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  • Page 1 A N D R O I D T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Section 2: Understanding Your Device ..18 Samsung Keyboard ....44 Features ......18 Text Input Methods .
  • Page 8 Using the Handwriting Feature ... . 50 Camera ......104 Using Speech Recognition .
  • Page 9 AT&T FamilyMap ..... 138 My Files ......155 AT&T Navigator .
  • Page 10 YouTube ......170 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..216 YPmobile ......171 UL Certified Travel Charger .

  • Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 12: Battery

    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.
  • Page 13 1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (1). Correct Incorrect Charging 3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power Head outlet. 2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ 4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head Accessory Port (2).

  • Page 14: Installing The Sim Card

    Note: If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn Caution! Make sure that the SIM card’s gold contacts face on the device, even with the USB power adapter downward and that the notched corner of the card connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few goes in first.

  • Page 15: Turning Your Device On And Off

    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) or re-displayed (touch For more information, refer to Back).
  • Page 16 Wi-Fi Make it Google Make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its choose one of the following options: Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google Talk, and Google Play Touch Add Wi-Fi network to enter a Network SSID that is The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new...
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Creating A New Google Account

    Creating a New Google Account 2. Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your account? link and follow the on-screen instructions. In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will Using Google Maps need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your device.
  • Page 19 Task Manager Pop-Up Task Manager Application The Task manager pop-up provides information about Active The Task Manager application provides information about applications and includes a RAM manager. It also has a link to applications, including Active applications, Downloaded, RAM the Task Manager application. manager, Storage, and Help.

  • Page 20: Memory Card

    Installing a Memory Card 3. Touch Downloaded to view applications installed from Google Play. Touch Uninstall to remove an application 1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose from your device. the slot. 4. Touch RAM manager to display the amount of Random 2.

  • Page 21: Galaxy Tab Accessories

    Settings Storage. To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab: 2. Under SD card, touch Unmount SD card. 1. Go to http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab- accessories. 3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose the slot. Galaxy Tab accessories display. 2. Use your model number to find compatible accessories.
  • Page 22 2. Swipe across the screen as shown. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. Locking the device manually Press the Power/Lock Key Unlocking the Device 1. Press the Power/Lock Key The Lock screen displays.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    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. Getting Started...

  • Page 24: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    Preloaded applications such as AllShare Play , Google Play Google Maps , and Voice Search) ® Books, Google Play Store, Polaris Office, and Samsung • Messaging Features: Media Hub. For more information, refer to “Applications” on – Gmail page 39.

  • Page 25: Front View

    Warning! This device does not support some USB storage media devices. For more information, refer to “Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 15. Front View The following items can be found on the front of your device as illustrated. 1. External Speakers: Used in music or video playback, notification tones, and for other sounds.

  • Page 26: Top View

    “Smart Remote” on page 165. 5. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones. Model:SGH-I497 SKU:SGHI498ZSA FCC ID:A3LSGHI497 RATED:5V=;2A For Information Call 1 888 987 4357 MADE IN CHINA BY SAMSUNG 6. SIM Card Port: Insert your SIM card here.

  • Page 27: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. 1. Google Search: Search the web by typing or speaking. For more information, refer to “Search”...
  • Page 28 9. Home: Display the central Home screen. Touch and 14. Notification Icons: Presents icons to show notifications hold to display the Task Manager pop-up. from the system or from an application. Touch a Notification Icon to display more detail. For a list of 10.
  • Page 29 Customizing the Home Screens Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences: customize the Home screen by removing or adding panels. 1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels. 2.

  • Page 30: Navigating Your Device

    2. Use these controls to configure panels: Note: When the on-screen keyboard is active, Close Delete: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash Keyboard displays. Can to remove the panel from the Home Home screen. Touch Home to display the first center Home screen. Add: Touch to add a new panel, up to a total Navigation of seven.
  • Page 31 Application Bar To view the screen shots: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps The Application Bar is the area along the top of various My Files. application screens. It usually contains the Search and Menu icons, as well as other icons that are used to display options 2.

  • Page 32: Notifications

    Pinch Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and Google Talk, have individual settings that can be configured. See the Use two fingers, such as your index finger settings for individual applications in the applicable section and thumb, to make an inward pinch of this user manual.

  • Page 33: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings 2. Touch the time at the top of the pop-up to display a Date and time pop-up. Touch Automatic date and time To view and control the most common settings for your or Automatic time zone to use network-provided date tablet, as well as accessing the complete Settings and time or time zone.
  • Page 34 Sweep the pop-up to the left to see additional settings. 4. Touch Clear to remove Notification Icons from the System Bar. • Mobile data: Disables mobile data so you can no longer use 5. Touch a notification entry to display the details. applications such as Browser, Email, and YouTube using a 6.

  • Page 35: Status Bar

    The Status Bar is part of the System Bar and displays icons to show network status, battery power, and other details. Samsung account: Set up your Samsung account. For more information, refer to “Signing In to your Battery Fully Charged: When the battery is fully Samsung Account”...
  • Page 36 Airplane Mode: Indicates that the Airplane Mode is GPS Active: Displays when GPS is active. active, which allows you to use many of your device’s features, but it cannot access online Alarm Set: Displays when you set an alarm to ring at information or applications.

  • Page 37: Primary Shortcuts

    Primary Shortcuts Adding Widgets to a Home screen 1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the main Home place the Widget. screen. 2. From that Home screen, touch Apps. Tip: The main Home screen is usually the center Home screen.
  • Page 38 Widget Options • Calendar: Displays a list of your events. For more information, refer to “Calendar” on page 140. The following widgets are available. • • Calendar (mini today): Use Calendar to organize events and tasks Alarm: Add an alarm then touch the widget to edit the for a day.
  • Page 39 “Google+” on page 80. “Email” on page 64. • Media Hub: Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest • Email account: Access an Email account. Appears once an Email movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite account is set up.
  • Page 40 • • Music playlist: Choose a music playlist to access from a home Traffic: Enter a name for the widget and a destination, and then screen. For more information, refer to “Playing, Renaming, or touch Save. Touch the widget to use the Traffic component of the Deleting a Playlist”...

