on screen instructions to review the available information 3 When prompted agree to launch the application Some initial on screen cards are shown A default is the Weather card that provides updated weather information in your area...

Page 28: ...ccess Plus HSPA delivering data speeds faster than the current 3G network technology 3 Megapixel Camera Camcorder 0 3 Megapixel VGA forward facing Camera for Video Chat Full integration of Google applications GmailTM YouTubeTM Google MapsTM and Voice Search Messaging Features Gmail Email corporate and personal Google TalkTM Instant Messaging and Video Chat SMS and MMS messaging Photo Gallery that ...

Page 29: ...ries on page 19 Front View The following items can be found on the front and sides of your device as illustrated 1 External Speakers Used in music or video playback notification tones and for other sounds 2 Display Screen The orientation of the display screen rotates with the tablet as you turn it You can turn this feature on and off For more information refer to Quick Settings on page 33 3 Light ...

Page 30: ...Infrared Blaster used to emit infrared signals used for controlling external devices For more information refer to Smart Remote on page 193 Important When you hold the device in landscape mode your hand may cover the light sensor which can cause it not to detect light levels properly 4 1 1 2 3 4 6 1 4 2 8 7 3 5 ...

Page 31: ... Power Lock Key Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking Press and hold to reveal the Device options list 7 Charger Accessory Port Plug in a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files 8 Microphone Used to pick up your voice or audio during recording Back View 1 Camera Lens Used when taking photos or recording videos 1 ...

Page 32: ...ustomize your device to your needs 3 Current screen Indicates which Home screen is being displayed For more information refer to Extended Home Screen on page 28 4 App Shortcuts Shortcuts to common applications For more information refer to App Shortcuts on page 41 5 Widgets Applications that run on the Home screen Some widgets are found on the Home screen by default For more information refer to W...

Page 33: ...rmation refer to Primary Shortcuts on page 38 12 Mini App Tray 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 Tray on page 43 13 System Bar The area along the bottom of the Home screen where you can find navigation buttons and icons that show notifications battery power and connection details 14 Notification Icons...

Page 34: ...ld on the screen until the Home screen pop up displays 3 From the Add to Home Screen area select Apps and widgets to add app or widget shortcuts on the Home screen Folder to add a folder on a Home screen Page to add or remove a Home screen For more information refer to Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels on page 28 or Set a new wallpaper For more information refer to Wallpapers on page 42 Displ...

Page 35: ...e screen 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 The new Home screen then indicates this Home page icon in the upper right You are then notified there is a new Default Home page Remove Touch and drag a panel to the Trash Can to remove the panel from the Home screen Add Tap to add a new pa...

Page 36: ... Task manager to display the Task Manager Screen Capture Touch and hold Screen Capture to capture an image of the current screen and edit the image then tap Save to save the image or Tap Screen Capture to capture and add an image of the current screen to the clipboard Note A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the clipboard Note The Quick Launch key can be modified to launch other app...

Page 37: ...to select or launch them For example Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text Tap a menu item to select it Tap 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 verti...

Page 38: ...lication and view the message Most apps that send notifications such as Gmail and Google Talk have individual settings that can be configured See the settings for individual applications in the applicable section of this user manual Status Details This area of the Status Bar displays the current date and time battery status Network connectivity and Wi Fi connectivity status information To open the...

Page 39: ...tooth functionality For more information refer to Bluetooth on page 153 GPS Tap to enable or disable the device s GPS functions For more information refer to Location Services on page 222 Sound Mute Tap to enable disable or change sound modes Screen rotation When On the screen rotates automatically from landscape to portrait and vice versa When Off the screen is fixed in landscape mode Power savin...

Page 40: ...tside the Quick Settings screen Quick Settings also displays icons under the Notifications heading to alert you to activity on the tablet such as new messages application downloads software updates and more The following table lists those some of those icons Download Successful A recent application download or update completed successfully Google Talk Invitation Someone has invited you to chat usi...

Page 41: ...nnection Indicator The device is connected to a computer using a USB cable but it is not charging The battery is only charged while connected to a computer if the device is turned off When the device is off press the Power Lock key to see the battery charging indicator Battery Fully Charged When the battery is fully charged this indicator is displayed USB Connected Device is connected to a compute...

Page 42: ...ic on page 135 3G Active Displays when connected to the 3G network 3G Communicating Displays when your device is communicating with the 3G network 4G Active Displays when connected to the HSPA network 4G Communicating Displays when your device is communicating with the HSPA network Wi Fi In Range Wi Fi is active and there is an available open wireless network Wi Fi Active Wi Fi is connected active...

Page 43: ...S Active Displays when GPS is active Alarm Set Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time For more information refer to Alarm on page 163 Event This is a notification for one or more events For more information refer to Creating an Event or Task on page 169 Screenshot Captured A screenshot has been captured For more information refer to Screen Capture on page 30 Displays when a new...

Page 44: ... on the Home screens to the left and right of the center Home screen Widgets are self contained applications that you can place on the Home screens to access your favorite features Adding Widgets to a Home screen 1 Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to place the Widget 2 From the Home screen tap Apps 3 Select the Widgets tab Note Swipe across the screen horizontally to view all Widgets ...

Page 45: ... with only today s events For more information refer to Calendar on page 167 Calendar month 6x4 Displays a mini calendar with only the current month s events For more information refer to Calendar on page 167 Clock digital 4x2 Displays the digital time the day and the date Clock modern 3x2 Displays a modern analog clock Contact 1x1 Displays a shortcut to one of your contact entries For more inform...

Page 46: ...obileLife 4x2 Provides access to various MobileLife applications such as Calendar and Shopping List Mono audio 2x1 Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud Music Player 4x2 The Music Player allows you to play music files that you have stored on your device and memory card You can also create playlists For more information refer to Music Player on page 131 Music playlist 1x1 Choose...

Page 47: ...age Traffic 1x1 Enter a name for the widget and a destination and then tap Save Tap the widget to use the Traffic component of the Maps application For more information refer to Maps on page 175 Video Player 4x3 Play and manage videos stored on your tablet For more information refer to Video Player on page 110 Weather 4x3 Display the forecast from AccuWeather Touch the widget to choose locations Y...

Page 48: ... Lock screens Choose from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera 1 From a Home screen touch and hold on the screen The Home screen options pop up displays 2 Tap Set wallpaper for and then select Home screen Lock screen or Home and lock screens The Select wallpaper from pop up displays the following options Gallery Access the Gallery to select a ph...

Page 49: ...rm Calculator Calendar Email Music player Pen memo Task manager and World clock In some cases these shortcuts are actually links to the part of the app you need most and they contain a link to the actual app where you can use other functions 1 From any screen tap Mini App Tray at the bottom center of the screen The Mini App Tray icons display 2 Tap Edit at the bottom right side of the tray to cust...

Page 50: ...p Tray You can choose applications to display on the Mini App Tray and arrange them in any order 1 From any screen tap Mini App Tray at the bottom center of the screen 2 Tap Edit at the right side of the tray 3 Touch and drag apps in and out of the tray or to another position in the tray 4 Tap Done to save your changes Apps Screen The Apps screen holds all applications installed on your wireless d...

Page 51: ... to applications on the Home screen for quick access to the application For more information refer to App Shortcuts on page 41 To view your downloaded applications 1 From a Home screen tap Apps 2 Tap Menu Downloaded applications 3 Tap an icon on the Downloaded applications screen to launch the application or Add an App Shortcut to a Home screen by dragging the App icon onto the Home Screen For mor...

Page 52: ...y gliding your finger over the virtual QWERTY keypad lifting your finger between words You can also enable Word prediction which matches your key taps to common words Changing the Input Method When entering text you can select the text input method 1 Touch and hold bottom right of screen Set up input methods in the Status bar The Set up input methods pop up displays 2 Select an input method to act...

Page 53: ...ung keyboard is to use the on screen keys you have other options Note To access additional settings touch and hold the Input Methods button then tap Settings to select it from the available options 1 From within an active message tap the text input field to reveal the on screen keyboard 2 Tap Input Methods to use the default Voice typing input method to convert your spoken words to on screen text ...

Page 54: ...t tap the text input field to reveal the on screen keyboard 2 Tap to configure the keyboard for ABC mode Once in this mode the text input type shows Tap once to switch from abc to Abc mode Uppercase mode is enabled the Shift key background turns blue Note After typing an initial uppercase character the key changes to and all letters that follow are in lower case ABC SYM All lowercase Displays when...

Page 55: ...of common symbols Using Predictive Text This system allows you to take advantage of next letter prediction and regional error correction which compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards Tap bottom right of screen Set up input methods in the Status bar and tap adjacent to Samsung keyboard The Set up input methods pop up displays or From the on screen keyboard touch and hold t...

Page 56: ...List To add more word options Touch and hold bottom right of screen Set up input methods in the Status bar and tap adjacent to Samsung keyboard The Set up input methods pop up displays or From the on screen keyboard touch and hold to select Settings The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays 8 Tap Predictive text Auto substitution list 9 Tap Add 10 Use the on screen keypad to enter the word 11 ...

Page 57: ...apped 2 Touch and drag the Cursor to a better position if necessary 3 Enter additional text or delete text by repeatedly tapping the Delete key Copying Deleting or Replacing Text To select and copy delete or replace text 1 Touch and hold the text or word you want to select The selected text is highlighted with a tab at each end of the selection 2 Touch and drag either tab to select more or less te...

Page 58: ...te text directly from the clipboard 1 Tap the Clipboard key to display the text saved to the clipboard 2 Tap a text block to paste that text where the Cursor is positioned Closing the Keypad Tap Close Keypad Entering Text Using Swype Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens Instead of tapping each key use your finger to trace over each letter of a word For each word place your finger on t...

Page 59: ...the next letter Contractions Swype recognizes most words that include an apostrophe just swype the letters of the word including the apostrophe Punctuation Touch and hold a key to view a punctuation menu and make a selection Accented characters Just glide through the letters of the word Swype usually recognizes the word and correctly accents the letters Error correction If you make a mistake doubl...

Page 60: ...to switch to the numeric keypad and quickly enter numbers and mathematical operators Tap to switch to the symbols keypad Tap to view additional symbols Editing Keypad The Editing Keypad provides a quick way to move the cursor and highlight text If the application in which you are working supports editing you can cut copy or paste highlighted text To display the Editing keypad 1 In a single motion ...

