Samsung GALAXY TAB User manual

ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device, and keep it for future reference.

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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your tablet by configuring
your hardware and activating your service.
Setting Up Your Tablet
Prior to use it is necessary to install the memory card into their
corresponding compartments.
Warning!: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch
from the pad of your finger. 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, refer to “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 147.
Installing the Memory Card
Your device lets you use a microSD™(SD) or microSDHC™card
to expand available memory space. This secure digital card
enables you to exchange images, music, and data between
SD-compatible devices. This type of memory card is designed for
use with this tablet and other devices.
1. Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as
shown).
2. Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward
and the card is securely inserted.
Note: Your tablet has been tested to support up to a 16GB memory card.
For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on
page 26.

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Charging the Battery
Your tablet is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The
Travel Adapter that is used to charge the battery, is included with
your tablet.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser
use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby
times.
Although you can use the device while the battery is charging,
doing so will require additional charging time.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your tablet for the first
time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Using the Travel Adapter
To use the travel adapter to charge your battery, follow these
steps:
1. Carefully slide the Outlet Connector into the Charging Head
(1). Make sure the connection is secure.
2. Connect the USB cable to the Charging Head (2).
3. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/Accessory
jack.
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4. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time
remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your tablet
conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the
backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. For a quick check
of your battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator
located in the upper-right corner of your device’s display. Solid
color ( ) indicates a full charge.
When the battery level becomes too low, the tablet automatically
turns off.
Switching the Tablet On or Off
1. Press and hold (on the upper right side of the
tablet) until the tablet switches on.
2. Sweep your finger across the glass to unlock the tablet.
Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the
language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to
“Changing Your Settings” on page 70.
3. To switch off the tablet, press and hold , until
the Device options screen displays.
4. Tap Power off .
5. At the Power off prompt, tap Yes to turn off your tablet.

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Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen
1. Press (located on the right side of the tablet) to
lock the touch screen.
2. Press again to display the main screen then
sweep your finger across the glass to unlock the touch
screen.
Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need
to create a Google™ Account when you first use your device.
With a Google Account, Google applications will always be in
sync between your tablet and computer.
After you start your tablet for the first time, follow these steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap Applications ➔ Google
Mail .
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
2. Tap Next to continue.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google
Account.
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Retrieving your Google Account Password
A Google account password is required for Google applications. If
you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow
these instructions to retrieve it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to navigate
to http://google.com/accounts .
2. Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your
account? link.
3. From the Please select your issue section, select I forgot my
password .
4. Select Reset your password here , then follow the password
recovery procedure.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Tablet
This section outlines some key features of your tablet and
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the tablet is
in use. It also shows how to navigate through the tablet and
provides information on using a memory card.
Features of Your Tablet
Your tablet is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many useful
features. The following list outlines a few of the included
features.
• Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of menus and
options including applications and five home screens
• Solid Android platform
• Ready access to the Internet
• Readers Hub application for reading books, newspapers, and
magazines
• Built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology
• Brilliant wide-screen AMOLED display
• 3.2 Megapixel camera and camcorder
• Google Maps Navigation functionality provides real-time navigation
• microSD card compatibility for use in data storage and access
• Up to 16GB expandable memory slot
• Sync and update social network applications
Front View of Your Tablet
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1. Indicator icons: shows the information needed to operate
your tablet, such as the received signal strength, battery
level, time, unread Emails, etc.
2. Home screen indicator : shows which of 5 different Home
screens is presently displayed.
3. Google Quick Search bar: a shortcut to Google Search
that allows you to search for items on the internet.
4. Application icons: you can place shortcuts to your
favorite applications on the Home screen and delete
default icons you don’t want.
5. Primary shortcuts: allows quick access to Browser,
Menu, and Email. For more information, refer to “Primary
Shortcuts” on page 12.
6. Menu key: allows you to access sub-menus with
additional options for different features and applications.
7. Home key: allows you to return to the main Home screen
from any Home screen or menu.
8. Back key: allows you step backwards when navigating a
menu or web page.
9. Search key: allows you to access the Google Search
feature where you can search for items on the internet.
10. Light sensor : this sensor uses the ambient light level to
adjust both screen brightness/contrast and keypad access.
• In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause the phone to
increase the brightness and contrast for better viewing.
• In a dark light condition (while talking on the phone) the sensors
detect talk activity and lock the keypad to prevent accidental key
presses.
11. Front Camera : this camera allows you to take pictures or
videos of yourself and use the video chat application.