  • Page 41: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Removing App Shortcuts Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or Touch and hold the App Shortcut until Delete features, such as Email or other applications. displays at the top of the screen, then drag the App 1.

  • Page 42: Wallpapers

    Managing Folders Wallpapers To name a folder: You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose Touch the folder, touch the Unnamed folder field, and from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have use the keyboard to enter a name for the folder.

  • Page 43: Mini App Tray

    • Wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch 2. Touch Edit at the right side of the tray to customize the an image to view it. Touch Set wallpaper to save it as Mini App Tray. For more information, refer to wallpaper.

  • Page 44: Apps Screen

    Customizing the Mini App Tray To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps screen: You can choose applications to display on the Mini App Tray 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. and arrange them in any order. 2.

  • Page 45: Applications

    Application Information ® Amazon Kindle: Download Amazon books to read To view information about an App, such as the amount of on your device. A shortcut to Amazon Kindle storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and displays on a Home screen by default.
  • Page 46 AT&T Navigator: AT&T Navigator provides turn-by- Contacts: Save and manage contact information for turn navigation and access to local searches. A your friends and colleagues. A shortcut to Contacts shortcut to AT&T Navigator displays on the Home displays on a Home screen by default. For more screen in an AT&T folder by default.
  • Page 47 Google+: Share updates and see what is going on Messages: AT&T Messages brings your texts, calls, around you with Google+. For more information, and voicemail messages together into a single refer to “Google+” on page 80. conversation thread and is accessible by phone or computer.
  • Page 48 Photo editor: To perfect any photos stored on your Play Store: Browse, download, and install Android tablet, use Photo editor to crop, rotate, resize, applications. A shortcut to Play Store displays on adjust color and contrast, and much more. For more the Home screen by default.
  • Page 49 Smart Remote: Locate and watch programming on YouTube: View and upload YouTube videos, right your tv and then control your entertainment system from your device. For more information, refer to with gestures from the device. A shortcut to Smart “YouTube” on page 170. Remote displays on a Home screen by default.

  • Page 50: Section 3: Entering Text

    Your device uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for text entry using the Voice input feature. Your device recognizes your called the Samsung keyboard. Use the keyboard to enter speech and enters text for you. For more information, refer letters, punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text to “Using Speech Recognition”...

  • Page 51: Using The Samsung Keyboard

    Using the Samsung Keyboard Configuring the Keyboard To configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences: The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring predictive text. Input characters by Touch Set up input methods in the Status bar and...
  • Page 52 The Language and input settings screen displays. S key to open a small window where you can chose an 3. Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display accented vowel or other alternate letter. Slide to the letter Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 53 Set up input methods in the Status bar. The Set up input methods pop-up displays. 2. Touch Set up input methods. The Language and input settings screen displays. 3. Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display Samsung keyboard settings. 4. Touch My word list. 5. Touch Add.
  • Page 54 Editing Text 2. Touch and drag either tab to select more or less text. You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting, Tip: Touch Select all in the Application bar to select all text in copying, or pasting text. These operations can be performed the field.
  • Page 55 A pop-up displays. 2. Touch next to Samsung keyboard. 3. Touch Paste in the pop-up. The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays. To paste text directly from the clipboard: 3. Touch T9 Trace to enable the T9 Trace option. 1. Touch and hold...

  • Page 56: Using The Handwriting Feature

    2. If necessary, touch Set up input methods in the Here are a few tips to get you started: Status bar and then touch Samsung keyboard. • Auto-spacing: When you finish a word, just lift your finger and The Samsung keyboard displays.
  • Page 57 Symbols Mode Language numbers and symbols keyboard. • To return to the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold Options and slide to Keyboard. Handwriting Settings To change the Handwriting settings: 1. Touch and then touch Set up input methods.

  • Page 58: Using Speech Recognition

    You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice input 500ms, 1000ms, or 2000ms. feature, which lets you enter text by speaking. The Samsung • Pen thickness: Change the pen thickness to 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 keyboard recognizes your speech and enters text for you.

  • Page 59: Section 4: Contacts And Accounts

    Samsung account: Add your Samsung account. For more 2. Touch Add account, then touch the account type. information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung Account” 3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials to on page 189. complete the set-up process.
  • Page 60 To access Contacts: • Name: Enter a first name for the contact. Touch to enter a Name prefix, First name, Middle name, Last name, and From a Home screen, touch Contacts. Name suffix. – or – • Phone: Enter a telephone number, then touch the Label From a Home screen, touch Apps...
  • Page 61 5. Touch to add additional fields.Touch to remove an 3. Touch Edit. unused field. 4. Continue entering contact information. For more 6. Touch Add another field to add these additional fields: information, refer to “Creating Contacts” on page 54. Deleting Contacts Phonetic name, Organization, IM, Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, and Relationship.
  • Page 62 Send email from Contacts Contacts Display Options To send an email to one or more contacts: There are various ways to display your Contacts and general Contacts settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, touch Contacts.
  • Page 63 • Print namecard: Check mark the fields you want to print and • Send all namecards: Allows you to transmit all of your then touch Done. You can only print on a Samsung printer. current Contact entries at a single time. If the recipient •...
  • Page 64 Linked Contacts • Send individual namecards: Allows you to transmit Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, single contacts, one at a time. The recipient must accept including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email each namecard as it is received. This method of providers.
  • Page 65 Separating Contacts Tip: Set up a contact record for yourself to share your 1. From a Home screen, touch Contacts. information with others. 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its information. 3. At the prompt, choose a sending method. Options are: 3.