Page 61: ...eature which lets you enter text by speaking The Samsung keypad recognizes your speech and enters text for you 1 Touch and hold bottom right of screen Set up input methods in the Status bar The Set up input methods pop up displays 2 Tap Google voice typing to enable Voice Input For more information refer to Language and Input on page 232 3 At the Listening prompt speak clearly and distinctly into ...

Page 62: ...unts that have been added to the device and provides an Add account button to quickly and easily add new ones Contacts Store contact information for your friends family and colleagues to quickly access information or to send a message To access Contacts From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts Note If you have not already set up a Google account you will be prompted to set one up before you create any...

Page 63: ...ontacts only store the Name and Phone number for an entry Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync also known as Work or Outlook contacts are those contacts that are intended to be shared with either an Exchange Server or from within Microsoft Outlook Samsung account contacts are shared with your existing Samsung account Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account and can also be imported to...

Page 64: ...x Note The label entries below can change and are dependant on the selected destination type ex the Other and Custom might not appear with an Exchange ActiveSync account destination type Phone Enter a telephone number then tap the Label tab tochoosealabelfromMobile Work Home Main WorkFax Home Fax Pager Other Custom to create a custom label or Callback Email Enter an email address then tap the Labe...

Page 65: ...ea to view its information 3 Tap Edit 4 Continue entering contact information For more information refer to Creating Contacts on page 56 5 When you finish entering information tap Save Deleting Contacts To delete a contact 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap a contact in the Contacts list left screen area to view its information and then select Delete At the prompt tap OK Managing Photo I...

Page 66: ...K to continue or Cancel to exit Merge with Google Merges the current contact with your Google account contacts Send email Sends an email to the selected contact Send message Sends a text message to the selected contact History Displays information about the selected contact Joincontact Joina contact toone or moreothercontacts For more information refer to Joining Contacts on page 62 Mark as defaul...

Page 67: ...s one at a time The recipient must accept each namecardasitisreceived Thismethodoftransmissionensures all contacts are received 4 From the Groups list select a group and then tap Menu to display these Group specific options Search Search the group for a contact Deletegroups TaponeormoreContactentriesandselectand select Delete Edit Change the Group name or tap Add member to add or delete group memb...

Page 68: ...ntacts make to their information in the respective accounts is automatically updated the next time you synchronize with the account Joining Contacts 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap a contact in the Contacts list to view its information 3 Tap Menu Join contact 4 Select the contact you want to join The joined contact s information is displayed with the original contact s information 5 R...

Page 69: ...omposing and Sending Gmail on page 78 Messaging For more information refer to Creating and Sending Messages on page 67 Wi Fi Direct To send Contacts entries directly to an external device through a Wi Fi connection 4 Follow the prompts to send the contact information Importing and Exporting Contacts To back up and restore your contacts information you can export your contacts list to a storage dev...

Page 70: ...y only the contacts in that group For more information refer to Contacts Display Options on page 59 Renaming a Group To rename a group that you created 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Groups and then select the group you want to rename 3 Tap Menu Edit 4 Tap Group name field and use the keyboard to enter a new Group name 5 Tap Save to save the new group name Deleting Groups To delete a...

Page 71: ...oup member The contacts that can be added display 4 Tap Select all or the name of each contact to add 5 Tap Done to add the contacts to the group Removing Group Members To remove contacts from a group 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Groups and then select the group from which you want to remove members 3 Tap Menu Remove member 4 Tap Select all or the name of each contact to remove 5 T...

Page 72: ... screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Groups above the Contacts List and then select Starred in Android or Tap Favorites above the Contacts List Only your starred contacts display Removing Favorites To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Favorites above the Contacts List 3 Tap Menu Remove from favorites 4 Tap Select all or the name of each co...

Page 73: ...upported Creating and Sending Messages The Short Message Service SMS lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile devices or email addresses To use this feature you may need to subscribe to your service provider s message service The Multimedia Messaging Service MMS lets you send and receive multimedia messages such as picture video and audio messages to and from other mobile d...

Page 74: ... 5 Tap the Enter message field and use the on screen keypad to enter a message 6 Review your message and tap Send If you have more than one recipient the same text message is sent to all recipients in the Enter Recipients field Note If you exit a message before you send it it will be automatically saved as a draft Message Options Options before composing a message 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Mes...

Page 75: ...g Settings on page 73 Adding attachments to a message To add an attachment to your current message tap Attach and select one of the following options Images allows you to tap an existing image from your Pictures list to add it to your message Take picture allows you to temporarily exit the message take a photo with device s camera and then add it to your message by tapping Save Video allows you to...

Page 76: ...e number of any of your contacts to your message Text templates allows you to add pre defined phrases and sentences For more information refer to Text Templates on page 76 The information is added to your message Viewing Newly Received Messages When you receive a message your device notifies you by displaying within the Notification area at the bottom right of your Home screen To read a message 1 ...

Page 77: ...From the main Messaging screen touch and hold a listed message to display the following options View contact displays the Contact s Overview page Addto contact begins the process of adding the new number to your Contacts list Delete thread deletes the currently selected message thread To access additional Bubble options Touch and hold the message bubble within an active message conversation to dis...

Page 78: ... you want to delete A checkmark displays beside each selected message 4 Tap Delete 5 At the prompt tap OK to delete or Cancel to end the process Deleting a single message bubble 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Messaging 2 Open a message to reveal the message string 3 Touch and hold a message bubble then select Delete message 4 At the prompt tap OK to delete or Cancel to exit Message Search You can s...

Page 79: ...edia messages are allowed in one conversation Text message SMS settings Delivery reports when this option is activated the network informs you whether or not your message was delivered Manage SIM card messages allows you to manage the messages stored on the SIM card Message center allows you to enter the number of your message center where your messages reside while thesystem is attempting to deli...

Page 80: ...or Never Notification settings Notifications allows you to see message notifications on your status bar Select ringtone allows you to set the ringtone for your message notifications Messagealertrepetition allowsyoutosettheintervalfornew message alerts Choose from Once Every 2 minutes or Every 10 minutes Preview message when enabled allows you to view a brief preview of new message text on the Stat...

Page 81: ... messages Alert messages are provided by the US Department of Homeland Security and will alert customers of imminent threats to their safety within their area There is no charge for receiving an Emergency Alert message There are three types of Emergency Alerts Alerts issued by the President Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life AMBER Alerts missing child alert Customers may choose no...

Page 82: ...From the Messaging list tap Menu Text templates 3 Tap Create text template 4 Enter a new text string and tap Save Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail Google s web based email Tip To set up your Google account on your device use the Accounts settings From a Home screen tap Apps Gmail Setting Up Your Gmail Account If you did not set up a Google account during the initial configuration the first ...

Page 83: ...servers 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Gmail 2 Tap Refresh in the Application Bar Managing Your Gmail Account Use menu options to manage your Gmail account 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Gmail 2 Tap Menu for these options Manage labels Determine settings for each label Settings Configure settings For more information refer to Gmail Account Settings on page 79 Help Learn about using Gmail Send feedba...

Page 84: ...icates important Mute New messages added to muted conversations bypass your inbox so that the conversation stays archived in the All Mail folder Report spam Report the conversations as spam which are emails that violate the Gmail Program Policies and or Terms of Use Composing and Sending Gmail 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Gmail 2 Tap Compose 3 Tap the To field to enter recipients As you enter nam...

Page 85: ...eral settings Confirm before deleting Have your device prompt you to confirm Delete actions Confirm before archiving Have your device prompt you to confirm archiving actions Confirm before sending Have your device prompt you to confirm Send actions Swiping conversation list Assigns an effect when swiping through an on scsreen conversation Choose from Has no effect Archives or deletes or Always del...

Page 86: ...nd Choosearingtonefornewemailnotificationsorusethe default ringtone and then tap OK Notifyonce Whenenabled anotificationappearsintheStatus Bar for new email not for every new message Signature Create a text signature to add to outgoing messages Gmail sync is ON OFF Indicates whether you have Gmail synchronizationturnedonforthisaccountintheAccountsand sync settings Tap to open those settings Days o...

Page 87: ...MAP Internet Message Access Protocol This protocol is frequently used in large networks and commercial settings IMAP4 is the current standard POP3 Post Office Protocol This protocol is supported by most ISPs Internet service providers and common among consumer applications POP3 is the current standard Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync This protocol is frequently used with a large corporate email serve...

Page 88: ... month of email on the tablet Emailcheckfrequency Sethowoftentocheckfornewemail Options are Never Every 5 10 15 or 30 minutes Every hour Every 4 hours or Once a day Emails retrieval size Set the maximum email retrieval size Options are Headers only 0 5 1 2 5 10 20 50 or 100 KB or All Period to sync Calendar Set how much of the calendar for this account to sync with your tablet Options are 2 weeks ...

Page 89: ...ppropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email When complete your email appears in the Inbox for the account Note To configure email account settings at any time use Menu Settings Tap the account to display Account settings Adding Additional Email Accounts To add additional email accounts 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Email 2 Tap Menu Settings Add account 3 Enter the Email add...

Page 90: ...nread Mark the conversations as read or unread Once a conversation is marked as read it has a gray background Move to Relocate the conversations to another folder in the current email account or in a folder within another email account Delete Delete the conversations or From the main email screen tap Menu for these options Sort by Choose a method for listing your email conversations View mode Choo...

Page 91: ...on copy additional recipients Use the Bcc field to blind copy additional recipients Tap Me to add yourself as a recipient 4 Tap the Subject field to enter a subject 5 Tap the body of the email to enter the text of your email 6 While composing a message the following options may be displayed Priority Set the email priority Options are High Normal or Low Tracking options Tap Read receipt or Delivery...

Page 92: ...Message preview line Choose a message preview line amount Options are None or 1 2 or 3 lines Email title Set whether the Subject or Sender of the email is shown as the header Confirmdeletions Taptheboxtoenableordisablethisoption A check mark indicates that deletions must be confirmed Quick responses Edit text that you frequently use in emails Insert quick response Insert text that you frequently u...

