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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 “Galaxy 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 Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Section 1: Getting Started ...........................6 Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Turning Your Device On and
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Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Section 4: Contacts and Accounts ........... 51 YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Section 7: Music ........................................98 Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . . 140 Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . 140 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Section 10: Applications and Widgets ..141 Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Update Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Messenger .
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Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 212 Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Words Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECURITY OF THE INFORMATION CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . .244 WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Social Hub End User License Agreement . . . .244 CHAT ROOMS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS . . . 242 Index .........................................................249 CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES . . . . . . . . . . 243 ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 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 your device. A robust index for features begins on page 249. 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 Battery Indicator successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures
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2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully Accessory Port (2). charge the battery before using your device for the first time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Correct Incorrect 1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (1).. Charger/Accessory Port Correct 3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power outlet. Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function d
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4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head Note: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so the device. may affect signal quality and may cause the device to Turning Your Device On and Off operate at a higher power level than is necessary. For more information, refer to “GPS Applications” on Turning Your Device On page 141. Press and hold the Power/Lock K
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Wi-Fi Make it Google Make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON and Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its choose one of the following options: Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google TM Talk, and Google Play . Touch Add network to enter a Network SSID that is The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new not listed. Google account or sign in, if you already have a Google Touch Scan to make sure you have an accurate list account. o
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Enable Purchases This Tablet Belongs To ... This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account. To personalize the tablet with your name: 1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen Enter purchase information for your Google Play keyboard to enter you first and last name. account and touch Save. 2. Touch Next. – or – Google Services Touch Skip. This screen displays if you did not signed in to your Google Backup and Restore account. The use of this device is subject t
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Retrieving Your Google Account Task Manager Password Your device can run applications simultaneously and some applications run in the background. A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on password, follow these instructions to retrieve it: your device and to end running applications to extend battery life. You can also uninstall applications from your device and 1. Fr
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2. Touch the Active applications tab to view applications – or – running on your device. Touch to end an Access Task Manager from the Task manager pop-up. application or End all to stop all running applications. For more information, refer to “Task Manager Pop-Up” 3. Touch the RAM manager tab to display the amount of on page 12. Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch – or – Clear memory to clear inactive and background Touch Navigation and then touch Task manager. processes.
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Locking the device manually Galaxy Tab Accessories To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab: Press the Power/Lock Key . 1. Go to http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab- Unlocking the Device accessories. 1. Press the Power/Lock Key . Galaxy Tab accessories display. The Lock screen displays. 2. Use your model number to find compatible accessories. Securing Your Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the devi
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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 at least 20 seconds. The last screen you accessed displays. Note: You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of Screen Unlock you want to use (Pattern, PIN, or Password). For more information, refer to “Security” on page 186. 15