  • Page 66: Groups

    Creating a New Group 2. From a Home screen, touch Contacts. 3. Touch Menu Import/Export. Create a new group when you add or edit a contact. 4. Touch Import from USB storage, Export to USB storage, 1. From a Home screen, touch Contacts.
  • Page 67 Renaming a Group 4. Touch Select all or the name of each group to delete. 5. Touch Delete to delete the groups. Choose from To rename a group that you created: Group only or Group and group members. 1. From a Home screen, touch Contacts.

  • Page 68: Favorites

    Removing Group Members Tip: You do not have to edit the contact to change the Starred To remove contacts from a group: status. 1. From a Home screen, touch Contacts. Accessing Favorites 2. Touch Groups and then touch the group from which you want to remove members.
  • Page 69 Removing Favorites To remove one contact from your favorites list: 1. From a Home screen, touch Contacts. To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list: 2. Touch a contact to display it. 1. From a Home screen, touch Contacts.

  • Page 70: Section 5: Messaging

    Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different 3. Your account’s incoming server settings are different types of messages. It also includes the features and depending on the kind of email service for the account. functionality associated with messaging. If you are asked What type of account?, touch the type Types of Messages of account: POP3 account, IMAP account, or Microsoft...
  • Page 71 • Period to sync email: For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, set • Automatically download attachments when connected to how to store email on the tablet. Options are: Automatic, All, 1 Wi-Fi: Enable or disable auto-download of files attached to or 3 days, 1 or 2 weeks, or 1 month. recent messages when connected through Wi-Fi.
  • Page 72 Adding Additional Email Accounts 2. Touch the box to the left of one or more conversations and then choose one of the following options: To add additional email accounts: • Star : Mark the conversations with a gold star and list 1.
  • Page 73 • Delete all: Delete all items for this email account. 5. Touch the body of the email to enter the text of your email. • New meeting invitation: Use Calendar to add an event or add a task. For more information, refer to “Creating an Event or 6.
  • Page 74 Account Settings Insert quick response: Insert text that you frequently use in email. For more information, Account settings lets you configure handling of email on your refer to “Account Settings” on page 68. device. Font size: Choose a text font size of 9, 10,12, 14, Note: Available settings may depend on the email account and 16, 20, 24, 28, or 36 points.
  • Page 75 • Quick responses: Edit text that you frequently use in email. Data usage Touch an email account to display the following • Sync email: When enabled, email from your account is settings: synchronized with your device’s email. Common settings • Email check frequency: Set how often to check for new email sent to this account during.
  • Page 76 • Sync schedule: Set up your peak and off-peak schedule Server settings controls, which determines when your tablet checks the email • Exchange server settings: Configure incoming server service for new email. settings. • Out of office settings: Lets you set how email is handled for a –...
  • Page 77 Incoming Server Settings • Port: Set the Security type first to enter the typical server port number in this field automatically. Or enter a different port Your account’s exchange or incoming server settings are different, depending on the kind of email service for the number if your email service provider requires it.

  • Page 78: Gmail

    • Require sign-in: Check this option to enter a username and Note: You can use more than one Google account on your password for your SMTP server, if your email service provider device. To add another account, touch Menu requires that you enter them to send email. Settings ADD ACCOUNT.
  • Page 79 Managing Your Gmail Conversations 4. The device communicates with the Google server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When In addition to managing your Gmail account, there are complete, your Gmail displays in the Inbox. options for changing the status of one or more Gmail Refreshing Your Gmail Account conversations in an account.
  • Page 80 3. Touch Menu for these options: 3. Touch the To field to enter recipients. As you enter • Add star / Remove star: Mark (or unmark) conversations with names or email addresses, matching contacts display. a yellow star. Starred conversations are listed in the Starred Touch a contact to add it to the field.
  • Page 81 Gmail Account Settings • Priority Inbox: This setting is only available if you have configured Gmail on the web to show Priority Inbox. If available, 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. you can set Priority Inbox as the conversation list to open when 2.

  • Page 82: Google Talk

    Open Talk and Sign In • Days of mail to sync: Set the number days to sync email for this Gmail account. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Talk. • Manage labels: Choose which labels are synchronized. If you are not signed in to a Google account, the Add a •...
  • Page 83 Invite a Friend to Chat 2. Touch Accept, if you want to accept the invitation and chat, Decline, if you do not want to chat with and share You can invite anyone with a Google Account to become your your Google Talk status with the sender right now, or friend in Google Talk, so you can chat with each other and view each other’s online status.
  • Page 84 3. Touch a Friend’s entry to display the Chat entries for Note: If you touch the REMOVE option, touch Add friend that Friend. Send chat invitation to, to make the Friend visible again. 4. Touch Menu to display the following options, which are available while viewing your Friends list and •...
  • Page 85 2. Touch Menu Settings, then touch an account for VOICE & VIDEO CHAT options: • Video chat notifications: Set whether to open a dialog or GENERAL display a notification in the System Bar when you are invited to a video chat. •...

  • Page 86: Google

    Google+ Messages Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a AT&T Messages brings your texts, calls, and voicemail lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream messages together into a single conversation thread and is to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast accessible by phone or computer.

  • Page 87: Messenger

    5. Enter your ID and Password and touch Sign In. 3. Select the account you want to use to sign in to Google+. 6. The first time you use Messages, you will need to set – or – up a few things. Touch Record Greeting to record a personal greeting or tap Skip if you want to do it later.

  • Page 88: Section 6: Multimedia

    Accept to continue or Decline to exit. page 132. The Media Hub screen displays. Media Hub 3. To rent or buy media, you must have a Samsung Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie account. Touch Menu My Profile to sign in to and TV content.
  • Page 89 • 5. When you find media you want to view, use these You MUST be in network coverage to license Media Content you options: have acquired through the Service. • View trailer: View a short clip from the movie or show. •...