Page 93: ...owing signature is added to emails Signature Move the slider to enable or disable this option Once enabled tap the field and enter a signature to add to email from this account Default account When enabled email from your device is automatically sent from this account Always Cc Bcc myself Lets you manage whether your email address is included in the Cc or Bcc lines Forward with files Tap the check...

Page 94: ...et checks the email service for new email Out of office settings Lets you set how email is handled for a defined period of time while you are unable to check your email Size to retrieve emails Set the maximum email retrieval size which ranges from 0 5 KB to 100 KB or allow All email to be retrieved Period to sync Calendar When enabled events from your account are synchronized with your device s Ca...

Page 95: ...or incoming server settings are different depending on the kind of email service for the account POP3 IMAP or Exchange ActiveSync Domain user name If your Exchange ActiveSync server requires that you specify a domain enter it before the backslash Otherwise just enter your username the part before emailprovider com in your email address after the backslash The backslash is optional when only enteri...

Page 96: ...t all certificates option for your security type to accept a server certificate from your SMTP server that is self signed out of date or in some other way not accepted by the Email application Port Set the Security type first to enter the typical server port number in this field automatically Or enter a different port number if your email service provider requires it Require sign in Check this opt...

Page 97: ...information refer to Setting Up Your Gmail Account on page 76 Note If you have already set up your Google account you are automatically logged in Just tap the account Once sign in is complete the Talk main screen displays Invite a Friend to Chat You can invite anyone with a Google Account to become your friend in Google Talk so you can chat with each other and view each other s online status 1 Tap...

Page 98: ...ages or the current message for a word Use the on screen keyboard to enter a search term 2 Tap to invite another friend to chat to invite a friend to video chat or to invite a friend to voice chat 3 Select a Friend s entry to display the Chat entries for that Friend 4 Tap Menu to display the following options which are available while viewing your Friends list and some that are only available whil...

Page 99: ... Talk Settings Use Google Talk Settings to configure your Talk account If you have more than one account each maintains its own Talk settings 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Talk 2 Tap Menu Settings then select an account for options GENERAL Mobile indicator Check and your friends see an outline of an android next to your name in their Friends list when you are signed into Google Talk on a tablet or...

Page 100: ...OK to unblock the friend Clear search history Erases your search history No previous searches are shown until you search for new words Manage account Opens the Accounts and sync settings ABOUT Terms privacy Displays the Google Talk terms of use and privacy policies Messenger With Google Messenger you can bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation putting everyone on the same...

Page 101: ...a place Make plans on the go with group messaging View posts from people around you To get started 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Google The Google home screen displays 2 Select the account you want to use to sign in to Google or Tap Add account to create another account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to use Google Visit www google com mobile for more information 4 Tap Menu Help and then touch...

Page 102: ...eeded to take pictures or shoot video since there is already built in storage Confirming the Default Image and Video Storage Location Although the device is configured to store new pictures and videos to the Memory card it is a very good idea to confirm this location before using your device Important Too many users can overlook this storage destination until something goes wrong It is recommended...

Page 103: ...onditions shadows may appear on the photo 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Camera 2 Using the display as a viewfinder compose your photo by aiming the lens at the subject To configure settings see Camera Settings on page 100 3 If desired before taking the photo use the left area of the screen to access various camera options and settings 4 To take the photo tap Camera key until the shutter sounds The...

Page 104: ...ing images with you via an active Wi Fi Direct Share shot session Shareshot Shootingmode lists the current shooting modes available from with the Share Shot mode Shootingmode Chooseanautomaticshootingmode from Single shot Take a single photo Panorama Tap the Camera button to take a photo then use the on screen guideline to move the viewfinder and take the next 7 shots automatically Share shot uses...

Page 105: ...clude No effect Black and white Sepia or Negative Settings Continued Scene mode Choose an automatic scene mode from None Landscape Night Sports Party Indoor Beach Snow Sunset Dawn Fall Color Firework Candlelight or Backlight Exposure value Set the brightness of the photo Timer Set a timer for how long to wait before taking a photo Options are Off 2 sec 5 sec and 10 sec Resolution Set a size for th...

Page 106: ...ter sound Activates deactivates the sound associated with the shutter activation Storage Sets the default storage location as either Device or Memory card Reset Sets all the camera settings back their factory default values Camera Camcorder Mode allows you to take a photo in various modes Once you change the mode the corresponding indicator appears at the top left of the display Slide the button u...

Page 107: ... the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen Tap a thumbnail to view the photo it represents 5 Tap Share via to use Group Play Picasa Google Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct Messaging Gmail or Email to share the photo For more information refer to AllShare Play on page 165 6 Tap Slideshow to display a slide show of the available pictures and videos 7 To delete the photo being displayed tap Delete OK to delet...

Page 108: ...ou to share the current image with detected person in the photo The subject tag can be added or deleted Print Print the current photo to a compatible Samsung printer Rename Changes the filename associated to the current image Details Displays the file information such as Title Time etc Note Photos are stored in the Root DCIM Camera folder as jpg files For more information refer to My Files on page...

Page 109: ... area 6 Tap Done to assign the wallpaper image or Tap Cancel to stop without updating the wallpaper image Enabling Share Shot Share shot is a Wi Fi Direct group sharing feature where multiple users can Wi Fi connect their devices and then all share each others pictures in real time This is really useful in group events ex family gathering or company party where you don t want to have to email ever...

Page 110: ... 5 Each partner including yourself must then tap Accept to consent to the new Wi Fi Direct pairing To enable Share shot on Camera 1 From the Home screen tap Camera Shooting Mode Share shot 2 If you are prompted to activate your Wi Fi Direct connection tap OK and follow the activation procedures for Wi Fi Direct To configure your Share Shot options 1 Confirm the Share Shot viewfinder is active see ...

Page 111: ...en Screen Sharing an Image via Group Play Important Verify all of your recipients are connected to the same Wi Fi 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Gallery 2 Tap Share via Group Play 3 Enter a security PIN and tap Done This process makes sure only desired recipients can view your shared image 4 Re enter you PIN and tap Done 5 Recipients must launch AllShare Play on their devices Your device then waits...

Page 112: ...ding Videos 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Camera 2 Slide the Mode button to the Camcorder setting 3 Using the display as a viewfinder compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject For more information refer to Camcorder Settings on page 107 4 To start recording tap Record During recording the Record button flashes 5 Tap Stop recording to stop recording 6 Tap Stop recording to stop recording ...

Page 113: ...se the camcorder options to configure the camcorder for best results Camcorder options are represented by icons on the left side of the screen While in Camcorder mode tap the following icons to set camcorder options Selfshot Taptoswitchtothefront facingcameralens and record a video of yourself Recording mode allows you to set the recording mode to Normal which is limited only by available space on...

Page 114: ...gative Exposure value Use the slider to set the exposure value from 2 0 to 2 0 Timer Set a timer for how long to wait before recording a video Options are Off 2 sec 5 sec and 10 sec Resolution Set a size for the video Options are 1280x720 720x480 640x480 or 320x240 Settings For more information refer to Configuring Camcorder Settings on page 108 Camera CamcorderMode allowsyou to take aphoto in var...

Page 115: ...video is outlined in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen Tap a thumbnail to view the video it represents 4 Tap Share via to use Picasa Google Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct Messaging YouTube Gmail or Email to share the video 5 Tap Slideshow to display a slide show of the available pictures and videos 6 To delete the video being displayed tap Delete OK to delete the video or Cancel to exit Note Vide...

Page 116: ...rward to end the video 11 Tap Back to return to the Camcorder Video Player Your device s large LCD screen provides playback of videos Use Video to view and manage videos stored on your tablet This device is able to playback DivX videos 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Video Player 2 Tap the Thumbnails List or Folders tab 3 Tap Search and use the keyboard to enter a search term The current folder is s...

Page 117: ...as of the video A yellow mark displays on the progress bar 9 During playback tap Menu for options Share via Shares that current video via Google Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct Messaging YouTube or Gmail Chapter preview Displays an on screen picon preview of the various available chapters of the video broken down in increments based on length Trim Allows you to edit the length and content of the current vi...

Page 118: ...ture 4 As playback is initiated locate and tap Picture in Picture from the bottom right of the playback screen Your current video is then sent to foreground of any new page and most application screens The video disappears from the screen once it ends DivX Overview This device is able to playback DivX videos DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content If you try to pl...

Page 119: ... from within the VOD menu select Register a DivX Certified Device 4 You are prompted to log in or create a DivX account if your account information has not already been saved in DivX Player 5 Follow the instructions in DivX Player to enter the registration code from step 2 and create a device nickname ex Pat or Pat s Device 6 Select a location on your computer to download the DivX registration vid...

Page 120: ...d confirm both your computer and your new device appears in the list of registered DivX devices Important There is no special registration or configuration necessary to playback DRM free DivX movies Registration of your device is only required for playback of protected DivX material Gallery Your large LCD screen provides high resolution display of photos and videos Use the Gallery to view capture ...

Page 121: ... chose the group Viewing Photos and Videos 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Gallery 2 Select a category and then a group to view it and then tap a photo or video thumbnail 3 Tap the screen to show or hide Gallery options 4 Tap the screen with two fingers or double tap on the screen to zoom all the way in or out For more information refer to Pinch on page 31 5 Sweep across the screen to display the ne...

Page 122: ...lected Show on map This option displays if a Location exists for the photo A Location is added to the photo if GPS tag is set On in the Camera settings Tap this option to open the Map app and display the Location where the photo was taken For more information refer to Camera Settings on page 100 Caution Be aware that your location may be present on a photo when posting your photos on the internet ...

Page 123: ...ing a Picture As You can use the photos you take as a contact s photo or as wallpaper for the Home or Lock screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Gallery 2 Select a category and then a group to view it and then tap a photo to select it 3 Tap Menu Set as 4 Tap Contact photo and then tap a contact entry or Tap Home and lock screens Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper The Crop picture screen...

Page 124: ...ar to restart the video Tap the right end of the progress bar to end the video playback or Tap Rewind to restart the video or Fast Forward to end the video Sharing Photos and Videos To share photos and videos with your friends 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Gallery 2 Select a category and then a group to display thumbnails 3 Tap Menu Select item 4 Select one or more photos and videos to highlight t...

