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AN DR OID T A BLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Galax y Tab System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable)
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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS. SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBIL
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Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support ® ® ® Nuance , VSuite™, T9 Text Input, XT9 Smart Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. ® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mar
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® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (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.
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Table of Contents Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Section 1: Getting Started ...........................5 Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Turning Your Device On and Of
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Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Section 4: Contacts and Accounts ........... 49 YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Section 7: Music ........................................97 Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . . 138 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . 138 Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Section 10: Applications and Widgets ...139 Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 Update Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 GPS Applications
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Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 207 Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Task
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Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual Understanding This User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 230. All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual Also included is important safety information, beginning on displays may vary depending
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Text Conventions Warning! Use only approved charging devices. Approved This manual provides condensed information about how to accessories are designed to maximize battery life. use your device. To make this possible, the following text Using other accessories may invalidate your conventions are used to represent often-used steps: warranty and may cause damage. ➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, orr epetitive, procedures. For Battery Ind
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2. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (2). Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully 3. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ charge the battery before using your device for the first Accessory Port (3). time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. 1. Carefully slide the Outlet Connector into the Charging Head (1), making sure the connection is secure. Outlet Connector Correct 4. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power outle
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5. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head Turning Your Device Off from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key . the device. 2. At the prompt, touch Power off ➔ OK. Turning Your Device On and Off Setting Up Your Device Turning Your Device On When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some Press and hold the Power/Lock Key . screens can be skipped (touch Skip) o
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Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the – or – password, and touch Connect. Touch and connect to Touch Skip to perform this task later. For more another Wi-Fi network or touch Next to continue. information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung Account” on page 198. Touch Skip to perform this task later. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 168. Make it Google Set Date and Time Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its 1. Touch the time zone f
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Touch Not now to perform this task later. For more 2. Touch Next to continue. information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” This Tablet Belongs To ... on page 59. To personalize the tablet with your name: Enable Purchases 1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account. keyboard to enter you first and last name. 2. Touch Next. Enter purchase information for your Google Play account and touch Save. Setup Compl
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Task Manager Pop-Up Using Google Maps The Task manager pop-up provides information about Active In order to use some applications related to Google Maps, applications and includes a RAM manager. It also has a link to you must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to the Task Manager application. “Wi-Fi” on page 168. To access the Task manager pop-up: You must also enable location services to use Google Maps. Some features require Standalone or Google location 1. From a Home scre
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Task Manager Application 3. Touch Downloaded to view applications installed from Google Play. Touch Uninstall to remove an application The Task Manager application provides information about from your device. applications, including Active applications, Downloaded, RAM manager, Storage, and Help. 4. Touch RAM manager to display the amount of Random To access the Task Manager: Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch Clear 1. Access Task Manager from the Task manager pop-up. memory to cl
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Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card 1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the the slot. memory card, unmount the card before removing it 2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the from the device. memory card into the slot (1), pushing gently until it clicks into place (2). 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings 3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. ➔ Storage. 2. Under SD card, touch
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4. Gently press down on the memory card (1), so that Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. out (2). 5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. Locking the device manually For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 137. Press the Power/Lock Key . Galaxy Tab Accessories Unlocking the Device To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab: 1. Press the Power/Lock
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2. Swipe across the screen as shown. Troubleshooting If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality. • If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 8 to 10 seconds. Android System Recovery Android System Recovery is used for Google updates. The average user should never need to perform a system recovery. Note: If you entered this menu by mistake, use the Volume Up/ The last screen you access