  • Page 90: Music Player

    – In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period 2. Touch Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, Genres, Folders, of more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis) Composers, Years, or Music square to change the way after the Media Content has been rented (e.g., if you begin you view the contents of your library.
  • Page 91 Creating a Playlist 2. Touch and touch a playlist. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps – or – Music Player Playlists. Touch Playlists, touch a playlist, and then touch 2. Touch New playlist. Add music. 3. Touch the name field to enter a name for the playlist. All songs are displayed.
  • Page 92 Changing the Order of a Playlist 4. Touch the box next to a playlist title. A check mark 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps indicates the playlist is to be deleted. Music Player. 5. Touch Remove and then touch OK to delete the selected 2.
  • Page 93 Playing Music • Settings: The following settings display: Advanced To play a song: – Sound settings: Choose SoundAlive and Play speed 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps settings. Music Player. – Lyrics: Display the lyrics of the song, if available. 2.
  • Page 94 Accessing the Music Player 3. Touch the music player to enlarge it and touch the screen to display the sound and playlist controls. If you navigate away from the Music Player application and music is playing, you can change songs or easily return to Artist / the Music Player: List...
  • Page 95 4. During playback, use the sound and playlist controls: • Repeat: Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all songs, or • Favorite: Touch the star to mark the current song as a disable repeat mode. Options While Playing a Song favorite.

  • Page 96: Play Music App

    Play Music App It then displays a carousel view of your new and recent music, organized by album. The Play Music app contains a music player that plays music and other audio files that you copy from your computer or store online.
  • Page 97 Changing Library View 3. Type the name of an artist, album, song, or playlist. Touch on the keyboard to remove the keyboard. You can change the way you view the contents of your library. Matching songs are displayed in a list below the search 1.
  • Page 98 • Hide now playing bar / Show now playing bar: Hide or show • Help: Opens the Browser with information about the Music the Now Playing bar that displays at the bottom of the screen. application. Listening to Music You can return to the Now playing screen from other Music screens by touching the name of the current song in the Now You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in Playing bar.
  • Page 99 3. Touch the label area under an item. 2. Touch a song in your library to listen to it. – or – The following options display depending on the item view: While viewing a list of songs, touch next to a song and touch Play.
  • Page 100 Displaying the Now Playing Screen 2. Play a song. For more information, refer to “Playing Music” on page 93. Touch the Now playing bar to display the Now playing screen. If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to The Now playing bar displays.
  • Page 101 Creating a Playlist 7. Touch the Now playing screen to display the following buttons that you can use to control the playback of 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps songs, albums, and playlists: Play Music. 2. Touch the Playlists library view. Touch Thumbs up or Thumbs down to add the song to a Thumbs up or Thumbs down playlist.
  • Page 102 Shopping for Music at the Play Store 4. Touch the New playlist field to enter a name for the playlist. To visit the Google Play Store where you can find and buy – or – music: 1. From a Home screen, touch Play Store.

  • Page 103: Video Player

    To make your online music available offline on your device: 4. Touch the gray pin next to each item you want to make 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps available offline. Play Music. – or – 2. Change your library view to Albums, Artists, or Touch a white pin to stop making it available offline.
  • Page 104 2. Touch the Thumbnails, List, or Folders tab. 6. Touch the icon in the upper left corner of the display screen while the video is playing to change the Display 3. Touch Search and use the keyboard to enter a Mode from original size to full screen in ratio or full search term.

  • Page 105: Play Movies & Tv

    9. During playback, press Menu for options: • Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to • Share via: Send the video by Google+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, nearby devices. YouTube, Gmail, or Email. • Settings: Touch this option to view the following: •...

  • Page 106: Gallery

    Gallery 4. Touch Menu to display the following options: • Select album / Select group: Touch one or more albums or Your device’s 10.1-inch 1280x800 WXGA TFT (PLS) LCD screen groups that you want to share, stream to another device, or provides a high-resolution display of photos and videos.
  • Page 107 Viewing Photos and Videos 7. Touch Slideshow to view a slideshow of photos and video thumbnails in the group. Touch the screen to 1. From a Home screen, touch Gallery. stop the slideshow and view the photo or video being 2.
  • Page 108 There is only two options for videos that are not Lock Screen, or Home and lock screens. playing: • Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer. • Rename: Enter an new file name. • Show on map: This option displays if a Location exists for the •...
  • Page 109 Playing Videos 4. Touch Contact photo and then touch a contact entry. – or – 1. From a Home screen, touch Gallery. Touch Home and lock screens, Home screen wallpaper, 2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then or Lock screen wallpaper.

  • Page 110: Camera

    Sharing Photos and Videos 1. From the Home screen, touch Camera. – or – Share photos and videos with your friends. 1. From a Home screen, touch Gallery. From a Home screen, touch Apps Camera. 2. Touch a category and then a group to display If a memory card is inserted, the Storage setting thumbnails.
  • Page 111 The Camera screen displays. 3. To take the photo, touch the Camera button. 4. Touch Back to leave the Camera and display the Storage previous screen. Settings Active Indicator Shortcuts Important! Do not take photos of people without their permission. Mode Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
  • Page 112 To customize these shortcuts: • Shooting mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode, from: 1. Touch Settings Edit shortcuts. – Single shot: Take a single photo. – or – – Smile shot: Touch the Camera button to automatically focus on Touch and hold any of the shortcut icons to edit them. the subject’s face and take the photo.
  • Page 113 Viewing Photos with the Image Viewer • Resolution: Set a size for the image. Options are: 3.2M (2048x1536), w2.4M (2048x1152), 2M (1600X1200), After taking a photo, use the Image Viewer to view, share, w1.3M (1536x864), 1.3M (1280x960), w0.9M (1280x720), delete, or edit photos. or 0.3M (640x480).