Page 125: ...election icon and then tap Magnetic Lasso Brush Round or Square to set how to mark an area for cropping rotating and so on Tap to select a single area to add to a selected area or to remove part of a selected area SelectionSize SetthesizeoftheGrabselection area Drag the slider from small to large Inverse Selecttheentirepictureexceptforthe selected area Undo Remove the last change Redo Restore a re...

Page 126: ...ailable at your fingertips entertaining on the go has never been easier You can rent or purchase your favorite content and conveniently watch anywhere Featuring the stunning viewing quality Samsung is known for Samsung Media Hub is your gateway to mobile video like you have never experienced it before Tip A shortcut to Media Hub appears on the main Home screen by default Note Media Hub service req...

Page 127: ... to enter payment details Media Hub Notices Any media item Media Content may be rented or purchased after you create an account in Media Hub Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up to five 5 devices with Media Hub that are also registered to the same account You may choose to remove a device from your account no more than once every 90 days You may remove Media Content fr...

Page 128: ...extend the viewable time beyond the thirty 30 day rental window You cannot play any media content downloaded from Media Hub through any output on your mobile device including All Share Play Movies TV This application allows you to connect to the Play Store download a movie and then watch it instantly Choose from thousands of movies including new releases and HD titles in the Play Store and stream ...

Page 129: ...en displays a carousel view of your new and recent music organized by album 2 If prompted follow the on screen instructions to link your current account to Google Play Music 3 Tap an on screen account to add it or select Add account to use a new account 4 At the free songs screen select either Get free songs or Skip Get free songs are downloaded via either the Internet or Play Store Follow the on ...

Page 130: ...Tab Options There are various options available from the various tabs 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Play Music 2 From the upper left of the application window tap Options to access an available option Recent to display the most recently played songs and albums Albums Play Add to queue Add to playlist More by artist Shop for artist or Search Artists Play Add to queue Add to playlist Shop for artist...

Page 131: ...om within the Play Music application tap Menu The following options display depending on the library view Shuffle all Play all songs in a random order Chooseon devicemusic In addition to playing themusic that you add to your online library you can play music stored on your device s internal storage Then you can listen to music when you have no Internet connection To do this make some of your onlin...

Page 132: ...s While Selecting a Song The following options are available for playing songs albums or playlist finding more information about artists finding more music and deleting songs 1 From within the Play Music application select an album or song 2 Tap the label area Options under an item The following options display depending on the item view Play Plays the selected song album or playlist Add to queue ...

Page 133: ...tops only if you stop it even when you switch applications Note If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the Music application the Now Playing bar displays at the bottom of the screen You can use this to control playback or tap Menu Hide now playing bar Displaying the Now Playing Screen If you navigate away from the Now playing screen to return to the Now playing screen from other Music...

Page 134: ...ng options Equalizer applies selected equalizer features such as FX booster Bass boost and 3D effect Clear queue clears the current queue Save queue stores the current queue Settings Allowsyoutoviewandassignvariousmusicsettings and view different application specific information Help Displays the application s Help information 6 Tap Options Add to playlist to add the song to a playlist 7 The Now p...

Page 135: ...e Play Music application tap an album or song list and play a song 2 Tap Options Add to playlist field at the left of the screen If the Add to new playlist pop up displays tap the NAME field to enter a name for the playlist 3 Select the existing playlist The playlist is saved with the song added to it Taptoadvancetothenextsong Touchandhold to scan forward through the current song When Shuffle mode...

Page 136: ...ptions While Selecting a Song on page 126 Shopping for Music at the Play Store To visit the Google PlayTM Store where you can find and buy music 1 From within the Play Music application tap Play Store in the Application Bar The Google Play Store music section displays or Tap Menu Help Music to view information about finding and buying music Making Online Music Available Offline In addition to play...

Page 137: ... making it available offline You can switch to other views of your library to make other kinds of items available offline as well 4 Tap Done in the bar at the bottom of the screen The Music application starts downloading the items to your device Music Player The Music Player plays music and other audio files that you copy from your computer The Music Player is an application that can play music fi...

Page 138: ...ck only Managing Your Music Searching for Music 1 From within the Music Player application tap Search 2 Type the name of an artist album or song Matching songs are displayed in a list below the search box 3 Tap a matching song to play it Select a matching album or artist to view a list of its songs Making a Song a Ringtone 1 From within the Music Player application tap Menu Set as alarm tone 2 Tap...

Page 139: ...playlist The songs appear under the playlist to the right of the songs list 3 Tap Done to save the playlist Removing Songs from Playlists 1 From within the Music Player application tap and select a playlist All songs are displayed to the left of the playlist and the songs in the playlist are displayed on the right under the playlist name 2 Tap to remove a song from the playlist 3 Tap Done to save ...

Page 140: ...tap Menu to display the following options Delete Taptheboxforanysongoralbumyouwanttodeleteor tap the box for Select all to select every song or album A check mark indicates the song or album is to be deleted Tap Delete to delete the selected items Share via Share your music by using Bluetooth Email Gmail Group Play Messaging and Wi Fi Direct Select the songs you want to share and tap Share Setasal...

Page 141: ... song in your library to listen to it or While viewing a list of albums or genres tap the album thumbnail and then tap a song in the list of songs on the album The song you tap starts to play The tracks in the current list play in order until you reach the end of the list unless you choose a repeat option Otherwise playback stops only if you stop it even when you switch applications Accessing the ...

Page 142: ...options Info Tap to view information about the current song List Mode Tap to switch to the list of songs Select Device Use AllShare to stream music to another device For more information refer to AllShare Play on page 165 Shuffle When enabled songs play in random order When disabled songs play in the order they appear in List view Progress Bar Touch and drag the end of the progress bar to scan for...

Page 143: ...s alarm tone Use the current song as an alarm tone Settings Displays Music Player settings For more information refer to Changing Music Settings on page 134 T Mobile TV T Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV and Video on Demand 1 From a Home screen tap Apps T Mobile TV The T Mobile Terms and Conditions page displays Note A data plan is required to use this feature Charges may...

Page 144: ...ble Wi Fi if you currently have an active Wi Fi connection 4 Follow the on screen setup instructions 5 Tap any of the following categories to begin viewing Live TV On Demand My Media More Info Browse or Live Channels ...

Page 145: ...page http ml t mobile com Navigating the Internet 1 To select an item tap an entry 2 To scroll through a website sweep the screen with your finger in an up or down motion 3 Tap to return to the previous page The following options are available for Internet navigation Command Keys Tap Back or to return to the previous page Touch and hold Back to display a list of Most visit pages Tap Forward to go ...

Page 146: ... to select it Tap a hyperlink to follow the link Touch and hold on a hyperlink for these options Open Open the linked page Open in new tab Open a new window to display the linked page Save link Save the linked page to Download history Copy link URL Save the link s URL to the clipboard Select text Copy the link text to the clipboard Touch and hold an image for the additional options Save image Down...

Page 147: ...screen To delete an existing window To delete an open window tap the tab at the top of the screen and then tap Entering a URL Access a website quickly by entering the URL 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Internet 2 Tap the URL field at the top of the screen then enter the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard As you enter characters potential matches display Note Use the Delete key to clear the URL f...

Page 148: ...up Copying and Pasting a Hyperlink or URL 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Internet 2 Browse to a webpage 3 Touch and hold on the link or URL then tap Copy link URL on the pop up menu 4 To paste the copied link or URL navigate to the desired field or to another application then touch and hold in a text field and tap Paste on the pop up menu Using Bookmarks While browsing bookmark a site to quickly ac...

Page 149: ...page Assign the bookmarked link as the home page 4 On the History tab tap Today Yesterday Last month Older or Most visited to use these options Tap a page to reload it Tap the next to a page to bookmark it Tap a gold star next to a page to remove the bookmark Touch and hold on a page for these options Open Open the webpage Open in new tab Launch the webpage in a new window Add bookmark Remove from...

Page 150: ...ave for offline reading Saves the webpage so you can read it later even when offline Downloads View and manage recent downloads Print Print the current screen or page to a Samsung printer Settings Configure web settings Internet Settings Use the browser settings to customize the browser 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Internet 2 While viewing a webpage tap Menu Settings Customize the Browser by usin...

Page 151: ...sswords for sites you visit to make future visits easier Clear passwords Clear all saved user names and passwords Enable notifications Adjusts the notification status for Web activity Choose from Always on On demand or Off Clear notifications Removed Web notification access information Accessibility Force zoom Override the website s request to control zoom Text size Use the Preview field and the f...

Page 152: ... to fit your device s display Block pop ups When enabled blocks pop up windows Text encoding Choose a default character set for webpages Resettodefault Clearallbrowserdataandresetallsettingsto the factory defaults Bandwidth management Preload search results Allows the browser to preload high confidence search results in the background If the device can accuratelyguessyourinprogresssearch itwillpre...

Page 153: ...ings Labs and then tap Quick Controls to enable the function The Application and URL bars are hidden 3 Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the device screen to access quick controls 4 Without lifting your finger move to an option and then lift your finger to initiate the option 5 To cancel display the Quick controls and tap Menu Settings Labs and tap Quick controls to uncheck it ...

Page 154: ...e 802 11 a b g n Wi Fi protocol Configuring Wi Fi Settings For more information about configuring your device s Wi Fi settings see Wi Fi on page 201 Finding Wi Fi Networks You can have your device automatically notify you of available networks For more information refer to Advanced Settings on page 202 Turning Wi Fi On or Off Turn your device s Wi Fi service on or off When you turn Wi Fi service o...

Page 155: ... communicating Displays when Wi Fi is being used as a Mobile HotSpot feature is active and communicating Scanning and Connecting to a Wi Fi Network When you turn on Wi Fi your device searches for available Wi Fi connections then displays them on screen 1 From any screen tap the Time in the Status Bar The Status Details displays 2 Tap Wi Fi to turn Wi Fi On Your device automatically scans for avail...

Page 156: ...uired such as a Password Password If the WAP is secured enter the password or hex key 4 Tap Save to store the new information and connect to the target WAP Note No prompt to enter the WAP key displays if this is the second time to connect to a previously accessed or secured wireless network The WAP key is required when the device is reset using factory default settings Wi Fi Sleep Policy Specify w...

