Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 7.0 User manual

Contents
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Assembling ........................................................................................... 11
Unpack ............................................................................................................................... 11
Charge the battery .......................................................................................................... 12
Insert the SIM or USIM card ........................................................................................... 13
Insert a memory card (optional) .................................................................................. 15
Getting started ..................................................................................... 18
Turn your device on and o .......................................................................................... 18
Get to know your device ................................................................................................ 20
Use the touch screen ....................................................................................................... 22
Get to know the home screen ...................................................................................... 24
Access applications ......................................................................................................... 26
Customise your device ................................................................................................... 27
Enter text ........................................................................................................................... 30
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Connecting to the internet ................................................................ 34
Browse web pages ........................................................................................................... 35
Bookmark your favourite web pages ......................................................................... 35
Reading ebooks ................................................................................... 36
Using Wi-Fi ............................................................................................ 37
Activate the WLAN feature ............................................................................................ 37
Find and connect to a WLAN ......................................................................................... 37
Using Bluetooth ................................................................................... 38
Activate the Bluetooth feature ..................................................................................... 38
Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices ............................................. 38

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Connecting to a PC .............................................................................. 39
Connect with Samsung Kies ......................................................................................... 39
Synchronise with Windows Media Player .................................................................. 40
Connect as a mass storage device ............................................................................... 40
Safety precautions ............................................................................... 42

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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device

USB power adapter
PC data cable
Headset
Quick start guide
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or
malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.
The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device.

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Charge the battery
Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge the
battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised chargers can cause batteries to
explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery
message. The battery icon will also be empty and turn red. If the battery level becomes too
low, the device will automatically power o. Recharge your battery to continue using your
device.
Connect the PC data cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the PC data
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cable into the multifunction jack.

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Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Plug the USB power adapter into a power outlet.
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You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the
battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen and the touch keys may not function due

to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the USB power adapter from the
power outlet or unplug the PC data cable from the device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not aect your device’s

lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung

Service Centre.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel
3
adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.
Insert the SIM or USIM card
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card,
with subscription details, such as your personal identication number (PIN) and optional services.
To use services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)
card.

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To install the SIM or USIM card,
Open the cover to the SIM card slot on the side of the device.
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Insert the SIM or USIM card.
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Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.
Close the cover of the SIM card slot.
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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [
1].
If you turn on your device for the rst time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
2
device.
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and then select Power o
ĺ
Yes.

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Switch to Flight mode
›
In Flight mode, you can disable all wireless connections and use non-network services in areas
where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
To activate Flight mode, go to Settings
ĺ
Wireless and network
ĺ
Flight mode. You can also
press and hold [ ] and then select Flight mode.
To deactivate Flight mode and use wireless connections, go to Settings
ĺ
Wireless and network
and clear the check box next to Flight mode.
Switch to the silent mode
›
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and then select Silent mode.
Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and select
 Silent.

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Keys
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Key Function
Power Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and
hold); Lock the touch screen.
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen.
Home Return to the home screen; Open the list of recent applications (press
and hold).
Back Return to the previous screen.
Search In Idle mode, open the Google search application; Open the search input
window while using some applications.
Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to
use the touch screen.