  • Page 114: Camcorder

    8. Touch Menu to select Set picture as to assign the Settings Current or Storage photo as a Contact photo, Home and lock screens, Shortcuts Elapsed Time Indicator Home screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos and Mode Videos”...
  • Page 115 Editing Camcorder Settings Shortcuts 4. To start recording, touch Record. During recording, a white square appears on the As with the camera, the first five icons are actually shortcuts to camcorder settings. These five shortcuts can be Record button. customized to fit your preference. 5.
  • Page 116 Viewing Videos with the Image Viewer • Recording mode: Set a recording mode. Options are: Normal and Limit for email, which limits the size of the video to 50 After recording a video, use the Image Viewer to play, share, megabytes.

  • Page 117: Photo Editor

    Photo Editor Note: Videos are stored in the /Root/sdcard/DCIM/Camera The Photo editor application provides basic editing functions folder as mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My for photos that you take on your device. Along with basic Files” on page 155. image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color, it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the photo.
  • Page 118 5. When all updates to the photo have been made, touch Inverse: Select the entire picture except for the Save. Use the keyboard to name the edited photo selected area. and touch OK to save it. Undo: Remove the last change. 6.

  • Page 119: Games

    Games Real Racing 2 Real Racing 2 is a high definition, 3D racer that has you racing as a Rookie on a racing circuit. Tip: A shortcut to Real Racing 2 displays on a Home screen by default. 1. From a Home screen, touch Real Racing 2.

  • Page 120: Section 7: Connections

    Section 7: Connections This section describes the various connections your device can make including accessing the Internet with your Browser, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting to your PC. Browser Browser is your access to the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate Browser and introduces you to the basic features.
  • Page 121 Selecting Items On a Page • Touch Forward to go forward to a recent page. • Touch Refresh to reload the current page. While browsing, use gestures and menus to navigate: Touching and Dragging • Touch an item to select it. •...
  • Page 122 Using Browser Windows 3. Touch a match to complete the URL. – or – You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily switch between windows. Continue entering characters and touch the Go key to 1. From the Home screen, touch Browser.
  • Page 123 Copying and Pasting a Hyperlink or URL Accessing Bookmarks and History 1. From the Home screen, touch Browser. Launch a bookmarked page or reload recent pages. 2. Browse to a webpage. 1. From the Home screen, touch Browser. 3. Touch and hold on the link or URL, then touch Copy link 2.
  • Page 124 Browser Menu 4. On the History tab, touch Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days, Last month, Older, or Most visited to use these options: While viewing a webpage, touch Menu for the following • Touch a page to reload it. options: •...
  • Page 125 • – Print: Print the current screen or page to a Samsung printer. State: Enter your state. • – Settings: Configure web settings. For more information, refer to Postcode: Enter your ZIP code. “Browser Settings” on page 119. – Country: Enter your country.
  • Page 126 • Clear location access: Clear location access for all websites. • Inverted screen rendering: Use the Preview screen and the following controls to configure inverted screen rendering: • Remember passwords: When enabled, saves user names – and passwords for sites you visit, to make future visits easier. Inverted rendering: Enable the display of websites with inverted colors –...
  • Page 127 • Default zoom: Adjusts the zoom feature. Set to Far, Medium, • Load images: When enabled, images are automatically loaded or Close. when you visit a page. When disabled, images are indicated by a link, which you can touch to download the picture. •...

  • Page 128: Wi-Fi

    Browser Quick Controls 4. Without lifting your finger, move to an option and then lift your finger to initiate the option. Use Quick Controls to maximize your viewing area while browsing the Internet. 5. To cancel, display the Quick controls and touch 1.
  • Page 129 Finding Wi-Fi Networks Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network You can have your device automatically notify you of When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available available networks. For more information, refer to “Advanced Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen. Settings”...

  • Page 130: Kies Via Wi-Fi

    3. From a Home screen, touch Apps Kies Via Wi-Fi Settings. Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your 4. Touch More settings Kies via Wi-Fi. device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and Select the source of the Wi-Fi connection for Kies air.

  • Page 131: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct 7. On that device, touch Accept. You have 30 seconds to touch Accept on the device to Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can which you want to connect for the connection to be transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. made.

  • Page 132: Bluetooth

    Turning Bluetooth On or Off 4. Touch Done. The other device displays a pop-up that indicates it is To turn Bluetooth on or off: receiving the file. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. The file is transferred and can be found in My Files in 2.
  • Page 133 Disconnecting a Paired Device 3. Enable the target device’s discoverable or visible mode. Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection 4. Touch the Bluetooth tab and then touch Scan. Touch between the device and your tablet, but retains the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point when you wish to Stop at any time to stop scanning.
  • Page 134 Deleting a Paired Device (Unpair) Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device Deleting a device from your Paired devices list removes its To receive data from a Bluetooth device: connection record. Once a device is unpaired, reconnection 1. Turn Bluetooth on. For more information, refer to “Turning Bluetooth On or Off”...

  • Page 135: Managing Downloads

    Managing Downloads Uninstalling an App Apps come pre-installed on your device and you can Files, apps, and other items you download in Browser, Gmail, download additional apps from Google Play. If you decide to, Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal you can uninstall apps you downloaded from Google Play and storage.

  • Page 136: Synchronizing With Windows Media Player

    To uninstall an app from the Apps screen: 3. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. list and begin synchronizing. 2. Touch Menu Downloaded applications. 4. When finished, exit Windows Media Player and disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 137: Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card 4. Copy files from the PC to the memory card (Card folder). Formatting erases all content from the memory card and 5. When finished, close the PC folder and disconnect the prepares it for use with your device. Formatting a Memory Card Using Your Device USB cable.

  • Page 138: Section 8: Applications And Widgets

    Section 8: Applications and Widgets GPS Applications This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to GPS applications allow you to achieve real-time, GPS- navigate through that particular application. If the application enabled, turn-by-turn navigation and to access local is already described in another section of this user manual, searches based on a variety of category parameters.