Page 157: ...ap the Wi Fi Direct field to display Available devices 6 Enable Wi Fi Direct similar to Steps 1 and 2 on the device to which you want to connect Note The target device must also have Wi Fi Direct service active and running before it is detected by your device 7 Tap Scan and select the single device name to begin the connection process to another Wi Fi Direct compatible device 8 Once the device you...

Page 158: ...ng on the other device model the prompts and shared folder information may differ WPS Push Button The WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup feature sometimes associated with a physical or on screen button on most WAPs allows you to pair your device and WAP without the need for entering a passcode This process is similar to Wi Fi Direct pairing In this case once the WPS feature is active on your WAP your devic...

Page 159: ...onnection is complete confirm the external router now appears in the Wi Fi list as connected Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short range wireless communications technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet You do not need to line up the devices to send information with Bluetooth If the devices are in range you can exchange information between them even if they are in different r...

Page 160: ...to turn Bluetooth off Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device s Bluetooth service including Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth communication and description Setting your device s visibility or discoverability for other Bluetooth devices Displaying your device s Bluetooth address To access the Bluetooth...

Page 161: ...lay a list of files received from external sources via Bluetooth communication 3 Tap to return to the previous page Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it to exchange information between your device and the target device Tip After pairing your device and the target device recognize each other and exchange information without having to enter a passcode or PIN...

Page 162: ...lecting an option may vary by data type 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device For more information refer to Pairing with a Bluetooth Device on page 155 Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device To receive data from a Bluetooth device 1 Turn Bluetooth on For more information refer to Turning Bluetooth On or Off on page 154 Note To select the length of time that your device will be visible sele...

Page 163: ... The external Bluetooth device must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful A Bluetooth share notification displays in your notifications list USB Tethering This option allows you to share your device s mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your device and a single computer The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this same functionality a...

Page 164: ...move the USB cable from the device Mobile Wi Fi HotSpot This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi Fi hotspot The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA 4G data services although 3G service can also be used Important The Mobile AP service can not be active at the same time as Wi Fi Please close your Wi Fi connection prior to launching the Mobile AP service Note You must h...

Page 165: ... connection is not secured Note Using your Mobile HotSpot drains your device s battery much faster The best way to keep using the device as a HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger To connect to the HotSpot 1 Enable Wi Fi wireless functionality on your target device laptop media device etc 2 Scan for Wi Fi networks from the device and select your device hotspot from the network list TheSSIDnamefory...

Page 166: ...es is a software that enables you to update your device firmware synchronize files and transfer data to and from your device directly by connecting to the PC Note Some features will be supported through the System Updates feature in the future For more information refer to Software Update on page 248 To learn more about Samsung Kies and Samsung applications browse featured applications and downloa...

Page 167: ...ption to Sync digital media files to this device to synchronize music files 3 Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list and begin synchronizing 4 When finished exit Windows Media Player and disconnect the USB cable Connecting as a Mass Storage Device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory 1 Attach your device to the computer with the U...

Page 168: ...d high voltage or electromagnetic fields in a vehicle with tinted windows Global GPS turn by turn navigation mapping and Point of Interest content is available for three continents including North America U S Canada and Mexico Western Europe and China where wireless coverage is available Important If you tap or cover the internal GPS antenna while using GPS services it may impede the GPS signal re...

Page 169: ...le Tap Upgrade to update the app or tap Not Now to open the app without updating For more information refer to Updates to Downloaded Apps on page 188 Alarm Set alarms for reminders or for wake up times Adding and Configuring Alarms 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Alarm 2 Tap Create alarm or tap an alarm that is already set 3 Use the arrow symbols to enter adjust the hour and minutes then tap AM or P...

Page 170: ...ry fountain Birdsong by the lake The secret forest Serenity Gentle spring rain and Sparkling mist Interval category describes the length of time the alarm will remain silent between alarm notifications snooze time Tone category provides one of several nature sounds that are used as the alarm tone 9 Tap the Name field and enter a name for this Alarm 10 Tap Save to save the alarm The main Alarm scre...

Page 171: ... synchronizes your Samsung mobile phone with your TV streams content and even keeps tabs on who calls or sends text messages with real time on screen monitoring Samsung s AllShare makes staying connected easy Allows users to share their in device media content with other external devices using DLNA certified Digital Living Network Alliance Devices These external devices must also be DLNA compliant...

Page 172: ...r and set treatment of copied files Important The Samsung account manages the access information username and password to several applications such as AllShare Play 1 Connect to a Wi Fi network For more information refer to Wi Fi on page 148 2 From a Home screen tap Apps AllShare Play Note If prompted read the on screen message about network charges and tap OK to continue The AllShare Play Sign In...

Page 173: ...7 Tap to clear the result 8 For more advanced problems rotate your device to landscape mode and use the advanced operators sin ln cos log tan and so on just as you would on a pocket calculator 9 Touch and hold the Calculator s display to copy or cut the contents of the display Copied to clipboard displays Paste the copied value in another app Calendar Your device includes a powerful Calender to he...

Page 174: ...our calendar For more information refer to Creating an Event or Task on page 169 6 Tap Menu for these options Zoom in In the Week and Day views increase the size of the area being viewed Zoomout IntheWeek and Dayviews decreasethesizeof the area being viewed Go to Use the Set date pop up to enter a date and then tap Set to display that date on your calendar Delete Delete events for the year month w...

Page 175: ...te for which you want to enter an event or task Tap Tap the Add event or Add task tab Enter the event or task information 3 Tap Save Managing Events You can delete send and edit events on your mobile device 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Calendar 2 Tap an event A pop up displays event information 3 Tap Options Choose from Reply Reply all Forward or Share via 4 Tap Delete and then tap OK to delete t...

Page 176: ...following field Select time zone If Lock time zone is enabled used this option to select a time zone to lock event times and dates Show week number Show the week number to the left of each week in the Month view Calendars Enable calendars for your various accounts Event notification Set alerts notifications Tap to select which allows you to set the Alert Status bar notification or Off Select ringt...

Page 177: ...oaded 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Downloads 2 Tap an item to open it 3 Tap headings for earlier downloads to view them 4 Tap items you want to send to check them and then tap Share via Select an option to share the item Options are Bluetooth Email Gmail Google Group Play Messaging Picasa or Wi Fi Direct 5 Tap items you want to delete to check them and then tap Delete The items are deleted from y...

Page 178: ...ts Suggestions display below the text entry area 3 Tap a suggestion to search for that term A browser window displays the search results Google Share updates and see what is going on around you with Google for mobile For more information refer to Google on page 95 From a Home screen tap Apps Google Group Play This application lets you share documents photos or music in real time with other connect...

Page 179: ... code you created for the session You can now interact and draw with the on screen image users will instantaneously see the same gestures and also be able to interact Internet Your device includes a full HTML browser to access the internet For more information refer to Internet on page 139 Tip A shortcut to Internet displays on the main Home screen by default From a Home screen tap Apps Internet L...

Page 180: ...gle friends Lookout Security Lookout provides mobile device specific security features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that are unique to the mobile market Along with the antivirus and anti malware tech there s a lost and stolen device locator service an application privacy adviser and a backup service 1 From a Home screen tap A...

Page 181: ...een To zoom in make an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out Tip For convenient browsing you can rotate the device to landscape mode Scrolling Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display Tap Tap an icon on the map to display information about the location For example your location is indicated by a flashing and a pop up that displays your name Maps Menu 1 From the Home ...

Page 182: ... display northatthe top of the screen or to automatically rotate like a compass keeping north on the map facing north andsoon Yourdevicemayhavetobecalibratedthe first time you use this feature Follow the on screen instructions Local Launch the Local app For more information refer to Local on page 173 Directions Displays the Directions pop up Enter My Location and End point or tap the button to the...

Page 183: ... map tile cache Clear My Places cache Tap OK to clear the My Places cache Location settings These settings display if you have joined Latitude Location reporting To update your location automatically set the following options Report from this device Allows you to automatically update your location from this device Enable location sharing Allows you to share your location with people you know Manag...

Page 184: ... Feedback Display a Maps feedback form Terms Privacy Notices View information about Google Maps includingtheTermsandConditions PrivacyPolicy Legal Notices and Web History Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content For more information refer to Media Hub on page 120 Tip A shortcut to Media Hub displays on the main Home screen by default Note Media Hub service ...

Page 185: ...share type Tect only Tect file vnt or S Note file snb select one or all memos then tap Share and thentapBluetooth Email Gmail Messaging orWi FiDirect to send memos to another device or another person Print Select one or all memos tapPrint andsend thememos to a Samsung printer Syncmemo SignintoGoogleanduseGoogledocstobackup your memos PIN lock Set a PIN number to use to lock your memos Font size Se...

Page 186: ...le HotSpot menu where you can use either the USB tethering or Mobile HotSpot functionality 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Mobile HotSpot 2 Activate the desired connection method For more information see either USB Tethering on page 157 or Mobile Wi Fi HotSpot on page 158 Delete Delete this Memo Color Choose a color for this memo Lock Unlock Lock the memo or use your PIN numbertoremovethelockformthe...

Page 187: ...creen To install on a screen 1 Locate an empty area on a screen then touch and hold the empty area 2 From the Home screen tap Apps and widgets Widgets 3 Select the Mobile Life widget Music Player Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer For more information refer to Music Player on page 131 From a Home screen tap Apps Music Player My Files Find view and manage folders and ...

Page 188: ...ation refer to Video Player on page 110 Up Display a higher directory Search Usethekeyboardtoenterasearchterm The current folder is searched and results are displayed Tap X to remove the search field Display mode Enable or disable thumbnails for each file Root Display the root directory AddFolder Adda newfolderinthecurrentfolder Mark files Tap the box to the left of each file or next to the folder...

Page 189: ...ing options Route options Set whether directions should Avoid highways and Avoid tolls Settings Display Navigation settings Screen dimming Enable or disable screen dimming which lets the screen dim between instructions to save power Terms privacy notices View Google s Terms and conditions Privacy policy and Legal notices Help Display Navigation help information 6 To find a destination tap an optio...

Page 190: ...nsList Viewdirectionsinastep by step list SHOW MAP Return to the map view after viewing ROUTE AND ALTERNATES or the directions list Layers Choose map layers to display Menu To display these options Turn off voice Turn on voice Enable or disable voice guided prompts Exit navigation Close Navigation and discard route information Search Find a location Set destination Choose or enter a destination Se...