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Side Views of Your Tablet
1. 3.5mm Headset jack : allows you to plug in headphones.
2. Microphone : used for speech applications.
3. Power/Accessory Interface connector: allows you to
connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories
such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
4. Memory Card port : your tablet has an external memory port
for a microSD™(SD) or microSDHC™(SD) card.
5. Volume keys : allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in
standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either
volume key ( )to mute the ring tone. Press and
hold either volume key to reject the call and send it directly
to voicemail. Adjusts text size when reading a message or
using the browser in the Applications folder.
6. Lock key: ( ) lets you lock or unlock the touch
screen. For more information on locking your tablet, see
“Locking and Unlocking the tablet” on page 20.
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Rear View of Your Tablet
1. Camera lens : is used to take pictures and shoot videos.
2. External speaker : allows you to hear when the
Speakerphone is turned on.
Display Layout
Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the
tablet’s status and options, as well as providing access to
application icons. For more information, refer to “Front View of
Your Tablet” on page 9.
Primary Shortcuts
There are four non-movable Application Shortcuts that appear at
the bottom of all Home screens. The default shortcuts are:
• Browser for surfing the Internet.
• Menu for accessing the applications on your tablet.
• Email for creating and viewing Email.
While viewing the Applications Menu, the Menu shortcut changes
to Home , which returns you to the main Home screen.
Indicator Icons
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your tablet’s display
and Indicator area:
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Displays your current signal strength. The greater the
number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You cannot
send or receive any messages or emails or access
online information.
Displays when there is a system error or alert.
Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is fully
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Displays when your battery is charging. Also displays
battery charge level.
Device Power Critical – Shows your current battery
only has three percent power remaining and will
immediately shutdown.
Displays when an external microSD memory card is
detected.
Displays when an external microSD memory card is
removed.
Displays when an external microSD memory card is
full.
Displays when the tablet is connected to a computer
via a supported USB cable connection.
Displays when a new text or multimedia message is
received. The number of new messages is indicated
inside of the circle.
Displays when Email is received.
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Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified
time. For more information, refer to “Alarm Clock” on
page 105.
Displays when the Sound profile is set to silent or the
volume has been manually lowered below level 1.
Displays when the Sound profile is set to vibrate.
Displays when Bluetooth is activated.
Displays when a Bluetooth device has been paired
with the tablet.
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a
communication issue with the target Wireless Access
Point (WAP).
Displays when GPS is acquiring a signal.
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For more details on configuring your tablet’s settings, see
“Changing Your Settings” on page 70.
Application Icons
The Application menu provides quick access to the items you use
most frequently.
The following table contains a description of each application. If
the application is already described in another section of this
user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is
provided.
For information on navigating through the Applications icons, see
“Navigating Through the Application Menus” on page 21.
1. From the Home screen, tap , then tap one of the
application icons.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. To return to the Home screen, press .
The following applications are available:
Alarm Clock : The Alarm Clock application allows you to
set an alarm to ring at a specific time. For more
information, refer to “Alarm Clock” on page 105.
AllShare : AllShare allows your tablet to stream photos,
music and videos from its memory to other Digital Living
Network Alliance (DLNA) certified devices. Your tablet can
also play digital content streamed from other DLNA
certifieddevices. Formoreinformation, referto “AllShare”
on page 106.
Browser :
Open the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is
fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to
enhance the Internet browsing feature on your tablet. For
more information, refer to “Browser” on page 90. This
icon only displays in the Applications menu when
Browser has been removed as a primary shortcut.
Calendar :
With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by
day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act
as a reminder, if necessary. For more information, refer to
“Calendar” on page 108.
Camera :
Use your 5.0 megapixel camera feature to produce
photos in a JPEG format. For more information, refer to
“Camera” on page 51.