  • Page 139: Alarm

    • Volume: Touch and drag the slider to set alarm volume. • Alarm tone: Choose a tone for the alarm. (Back view of device) Model:SGH-I497 SKU:SGHI498ZSA FCC ID:A3LSGHI497 RATED:5V=;2A For Information Call 1 888 987 4357 MADE IN CHINA BY SAMSUNG Applications and Widgets...
  • Page 140 Editing and Deleting Alarms • Snooze: Enable or disable the snooze option for the alarm. If enabled, set the following options: 1. From a Home screen, touch Alarm. – Duration: Set the snooze duration to 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 2.

  • Page 141: Allshare Play

    “Turning Wi-Fi On or Off” on page 173. Connect to Wi-Fi, configure AllShare Play settings to identify Samsung account, or touch Sign in, if you have already your device as a server, and set treatment of copied files.
  • Page 142 Using Group Cast 3. Use the keyboard to enter a PIN code and touch Done. This process makes sure only desired recipients can While using various applications, such as Gallery, when you touch Share to share a file, you see Group Cast as view your shared image.

  • Page 143: Amazon Kindle

    Amazon Kindle Tip: A shortcut to AT&T displays on the main Home screen in Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for an AT&T folder by default. reading, right on your device. Using myAT&T Note: You must be registered with Amazon to use the Kindle 1.

  • Page 144: At&T Communication Manager

    AT&T Communication Manager 2. Touch Update to update the software. 3. If you do not have an account, touch Create New AT&T Communication Manager is the easy-to-use, all-in-one Account and follow the on-screen instructions. tool that helps you view and manage your data plan. –...

  • Page 145: At&T Navigator

    AT&T Navigator Browser AT&T Navigator provides access to real-time GPS-driven Your device includes a full HTML Browser, to access the applications. These programs not only allow you to achieve Internet. turn-by-turn navigation, but also access local searches. For more information, refer to “Browser” on page 114. Important! You must have a data plan to use this feature.

  • Page 146: Calculator

    Calculator Calendar The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions to Your device includes a powerful Calendar to help you solve simple arithmetic problems and advanced operators to organize your schedules more conveniently and effectively. solve more complex problems. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks.
  • Page 147 • List: Display only event and task names and dates for a • Zoom in: In the Week and Day views, increase the size of the selected year. Touch a year at the bottom of the screen to area being viewed. display another year.
  • Page 148 Creating an Event or Task Managing Events To create an event or task: You can delete, send, and edit events on your mobile device: 1. From the Home screen, touch Calendar. 1. From the Home screen, touch Calendar. 2. Double-tap the date for which you want to enter an all 2.
  • Page 149 Add Additional Calendar Accounts • Lock time zone: Allows you to lock event times and dates based on your selected time zone, which is defined by the To add additional accounts: following field. 1. From the Home screen, touch Calendar •...

  • Page 150: Camera

    Contacts Sync settings • Sync events/tasks: Displays the General sync settings. For Store contact information for your friends, family and colleagues, to quickly access information or to send a more information, refer to “Accounts and Sync” on message. page 187. For more information, refer to “Contacts”...

  • Page 151: Downloads

    Downloads Dual Clock Files, apps, and other items you download in Browser, Email, Display the time for two different locations. Gmail, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal To add the Dual clock widget to a Home screen, see “Adding storage.

  • Page 152: Gallery

    Gallery Google+ Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 100. to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast Tip: A shortcut to Gallery displays on a Home screen by messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant...
  • Page 153 Sharing Your Location with Friends To enable Wi-Fi: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Latitude map screen, touch Latitude Settings. to display your Latitude list of friends. At first, only your 2. Touch Location services Use wireless networks. name is displayed.

  • Page 154: Local

    Latitude Menu • My Places: Displays a list of offline maps, starred and recently viewed places, My Maps, checked-in, and rated places. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Latitude. • Offers: Notifies you if there are interesting offers nearby. 2.

  • Page 155: Maps

    3. Touch one of the business categories to search for a Tip: A shortcut to Maps displays on a Home screen by default. particular business. All of the businesses in that category that are close to From a Home screen, touch Maps.
  • Page 156 Touch • Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to • Touch an icon on the map to display information about the “Maps Settings” on page 151. location. For example, your location is indicated by a flashing • Help: Learn about Google maps. Other Map Options and a pop-up that displays your name.
  • Page 157 – Scale bar: If enabled, the scale bar is displayed on the map, Directions: Displays the Directions pop-up. Enter which shows the scale of the map in feet and meters. Start point and End point or touch the button to the –...

  • Page 158: Media Hub

    Media Hub your location. – Enable location history: This history is only seen by you. Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie – Automatic check-ins: Checks you in to places that you have and TV content.
  • Page 159 Composing a Memo • Print: Select one or all memos, touch Print, and send the memos to a Samsung printer. 1. From the Home screen, touch Memo. • Sync memo: Sign in to Google and use Google docs to back up 2.

  • Page 160: Messages

    – or – PIN number to view the memo. From a Home screen, touch Apps Print: Send this memo to a Samsung printer. Messages. Messenger Send via: Touch Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or Wi-Fi Direct to send the memo by the selected With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation.

  • Page 161: Music Player

    Music Player Note: You may have to touch one or more subfolders before Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. you encounter files. For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 84. 3. Touch a file to launch it in the associated application, if Tip: A shortcut to Music Player displays on a Home screen by the file is associated with an application.

  • Page 162: Navigation

    2. Touch Accept to accept the Google Maps Navigation Mark files: Touch the box to the left of each file beta message. or next to the folder to select all files in the 3. Touch in the Application bar and then touch either folder.

  • Page 163: Photo Editor

    6. To find a destination, touch an option: Menu: To display these options: • Speak destination: Say the name or address of your • Turn off voice/Turn on voice: Enable or destination. disable voice-guided prompts. • Type destination: Enter the destination. •...