Page 191: ...lays a link to the Google Play Terms of Service Read the document and tap Accept Browse the selection of Google eBooks which are arranged in categories like Featured Top Selling Top Rated Top Free and many more 3 To find a book by title or author name tap Search on the Play Books main screen or tap SHOP Search 4 On the Play Books main screen tap Menu for these options Make available offline Mark b...

Page 192: ...k by using Bluetooth Email Gmail Google Messaging or Wi Fi Direct Keepondevice Tap the check box to make the book available offline Add bookmark Adds a bookmark to the current page Read aloud Stop reading aloud Tap to let your device read the book to you Settings Provides access to the application s settings Help Tap Help center Contact us or Report a problem to link the appropriate website Tap Te...

Page 193: ...rivals 6 Tap a magazine to see more information and subscribe 7 Follow the on screen instructions to subscribe to a magazine Play Movies TV The Play Movies app is a new application for select Android devices Any movie you rent from the Google Play Store can be downloaded for offline viewing through this application In addition the Play Movies app can be used to stream your Google Play movie rental...

Page 194: ...t time you open Play Store read the Google Play Terms of Service and then tap Accept to continue 3 To browse for items to install tap Apps Games Music Books or Movies Tap a tab such as CATEGORIES FEATURED TOP PAID or TOP FREE to refine your search 4 To get help for using Google Play tap Menu Help Updates to Downloaded Apps You can check for new versions of applications by visiting the Google Play ...

Page 195: ...esumes automatically The Downloads app can also be used to view and manage these queued files Downloaded files are stored in the Download directory in your tablet s internal storage You can view and copy files from this directory when connected to a computer with a USB cable Uninstalling an App Apps come pre installed on your device and you can download additional apps from Google Play If you deci...

Page 196: ...droid You can only uninstall the apps you have downloaded Polaris Office Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite This application provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline The application can also open Adobe PDF Portable Document Format files 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Polaris Office 2 From the Registration screen tap Skip to ...

Page 197: ...ess your documents based on file type Each type is separated into several available tabs located at the bottom of the screen such as Word Excel PowerPoint Other and PDF Favorites allows you to list only those documents tagged as Favorite Pro Apps Provides access to compatible productivity tools These productivity packs can be accessed from anywhere Note Access to these applications and packs requi...

Page 198: ...o 5 Follow the on screen download and installation instructions Samsung Apps Allows you to easily download an abundance of applications to your device This includes games news reference social networking navigation and more Samsung Apps makes your Smartphone smarter Note Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application 1 From the Home screen tap App...

Page 199: ... control your entertainment system with gestures from the device For more information go to http www peel com Discover and control TV programming right from your device Lose your remotes once and for all Quit scrolling those tiresome grid guides See what you want right at your own fingertips your shows your controls your friends Peel suggests Top Pick TV shows for you based on what you watch and l...

Page 200: ...n screen provides several available options Account Info provides access to account specific features such as Notifications Device Support provides details about your current billing summary Notifications provides about both your current plan other available plans and other related services MobileLife Family Organizer provides links to other T Mobile related information T Mobile TV T Mobile TV is ...

Page 201: ...rom a Home screen tap Apps Video Player Voice Search Launches the Google Now application that is used for voice to text Internet searching 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Voice Search 2 When prompted speak into the built in microphone 3 Use the on screen options to find a matching search term VPN Client This is a full featured VPN Client that provides support for the latest IPSec VPN standards and p...

Page 202: ...landscape mode tap and turn the globe to locate a city and tap the city you want to add A pop up displays the city name the current time and date there and the GMT offset 4 Tap and from the pop up tap the city and select Add city 5 Tap Reorder to change the order of the cities Tap the grid on an entry and drag the entry to a new position in the list Tap Done to change the order 6 Tap Remove to del...

Page 203: ... Tap the widget and from the full application tap Add 4 Type in a stock name and select an entry in the list of stocks that is displayed 5 The Yahoo Finance widget displays with information about the stock just added Managing Stocks Once you add a stock there are additional Yahoo Finance options you can use to add more stocks and set up how they are displayed and refreshed 1 From a Home screen tap...

Page 204: ...rencies Additional Options There are more options available from the full stock information screen 1 From a Home screen tap the Yahoo Finance widget The full stock information screen for one of your stocks displays 2 If you have added more than one stock tap a heading bar to display the full stock information screen for the stock 3 Near the center of the screen tap 1d 1 day 5d 5 days 1m 1 month 3m...

Page 205: ...ouTube and use the keyboard to enter a keyword or phrase to find a YouTube video 7 While browsing tap Menu for these options Pair with YouTube TV Provides you with on screen pairing instructions Settings Configure display and search settings and view information about the application Help Display YouTube help information Feedback Display a YouTube feedback form Help Display the YouTube Help topics...

Page 206: ...rd For more information refer to Copying Fields or Text on page 142 Flag Flag the video for YouTube review Pair with YouTube TV Provides you with on screen pairing instructions Settings Configure display and search settings and view information about the application Feedback Display a YouTube feedback form Help Display YouTube help information ...

Page 207: ... settings Wireless and network Device Personal and System Wireless and Network Control your device s wireless connections Wi Fi Your device supports Wi Fi a b g n Use Wi Fi settings to manage your device s Wi Fi connections For more information about using your device s Wi Fi features see Wi Fi on page 148 Turning Wi Fi On or Off When you turn Wi Fi service on your device automatically searches fo...

Page 208: ...ttings Set up and manage wireless access points 1 From the main Settings page tap Wi Fi 2 Tap Menu Advanced The following options display Network notification Have your device alert you to new Wireless Access Points WAPs Tap Network notification to turn notifications On or Off When enabled a check mark appears in the check box Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Specify when to disconnect from Wi Fi Option...

Page 209: ...ooth to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices see Bluetooth on page 153 Additional Bluetooth Settings When Bluetooth is on additional settings are available 1 From the main Settings page tap Bluetooth 2 Tap Scan to scan for nearby discoverable devices After searching tap a device to pair with it For more information refer to Pairing with a Bluetooth Device on page 155 3 Tap Menu and se...

Page 210: ...lan information and possible upgrade options 8 Tap an application link bottom of screen to review application settings and access restrict background data options 9 Tap Menu and then select from the available on screen options Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider s partnernetworksandaccessdataserviceswhenyouareoutof your service providers area of coverage For more informatio...

Page 211: ...s features such as Camera Games and more when you are in an airplane or in any other area where accessing data is prohibited Important When your tablet is in Airplane Mode it cannot access online information or applications Press and hold the Power Lock Key then select Airplane mode or From the main Settings page tap More settings Airplane mode tap the check box and then select OK to turn on Airpl...

Page 212: ... your service provider s partner networks and accesses data services when you are out of your service providers area of coverage 1 From the main Settings page tap More settings Mobile networks 2 Tap Data roaming to connect to data services while roaming outside your network or Tap Data roaming again to remove the green check mark and deactivate the feature Access Point Names To access a wireless a...

Page 213: ...WCDMA Auto mode A check mark displays next to this option to indicate that it is active This is the default mode for this device Using the 2G EDGE Network If you are not using applications that require the 3G network speed any application that accesses the network or uses a browser using the 2G network saves battery life 1 From the main Settings page tap More settings Mobile networks Network mode ...

Page 214: ...network 3 Tap Search now to manually search for a network 4 Tap Select automatically to automatically select a network connection Note Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer speed and time Default Setup Options Your device default is set to Automatic to automatically search for an available network You can set this option to Manual to select a network each time you connect 1 From the ma...

Page 215: ...etermine which VPN protocol to use PPTP L2TP IPSec PSK L2TP IPSec RSA IPSec Xauth PSK IPSec Xauth RSA IPSec Hybrid RSA Note You must also set a screen unlock PIN or password before you can use credential storage via VPN For more information refer to Screen Lock on page 223 1 From the main Settings page tap More settings VPN 2 Tap Add VPN network 3 In the form that appears fill in the information p...

Page 216: ... tap More settings Nearby devices 2 Tap File sharing to turn File sharing on A check mark appears in the check box when File sharing is On Once active Nearby devices appears at the top of the screen 3 At the Nearby devices prompt tap OK 4 In the Advanced section set the following options Shared contents Select the content to share Choices are Videos Photos and Music Device name Enter the name for ...

Page 217: ...ed notifications for selected features will be disabled You will only receive notifications of incoming calls from people on your allowed list 1 From the main Settings page in a single motion touch and slide the Blocking mode slider to the right to turn it on Confirm the Blocking mode active icon appears in the Status bar 2 Place a green checkmark adjacent to those features you would like to enabl...

Page 218: ... settings Setting a Default Notification Select a default ringtone for message alarm and other notifications 1 From the main Settings page tap Sound Default notifications 2 Tap a ringtone to hear a sample and select it 3 Tap OK to save the setting Audible System Tone Settings These options are used when you use the dialing pad make a screen selection lock your screen or tap the screen Each time yo...

Page 219: ...ry to select a photo Tap a photo to select it Crop and resize the picture if desired Tap Done to save the picture as wallpaper or Cancel to exit Livewallpapers Choosefrompre loadedinteractiveanimated wallpapers Tap a wallpaper to see an example If available tap Settingstoviewoptionsfortheselection TapSetwallpaper to save your choice or tap Back to return to the Live wallpapers menu Wallpapers Choo...

Page 220: ...0 minutes Smart stay When this option is checked this option disables the screen timeout if your device detects that your face is watching the screen 1 From the main Settings page tap Display 2 Tap Smart stay to enable or disable the feature Font Style and Size Set the font for screen displays and the size you want it to display 1 From the main Settings page tap Display 2 Tap Font style then selec...

Page 221: ...m this menu you can view the device memory or mount unmount or format an SD card Device Memory From the main Settings page tap Storage The Device memory displays as Total space Apps Pictures videos Audio music ringtones podcasts etc Downloads Miscellaneous files and Available space To view the memory allocation for your external SD card From the main Settings page tap Storage The available SD card...

Page 222: ...the card is properly mounted Important Verify the USB debugging feature is not enabled Settings Developer options 3 Connect the USB cable from the device to the computer As soon as the connection is established a drive letter is assigned to the device s storage device 4 From the on screen Portable Device or AutoPlay pop up menu that displays on your computer select the storage location Choose from...