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Contacts :
You can manage your daily contacts by storing their name
and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries
can be sorted by name, entry, or group. You can also
synchronize your tablet Contact List, the network backup
service. For more information, refer to “Contacts and Your
Address Book” on page 35.
Daily Briefing :
With Daily Briefing, you can monitor the weather, financial
information,news,and yourschedulefromoneconvenient
location. For more information, refer to “Daily Briefing” on
page 109.
Digital Frame :
With the Digital Frame application, you can set your
screen to display a slideshow of your pictures. You can
also set it to display a clock and play music. For more
information, refer to “Digital Frame” on page 110.
eBook:
For more information, refer to “eBook” on page 107.
Email :
Email enables you to review and create email using AIM®,
AOL®, Yahoo!® Mail, Hotmail, Windows Live, NetZero,
SBC Yahoo! and several other email services. You can also
receive email from Exchange server accounts. For more
information, refer to “Using Email” on page 66.
Gallery :
The Gallery is where you view photos and play back
videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing
tasks,viewa slideshow,set photosas wallpaper orcontact
image, and share as a picture message. For more
information, refer to “Gallery” on page 49.
Gmail :
Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured
when you first set up your tablet. Depending on your
synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically
synchronize with your Gmail account on the web. For more
information, refer to “Using Gmail” on page 68.
Google Search :
The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen
Internet search engine powered by Google™. For more
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Latitude :
With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of
your friends on a map or ona list. You can also share or hide
your location. For more information, refer to “Latitude” on
page 112.
Maps :
Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom,
and satellite maps and local business information,
including locations, contact information, and driving
directions. You can also post public messages about a
location and trackyour friends. Formore information,refer
to “Maps” on page 114.
Market :
Android Market provides access to downloadable
applications and games to install on your tablet. Android
Market alsoallows youto provide feedbackand comments
about an application, or flag an application that might be
incompatible with your tablet. For more information, refer
to “Market” on page 116.
Media Hub:
Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie
and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite
content and watch from the convenience of anywhere. For
more information, refer to “Media Hub” on page 43.
Memo :
This feature allows you to create a memo. For more
information, refer to “Memo” on page 116.
Music :
Music allows you to play music files that you have stored
on your microSD card. You can also create playlists. For
more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 46.
My Files :
My Files allows you to manage your sounds, images,
videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory
card data in one convenient location. For more
information, refer to “My Files” on page 117.

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Navigation :
Navigation is an internet-connected GPS navigation
system with voice guidance. You can type or speak your
destination.Formore information,refer to“Navigation” on
page 152.
News and Weather :
Select from any of the available tabs: Weather, Top
Stories, U.S., Sports, and Entertainment.
Places :
Places is an application that uses Google Maps and your
location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, Bars,
Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, and Gas Stations. You can also
add your own locations. For more information, refer to
“Places” on page 121.
Quick Office :
The ThinkFree Office application allows you to create and
save Microsoft Word and Excel documents. You can also
view existing Powerpoint presentations and PDFs.
Settings :
This icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for
your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security,
memory, and any extra settings associated with your
phone. For more information, refer to “Changing Your
Settings” on page 70.
Talk :
Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application
for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation
logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail
account. This allows you to search a chat log and store
them in your Gmail accounts. For more information, refer
to “Google Talk” on page 69.
Task Manager :
The Task Manager application provides information about
the processes and programs running on your tablet, as
well as the memory status. It can also be used to terminate
processes and applications. For more information, refer to
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Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-used
applications to the Home screen or to the folders you created. For
details, see “Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 22.
Google Search Bar
The Google Search Bar provides you an on-screen Internet
search engine powered by Google™.
1. From the main home screen, tap the Google Search bar
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2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the item you want to
search for, then tap Go .
3. Tap to narrow your search results. Tap All , Web , or
Apps to only search in those areas.
4. Tap to use Google Voice Search. For more
information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 123.
Feeds and Updates
This application allows you to have feeds and updates from
Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter displayed on your tablet.
1. Press to activate the Home screen.
2. Navigate to a desired empty Home screen.
3. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
Video :
The Video application plays video files stored on your
microSD card. For more information, refer to “Video
Player” on page 48.
Voice Search :
The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated application
that allows you to tell thephonewhat to searchforand then
the phone activates a Google search based on what you
said. For more information, refer to “Voice Search” on
page 123.
World clock :
World Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in
hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones
around the world. For more information, refer to “World
Clock” on page 123.
YouTube :
YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can
uploadandshare videos,andviewthem inMPEG-4format.
For more information, refer to “YouTube” on page 124.

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4. From the
Add to Home screen window tap Widgets .
5. Tap Feeds and Updates . The Feeds and Updates screen will
be displayed on the selected Home screen.
6. Tap on the Tap here to add account field.
7. Select the Social networks that you would like to have
added to your Feeds and Updates. Select Facebook ,
MySpace , and/or Twitter .
8. You must first sign in to the social networks that you would
like to have feeds and updates displayed on your tablet.
Enter Email and Password and tap Log in .
9. The Feeds and Updates screen will be updated with the
latest feeds and updates from your social networks.
10. Tap in the top right corner of the screen to
automatically refresh your social networking feeds and
content.
11. Tap to display the following settings:
•Autorefresh : this option allows you to set how often your social
networks are updated. Choose None, Every 30 minutes, Every 1
hour, Every 4 hours, Every 8 hours, or Once a day.
• Select service : this option allows you to turn the Feeds and
Updates to your different social networks on or off. Tap the social
networks to toggle the green arrows on and off. The green arrow
indicates that the Feeds and Updates are on.
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