  • Page 164: Play Books

    Play Books To add more books to your library: 1. Touch Shop in the Application bar. Use the Play Books app to read eBooks from the Internet- A pop-up displays a link to the Google Play™ Terms of based Google Play™ Books service. Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online Service.
  • Page 165 Play Books Options – Automatically read aloud: When set, your device automatically reads the selected book aloud when the To view Play Books options: application starts, if accessibility is set. For more information, From a Home screen, touch Apps refer to “Accessibility” on page 201. Play Books Menu.

  • Page 166: Play Magazines

    6. Touch Menu for these additional options: 7. Touch and drag the slider at the bottom of the page to • Original pages / Flowing text: Display the pages of the book display a different page, which is indicated by the in their original format or use your format settings.

  • Page 167: Play Movies & Tv

    Play Music 5. Sweep the screen to the left or right to view Categories, Featured, Top Selling, and New Arrivals. Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. 6. Touch a magazine to see more information For more information, refer to “Play Music App”...
  • Page 168 Updates to Downloaded Apps If you are not already logged in with your Google account, the Add a Google Account screen displays. You can check for new versions of applications by visiting the Google Play Store. Items that have a new version available •...

  • Page 169: Polaris Office

    Polaris Office Real Racing 2 ® Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office Real Racing 2 is a realistic racing game with incredible compatible office suite. This application provides a central resolution. place for managing your documents online or offline. Tip: A shortcut to Real Racing 2 displays on a Home screen by The application can also open Adobe PDF (Portable default.

  • Page 170: S Suggest

    S Suggest Search This application provides on-screen recommendations for Search the internet using the Google search engine. applications that are specifically supported and made for use Tip: The Google Search widget displays on each Home screen on your device. by default. For information about displaying widgets on 1.

  • Page 171: Settings

    Apps Settings. Smart Remote. Smart Remote The Samsung Disclaimer displays. Allows you to locate and watch programming on your TV and 2. Touch Agree. then control your entertainment system with gestures from 3. Touch Set Up Smart Remote Now: US & Canada.

  • Page 172: Task Manager

    Task Manager Video Maker View and manage active applications on your device. For Video Maker lets you custom-make your own videos. You can more information, refer to “Task Manager” on page 12. add themes, music, pictures, and other videos to your video. 1.

  • Page 173: World Clock

    World Clock 4. Touch the on the pop-up to add the city. 5. Touch Reorder to change the order of the cities. View the date and time in any time zone. Touch the grid on an entry and drag the entry to a 1.
  • Page 174 Adding Your First Stock 3. Touch Add to add another stock. For more information, refer to “Adding Your First Stock” on To add your first stock: page 168. 1. From a Home screen, touch the Yahoo! Finance widget. 4. Touch Menu to display the following options: The Yahoo Finance Add screen displays.

  • Page 175: Yahoo! News

    Yahoo! News Additional Options There are more options available from the full stock Display current news and much more from Yahoo! information screen. To add the Yahoo! News widget to a Home screen, see 1. From a Home screen, touch the Yahoo! Finance widget. “Adding Widgets to a Home screen”...

  • Page 176: Youtube

    YouTube 6. While browsing, touch Menu for these options: • Sign in / Sign out: Sign in, sign out, or add an account. You View and upload YouTube videos right from your device. may have to sign in to use certain options. 1.

  • Page 177: Ypmobile

    • Flag: Flag the video for YouTube review. 3. Read the introduction information and touch Continue. • Settings: Configure display and search settings and view 4. Your location is found using GPS. Touch OK to allow YP information about the application. to use your current location.

  • Page 178: Zinio

    Zinio 3. Read the Permissions and touch Accept & download to continue. Use the Zinio app to download and read your favorite 4. Touch Allow automatic updating if you want this magazines. You can browse for magazines, download subscriptions or single issues, and sync your magazines on application to automatically update multiple devices.

  • Page 179: Section 9: Settings

    Section 9: Settings Wireless and Network This section explains Settings for customizing your device. Accessing Settings Control your device’s wireless connections. Wi-Fi To access Settings: From the Home screen, touch Settings. Your device supports Wi-Fi b/g/n. Use Wi-Fi settings to –...
  • Page 180 Add Wi-Fi Network Advanced Settings To open a dialog where you can add a Wi-Fi network by Set up and manage wireless access points. entering its Network SSID (the name it broadcasts), security 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings type, and other properties: Wi-Fi.
  • Page 181 Bluetooth Additional Bluetooth Settings When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available. Use Bluetooth settings to manage Bluetooth connections, set your device’s name, and control your device’s visibility. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Turning Bluetooth On or Off Bluetooth.
  • Page 182 More Settings Press and hold the Power button then touch Airplane mode. This tab displays additional wireless and network information. – or – From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings More settings. More settings Airplane mode and then touch OK to Options display for Airplane mode, Mobile networks, turn on Airplane mode.
  • Page 183 Wi-Fi Direct • Access Point Names: Provides access to a wireless access point (hotspot). You can configure your device to connect directly with other Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data • Network operators: Displays the current network connection. between devices.
  • Page 184 4. When scanning is complete, touch a device name to The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and also begin the connection process to another Wi-Fi Direct displays a list of each application with a breakdown of compatible device. data usage by application.
  • Page 185 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Edit a VPN More settings VPN. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings More settings Basic VPN. 2. Touch Basic VPN Add VPN network. 2. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit. 3.