Page 223: ...s and the Mount SD card now appears in the menu list remove the SD card For more information refer to Removing the microSD Memory Card on page 8 SD card Memory Status To view the memory allocation for your external SD card From the main Settings page tap Storage The available memory displays under the Device memory and SD card headings Erasing Files from the SD card 1 Ensure the SD card is mounted...

Page 224: ...Learn about power saving to learn about various ways to conserve battery power 5 When the power gets low confirm appears at the top of the screen This indicates the power saving mode is active Battery This option allows you to view a list of those components using battery power The amount of time the battery was used also displays Battery usage displays in percentages per application 1 From the ma...

Page 225: ...pported by Google or any other company end users operate these devices at their own risk Memory Usage See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications 1 From the main Settings page tap Application manager 2 Tap the DOWNLOADED or RUNNING tabs to display memory usage for that category of applications The graph at the bottom of the Downloaded tab shows used and free device memory Th...

Page 226: ...e tablet Clear data Clears application data from memory Clear cache If the app stores data in a temporary area of the device s memory and the amount of information stored is displayed touch this button to clearing the temporary storage Clear defaults If you have configured an app to launch certain file types by default clear that setting Permissions Lists the kinds of information about your device...

Page 227: ...onsequences on the application or Android System Report Report failure and other application information Note Options vary by application Storage Used This option allows you to view a list on the current tab of current applications as sorted by size 1 From the main Settings page tap Application manager 2 Tap the ALL tab to display all available applications 3 Tap Menu Sort by name to change the cu...

Page 228: ...se wireless networks option 1 From the main Settings page tap Location services 2 Tap Use wireless networks to alllow apps to use data from sources such as Wi Fi and mobile networks to provide a better approximation of your current location Enabling the GPS Satellites 1 From the main Settings page tap Location services 2 Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite Enabling the Location and ...

Page 229: ... Choose settings for unlocking your screen For more information about using the lock and unlock features see Securing Your Device on page 20 1 From the main Settings page tap Lock screen 2 Tap Screen lock for these settings Swipe Swipe the screen to unlock it Pattern A screen unlock pattern is a touch gesture you create and use to unlock your device Follow the prompts to create or change your scre...

Page 230: ...reases security on the device When you enable the User visible pattern field you will draw an unlock pattern on the screen whenever you want to unlock the device s touch screen The feature is now paired with a backup PIN code that acts as a backup to the pattern lock If you forget your pattern you can regain access to the device by entering a PIN code Note Make sure the Require Pattern field is ac...

Page 231: ... 3 Retrace your current pattern on the screen 4 Tap Pattern and repeat steps 3 7 from the previous section Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern 1 From the main Settings page tap Lock screen 2 Tap Screen lock 3 Retrace your current pattern on the screen Tap None What If I Forget my Pattern If you forget your device s lock pattern you can unlock your device or reset it using your Google Account credenti...

Page 232: ...e bottom of the screen 2 Tap the Username email and Password fields use the on screen keyboard to enter your Google Account credentials and tap Sign in to complete the login process 3 If you have forgotten your Google Account credentials visit the Google website to recover them If you still cannot get your Google Account credentials contact your wireless carrier for additional options PIN Lock and...

Page 233: ...een with the lock screen options Note This feature is not active until With swipe lock is activated 1 From the main Settings page tap Lock screen 2 Tap Lock screen options and set the following options Information ticker sets the news and stock information ticker to appear across the bottom of the Lock screen Clock allows you to display the digital clock while the Lock screen is active Enabled by ...

Page 234: ...this option to enable the lock screen when the power key is pressed If this option is not enabled the screen dims or brightens when the power key is pressed 1 From the main Settings page tap Security 2 Tap Lock instantly with power key Note When enabled a green check mark appears in the adjacent box Owner Information Use this option to enable or disable whether to show owner information on the loc...

Page 235: ...our or more Encrypt SD card To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt the data on the SD card 1 From the main Settings page tap Security 2 Tap Encrypt external SD card 3 Follow the on screen instructions Setting up SIM Card Lock Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your SIM card by protecting the information using a ...

Page 236: ...in configuring this setting 3 Select an administrator device and follow the prompts Unknown Sources Before you can download a web application you must enable the Unknown sources feature enables downloading Developers can use this option to install non Play Store applications 1 From the main Settings page tap Security 2 Tap Unknown sources to active this feature An informational pop up displays 3 R...

Page 237: ...ificates that you installed for example in the process of installing a client certificate 3 Tap a CA certificate to examine its details A scrolling screen displays the details 4 Scroll to the bottom of the details screen and touch Disable to disable a System certificate or Remove to remove a User certificate Caution When you disable a system CA certificate the Disable button changes to Enable so y...

Page 238: ... to configure the language in which to display the menus You can also set on screen keyboard options Language Settings To set the language that the menus display on the device 1 From the main Settings page tap Language and input Language 2 Select a language and region from the list Select Input Method 1 From the main Settings page tap Language and input Default 2 Select an input method or Tap Set ...

Page 239: ...sung Keyboard Settings 1 Tap bottom right of screen Set up input methods in the Status bar and tap adjacent to Samsung keyboard 2 Set any of the following options Input languages Used to set a default text entry language Tap this field scroll through the options and select the desired input language When activated a check appears in the box Predictive text Enables predictive text entry mode This m...

Page 240: ...1 3 5 7 or 9 pixels Pen color Choose a pen color Recognitiontype Settherecognitionaftereachstrokeorafter completion Gesture guide Displays examples of the various gestures that can be used to edit handwriting Tutorial Help for using Handwriting recognition About Displays information about the handwriting software Advanced provides access to additional settings such as Auto capitalization automatic...

Page 241: ...pplication Show helpful tips turns on a flashing indicator for quick help Auto spacing automatically inserts a space between words When you finish a word just lift your finger or stylus and start the next word Auto capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of a sentence Show complete trace once enabled sets wether or not to display the complete Swype path Nextwordprediction once en...

Page 242: ...ct usage data for better word predictions Cellular data when enabled activates cellular data usage by the Swype application so it can receive program updates language downloads and other related features via your existing data connection 7 Tap Personalization to access and manage your personal dictionary Log into the available accounts to add help personalize your personal dictionary with commonly...

Page 243: ...line Personalized recognition allows you to improve speech recognition and accuracy by allowing Google to associate your recordings with your Google Account Google Account dashboard allows you to manage your collected data via your Google account Configuring Text to speech This feature allows the device to provide a verbal readout of on screen data such as messages and incoming caller information ...

Page 244: ...enabled Choose from New emails Alarm Schedule or Unlock screen Configuring the Mouse TrackPad This feature allows you to configure the pointer speed for the mouse trackpad 1 From the main Settings page tap Language and input 2 Tap Pointer speed then drag the slide to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower 3 Tap OK to save your setting Back up and Reset Location settings backup configur...

Page 245: ...gs system and application data and settings and downloaded applications as well as your music photos videos and other files If you reset the tablet in this way the next time you turn on your tablet you are prompted to reenter the same kind of information as when you first started Android 1 From the main Settings page tap Back up and reset Factory data reset 2 Tap Reset device 3 If necessary enter ...

Page 246: ...on To disable data collection go to Settings Back up and reset Collect diagnostics and turn off the Allow Diagnostics feature Add Account This menu allows you to set up manage and synchronize accounts including your Google and email accounts Adding an Account 1 From the main Settings page navigate to the Accounts area 2 Tap Add account and select one of the account types 3 Use the keyboard and fol...

Page 247: ...ually sync all current accounts 1 From the main Settings page navigate to the Accounts area 2 Tap the account name 3 Tap the account name entry 4 Tap Sync now to synchronize your account or tap Sync all to synchronize all your accounts Tap Cancel sync to stop the synchronization Tap Settings to access your account settings Accessory This menu allows you to assign external speakers when the device ...

Page 248: ...ime zone Choose your local time zone only available when the Automatic setting is disabled Use 24 hour format Set the format for time displays Select date format Set the format for date displays Accessibility Accessibility services are special features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services Note You can...

Page 249: ... speaks feedback to help blind and low vision users 3 Tap the OFF ON icon to turn TalkBack on 4 Tap Settings to configure TalkBack Important TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter except passwords including personal data and credit card numbers It may also log your user interface interactions with the device Vision Configure vision services 1 From the main Settings page tap Accessibility 2...

Page 250: ...ication development 1 From the main Settings page tap Developer options 2 The following options are available Desktop backup password Allows you to protect your desktop with a backup password ID Stayaway withtheStayawayoptionenabled yourscreenwill never sleep while you are charging the device Protect SD card Requires apps to ask your permission before accessing data on your SD card USB debugging A...

Page 251: ...s perform long operations on the main thread Show CPU usage Screen highlights the current CPU usage GPU rendering profile Allows you to set the adb shell to measure rendering Enable traces Enables disables on screen tracing based on an available parameter Do not keep activities Destroys every activity as soon as the application is closed Limit background processes Sets the number of processes that...

Page 252: ...urrent full backup password the new password for full backups then enter the new password again 5 Tap Set backup password to save the password change User Interface Options Configure the user interface by setting the behavior for the way the screen behaves when using applications or displaying data 1 From the main Settings page tap Developer options 2 Verify the Developer options are active 3 Tap ...

Page 253: ...out your device including status legal information hardware and software versions and battery use 1 From the main Settings page tap About device 2 Tap items to view details Software update Connect to the network and download new software For moreinformation refer to Software Update on page 248 Status displays the Battery status the Battery level percentage the Network connection Signal strength Mo...

Page 254: ... 76 Software Update Options Once you have set up your Gmail account you can check for a software update Note The software update notification appears as at the bottom right of the screen 1 From the main Settings page tap About device Software update 2 Read the Software update information screen 3 Select an available option Note You configure the device s software update parameters Cancel Tap this ...

Page 255: ...he following information Do cell phones pose a health hazard Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will cause cancer or other serious health hazards The weight of scientific evidence has not linked cell phones with any health problems Cell phones emit low levels of Radio Frequency RF energy Over the past 15 years scientists have conducted hundreds of studies looking at the biological...

Page 256: ...ow in them to carry away excess heat Research Results to Date Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems The results of most studies conducted to date say no In addition attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies that have shown a connection have failed The scientific community at large therefore believes that the weight of scientific evidence does not show an association ...

