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ANDROID TABLET
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. Modification of Software SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMAN
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© 2013 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 (
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® ® DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. ® ® DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content. ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX ® Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. ® ABOUT DIVX V
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Table of Contents Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Section 1: Getting Started ...........................6 Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Turning Your Device On and
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Section 4: Messaging ............................... 52 Section 7: Photos and Video .....................74 Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Paper Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Play Magazines . . .
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Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Section 10: Settings ............................... 120 Restricting Children's Access to Your Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Wireless and Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Other Important Safety Informat
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CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Social Hub End User License Agreement . . . . 199 Index .........................................................205 5
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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 All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual your device. A robust index for features begins on page 205. displays may vary depending on the software version of Also included is important safe
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Text Conventions Battery Indicator This manual provides condensed information about how to The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery use your device. To make this possible, the following text power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device conventions are used to represent often-used steps: prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate the device without charging, the device powers off. For ➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting batt
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1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head. Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device. 3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power outlet. 4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head 2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from Accessory Port. the device.
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Turning Your Device Off Turning Your Device On and Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key. Turning Your Device On 2. At the Device options prompt, touch Power off. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key. 3. At the Power off prompt, touch OK. For more information, refer to Setting Up Your Device “Unlocking the Device” on page 16. When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some Note: Your device’s internal screens can b
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Wi-Fi End User License Agreement 1. Read the End user license agreement and touch the Make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON and choose one of the following options: I understand and agree to the terms and conditions above check box. Touch Add Wi-Fi network to enter a Network SSID that is 2. If you do not agree to provide Samsung the error log not listed. data from any Software Update failure your device Touch Scan to make sure you have an accurate list of experiences, touc
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Got Google? Note: If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network. Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google Talk, and Google Play. Touch Get an account or enter the email address and The Got Google? screen allows you to sign in, if you already password of your existing account. have a Google account. – or – Touch Not now to perform this task later. For
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Backup and Restore Free Dropbox Account This screen also displays if you signed in to your Google To get a free 50 GB Dropbox account for two years: account. 1. Touch Create account, enter the required fields, and 1. Read the backup and restore information. touch Register for Dropbox. 2. Enable either or both options. – or – 3. Touch to continue. Touch Sign in to sign in to Dropbox. The Restoring screen displays while your information is – or – being restored. Touch Skip to skip this offer. G
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Creating a New Google Account Using Google Maps In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will In order to use some applications related to Google Maps, need to create a Google Account when you first use your you must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to device. With a Google Account, Google applications will “Wi-Fi” on page 120. always be in sync between your tablet and computer. You must also enable location services to use Google Maps. If you need to create
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Task Manager Application 5. Touch Storage to view internal (Device memory) and external (SD card) storage memory statistics. The Task Manager application provides information about applications, including Active applications, Downloaded, 6. Touch Help to view useful tips for extending battery life. RAM manager, Storage, and Help. For more information, refer to “Apps Screen” on page 34. To access the Task Manager: Memory Card 1. Add the Active Apps Manager widget to a Home screen Your device s
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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, pushing gently until it clicks into place. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings 3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. ➔ Storage. 2. Under SD card, touch Unmount