Page 257: ...OS study can be found at http www ukcosmos org index html Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence MOBI KIDS MOBI KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy from communication technologies including cell phones and brain cancer in young people This is an international multi center study i...

Page 258: ...ree Kits and Other Accessories Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy RF from cell phones and at this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks you can take a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure Reduce the amount of time spent using y...

Page 259: ...oost its power to compensate leading to an increase in RF absorption Children and Cell Phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users of cell phones from RF exposure including children and teenagers The steps adults can take to reduce RF exposure apply to children and teenagers as well Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone Use speaker mode or a headset to place more...

Page 260: ...ceiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio Frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These FCC RF exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement NCRP and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE In ...

Page 261: ...tions e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines This tablet has a FCC ID number A3LSGHT779 Model Number SGH T779 and the specific SAR leve...

Page 262: ...tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the sepa...

Page 263: ...ices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas For example only hands free use may be permitted in certain areas Before using your device to chat with friends consider your circumstances Let the chat wait when driving conditions require Remember driving comes first nothing else If you consider a chat necessary and appropriate follow these tips Use a hands free device Secure your mobile devi...

Page 264: ... If the GALAXY and or battery get wet have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung even if they appear to be working properly Do not place your battery in or near a heat source Excessive heating can damage the GALAXY or the battery and could cause the GALAXY or the battery to explode Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source such as a microwave oven hair dr...

Page 265: ...rious injuries damages to your phone or other serious hazard Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories Proper disposal of your mobile device and its battery is not only important for safety it benefits the environment Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly For mo...

Page 266: ...CE If your mobile device has a touch screen display please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non metallic stylus Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty For more information please refer to the Standard Limited Warranty GPS GALAXY can use a Global ...

Page 267: ...y posted road signs Emergency Communication GALAXY should not be relied upon for essential communications medical emergencies calls to 911 or communications to emergency services GALAXY is not designed or intended to be used for such communications Voice Over Internet Protocol VOIP services which may be used on GALAXY to make phone calls do not support 911 calls and are only intended for talking w...

Page 268: ...earing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices such as portable music players and cell phones at high volume settings for long...

Page 269: ... a noisy environment use noise cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise By blocking background environment noise noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds Limit the amount of time you listen As the volume increases less time is required before you hearing could be affected Avoid using headphones after exposure t...

Page 270: ... signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless mobile device Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive MSC 2320 Bethesda MD 20892 2320 Email nidcdinfo nih gov Internet http www nidcd nih gov National Institute for Occupat...

Page 271: ...more information see http www fcc gov oet rfsafety rf faqs html Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch your mobile device off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in thes...

Page 272: ...your device is already on turn it off and remove the battery immediately if applicable if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery leave it as is Then dry the device with a towel and take it to a service center Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile Device Your mobile device is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others ...

Page 273: ...le is mounted and operating properly When using a headset in dry environments static electricity can build up in the headset and cause a small quick static electrical shock To minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge from the headset avoid using the headset in extremely dry environments or touch a grounded unpainted metal object to discharge static electricity before inserting the headset Do n...

Page 274: ...evice immediately Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers or playing games you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands neck shoulders or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and tak...

Page 275: ...s dents and cosmetic damage unless caused by SAMSUNG c defects or damage resulting from excessive force or use of a metallic object when pressing on a touch screen d equipment that has the serial number or the enhancement data code removed defaced damaged altered or made illegible e ordinary wear and tear f defects or damage resulting from the use of Product in conjunction or connection with acces...

Page 276: ...r a period of ninety 90 days All other repaired replaced Products will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for ninety 90 days whichever is longer All replaced Products parts components boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG This Limited Warranty is extended to the Purchaser and is not transferable or assign...

Page 277: ...AND DISCLAIMERS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT OR THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS I...

Page 278: ... the interpretation of the Limited Warranty and all disputes that are subject to this arbitration provision The arbitrator shall decide all issues of interpretation and application of this arbitration provision and the Limited Warranty For any arbitration in which your total damage claims exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees are 5 000 00 or less Small Claim the arbitrator may if you ...

Page 279: ...ng 1 888 987 4357 no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser s purchase of the Product and providing the same information These are the only two forms of notice that will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way and you will continue ...

Page 280: ...cludes computer software and may include associated media printed materials online or electronic documentation Software Samsung Electronics Co is a separate company from the company that provides the limited warranty for this mobile device Samsung Telecommunications America LLC This device requires the use of preloaded software in its normal operation BY USING THE DEVICE OR ITS PRELOADED SOFTWARE ...

Page 281: ...technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you if any Samsung Electronics Co and its affiliates may use this information solely to improve their products or to provide customized services or technologies to you and will not disclose this information in a form that personally identifies you 5 UPGRADES This EULA applies to updates suppl...

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Page 285: ...to the terms and conditions herein All Software and Products are provided subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52 227 19 14 APPLICABLE LAW This EULA is governed by the laws of TEXAS without regard to conflicts of laws principles This EULA shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods the application of which is expressly excluded 15 DISPUTE RE...

Page 286: ...lusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees exceed 5 000 00 Large Claim shall be determined according to AAA rules In a Large Claim case the arbitrator may grant to the prevailing party or apportion among the parties reasonable attorney fees expert witness fees and costs Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator s award in any court of competent jurisdiction This arbitration provision also app...

Page 287: ...ed Software and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license 16 ENTIRE AGREEMENT SEVERABILITY This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA If any provisi...

Page 288: ...ay 27 App Shortcuts 41 Application Bar 26 31 Application Manager 219 Applications 44 downloading new 188 Managing Downloaded Apps 220 Shutting Down 19 Storage Used 221 Uninstalling Third party Applications 220 Applications settings allow mock locations 245 246 development 244 running services 221 USB debugging 245 Apps Reset Preferences 221 Audio Output Mode 241 Automatic Restore 239 B Back button...

Page 289: ...ing photos 97 Care and Maintenance 261 ChatON Buddy photo share 102 116 Children and Cell Phones 253 Clear Cookies 145 Clear History 145 Clear Memory Task Manager 18 Clock 227 CMAS 74 75 Commercial Mobile Alerting System CMAS 256 Configuration Initial 13 Contacts creating 56 display options 59 exporting and importing 63 groups 64 joining 62 linking 62 Merge with Samsung Account 60 namecards 63 sep...

Page 290: ...aging 189 E EDGE Network 207 Email Combined view 83 composing and sending 85 configuring accounts 81 Emergency Alerts 74 Emergency Alert Configuration 75 Emergency Alerts AMBER 74 Imminent Extreme 74 Severe 74 Emoticons 68 Erasing files from Memory card 217 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals 249 Extreme Alert Disable 75 F Face Unlock 224 Facebook Swpe Connect 236 Facial Recognition 224 Factory...

Page 291: ...Voice Typing 55 Configuring 233 Google 95 GPS 260 GPS Applications 162 GPU Force Rendering 245 246 Group Play 101 172 Sharing an Image 105 Sharing Pictures 173 Groups creating 64 GSM 207 H Handwriting 47 Health and Safety Information 249 Home button 30 Home City Setting 227 Home Page Assigning New 29 Home screen 26 adding widgets 38 customizing 28 primary shortcuts 38 wallpaper 42 HSPA 158 209 I I...

Page 292: ...Gmail 76 types 67 Messaging Adding a Signature 74 Adding Attachments 69 Additional Text 70 Creating and sending 67 Deleting a message 72 Insert Smiley 68 Menu Options 68 Options 68 Settings 73 Text Templates 76 Viewing new 70 Messenger 94 microSD Card Installing 9 Removal 10 Microsoft Exchange 57 81 Mini App Tray 27 43 Mobile Data 206 Off 35 Set Data Limit 204 Mobile HotSpot Changing Password 160 ...

Page 293: ... 32 Notifications 32 Volume 212 O Operating Environment 264 Other Important Safety Information 267 Outlook 81 P Pairing with Bluetooth 155 Passwords Make Visible 230 Peel 193 Set up 193 Personal Localized Alerting Network PLAN 256 Photo ID setting 117 Photos Gallery 114 sharing 118 taking 97 Picture Assign as Contact Icon 102 Assign as Wallpaper 102 Sharing via Group Play 105 Picture In Picture 11...

Page 294: ...ss to Your Mobile device 266 S Samsung Account Accounts and sync 17 Creating 17 Merge Contacts 60 Samsung Keyboard Configuring 48 Entering Text 47 Predictive Text 49 Samsung Keypad Entering Letters 48 Entering Symbols and Numbers 49 Samsung Kies 160 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 259 Screen Adding Shortcuts 41 Screen Lock Set Up 224 Sounds 213 Screen Lock Pattern Changing 225 Creating 224 D...

Page 295: ...ng Images 105 Shortcuts 41 SIM Micro 7 SIM Card 7 Changing Exisitng PIN 230 Installing 7 Lock 229 Removing 8 Setting Up Lock 229 Slacker Radio 193 Smart Alarm 164 Smart Practices While Driving 257 Smart Remote see Peel 193 Snooze 165 Repeat 164 Software Update 248 Wi Fi 248 Sound Settings Ringer Volume 212 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 254 Standard Limited Warranty 269 Sta...

Page 296: ... Swype 236 U UL Certified Travel Charger 259 Unknown Sources Installing Unsigned Apps 230 Unlock Using Face 224 Unmounting SD card 217 Unsigned Apps Unknown Sources 230 Update Available 163 USB connections as a mass storage device 161 USB Debugging 244 USB settings as a mass storage device 161 mass storage device 161 Windows Media Player 161 Use GPS Satellites 222 Use Wireless Networks 222 V Video...

Page 297: ...settings 201 Show Usage 204 Sleep Policy 150 Status icons 149 turning on or off 148 201 WiFi see Wi Fi 148 Wi Fi Direct 36 151 Activate and Connect 103 On 103 Wi Fi HotSpot 158 Connecting 159 Editing 158 Windows Media Player Synchronizing with 161 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 153 Wi Fi 148 World Clock 196 WPA2 PSK 159 160 WPS PIN Pairing 153 WPS Push Button Connect 152 Pairing 152 X XT9 Predictiv...

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