  • Page 186: Device

    • Device name: Enter the name for your device. The default is music apps, video apps, and more. the model number: SAMSUNG-SGH-I497. • Notifications: Sounds for alerts to new messages and other • Allowed devices list: Indicate the devices accessible to your events.
  • Page 187 System • System: Application sounds and other sounds made by your device. You can activate or deactivate both touch and screen lock sounds. Tip: You can also set System volume from the Home screen by 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings pressing the Volume Key.
  • Page 188 Screen Timeout 2. Touch Auto-rotate screen to enable or disable the auto-rotate feature. Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock). When enabled, a check mark appears in the check 1.
  • Page 189 Wallpaper Quick Launch The Quick Launch feature allows you to set multifunctional You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, softkey to open applications. Lock screen, or to both the Home and lock screens. Choose 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have...
  • Page 190 Power Saving SD Card Once a memory card has been installed in your device, When enabled, your device automatically analyzes the the SD card memory displays as Total space and screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. Available space. 1.
  • Page 191 2. Touch Screen or Android System to view how the Note: Unmounting an SD card will stop some applications display and the Android system are affecting battery from functioning. Applications may not be available until use. you mount the SD card again. Note: Other applications may be running that affect battery Formatting an SD Card use.
  • Page 192 Memory Usage 4. Touch an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, default See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. settings, and permissions. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings The following options are displayed: Application manager.

  • Page 193: Personal

    Running Services • Report: Report failure and other application information. View and control services running on your device. Note: Options vary by application. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Application manager. Personal 2. Touch the Running tab. This section of the Settings screen lets you manage the All the applications that are currently running on the personal settings for your device.
  • Page 194 Removing an Account 3. On the Auto sync field, touch the OFF / ON icon to turn Auto sync on or off, which controls whether Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its changes you make to information on your device or on messages, contacts, and other data from the the web are automatically synced with each other.
  • Page 195 Signing In to your Samsung Account • Touch Privacy policy to display the Samsung Privacy Policy. Several applications and options require that you create and • Touch I accept all the terms above and then touch Agree to sign in to a Samsung Account.
  • Page 196 Location Services Location and Google Search 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings You value your privacy. So, by default, your device only Location services. acquires your location when you allow it. To use Location-Based Services, you must first enable location 2.
  • Page 197 Lock Screen Options • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. • Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. You can customize the Lock screen with the lock screen options. • None: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. 1.
  • Page 198 Lock Automatically 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Security. Use this option to set how quickly to lock the screen after the screen automatically turns off. 2. Touch Owner information and then touch Show owner 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings info on lock screen to enable or disable the option.
  • Page 199 Factory Data Reset Password 3. Touch Lock SIM card to use a PIN code to prevent another user from using or accessing information To set up or change a password that will have to be entered to perform a Factory Data Reset: stored on your SIM card.
  • Page 200 Device Administration Credential Storage To add or remove device administrators: Trusted Credentials 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or Security. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it.
  • Page 201 Language and input. Security. 2. Touch Default and select a keyboard. 2. Touch Install from device storage, then choose a Samsung keyboard is the only selection available for certificate and follow the prompts to install. this device. Clear Credentials 3. Touch Configure input methods.
  • Page 202 Auto-append: When enabled, the most common predicted To configure the Samsung keyboard: word is automatically added to your text. Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display the – Auto-substitution: When enabled, the system automatically following options: replaces words you enter with words from the XT9 auto- •...
  • Page 203 Gesture guide: Displays examples of the various gestures that touch a key on the on-screen keyboard. can be used to edit handwriting. • Tutorial: Displays help for using the Samsung keyboard and – Tutorial: Help for using Handwriting recognition. XT9 predictive text.
  • Page 204 Speech 4. Under General, configure the following: • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken. Set the speech settings for Voice search. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings • Listen to an example: Play a sample of speech synthesis Language and input.
  • Page 205 Back Up and Reset Automatic Restore Backup and Restore When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application. Back Up My Data 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Enable or disable backup of your information to the Google Back up and reset.

  • Page 206: System

    HDMI 3. Touch Reset device, then follow the prompts to perform the reset. To set the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) audio setting: If you have set up a Factory Data Reset Password, the 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Password screen displays and the password must be Accessory.
  • Page 207 System • Set time: Enter the current time (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Accessibility. • Automatic time zone: Allows the network to set the time zone. 2. Configure the following settings: •...
  • Page 208 Services Vision Enable or disable accessibility services. To install Web scripts: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Note: You must activate Accessibility before enabling services. Accessibility. 2. Touch Install Web scripts. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings 3.
  • Page 209 To turn off all sounds including receiver voice: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Developer options. Accessibility. 2. Touch USB debugging to enable or disable the setting. 2. Touch Turn off all sounds. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.
  • Page 210 Desktop Backup Password • Show touches: Displays touch interactions on the screen. Protect the desktop with a backup password ID. • Show screen updates: Areas of the screen flash when they 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings update. Developer options.

  • Page 211: About Device

    About Device • Kernel version: Display the kernel version of your device. • Build number: Display your device’s build number. View information about your device, including status, legal Software Update information, hardware and software versions, and battery use. The Software Update feature enables you to use your device 1.

  • Page 212: Section 10: Health And Safety Information

    Section 10: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your Galaxy Tab. The terms “GALAXY” or “mobile Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will device” are used in this section to refer to your Galaxy Tab. cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
  • Page 213 Research Results to Date: Is there a connection The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not between RF and certain health problems? be confused with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy. The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues.
  • Page 214 Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions (MOBI-KIDS) being drawn from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.
  • Page 215 Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Cell Phone Industry Actions Accessories Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency •...
  • Page 216 Children and Cell Phones Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used for of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and convenience and comfort.

  • Page 217: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Certification Information http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Your wireless mobile device is a radio transmitter and http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the •...
  • Page 218 The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with to give additional protection to the public and to account for FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an any variations in measurements. Equipment Authorization for this mobile device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions...

  • Page 219: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. that to which the receiver is connected. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 220: Battery Use And Safety

    Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand an automobile: and address distractions. Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices near the windshield of an automobile.
  • Page 221 GALAXY. safety hazard. If the GALAXY and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if WARNING! they appear to be working properly.

  • Page 222: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY Recycling LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE. Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories.

  • Page 223: Display / Touch-Screen

    Using excessive force or a metallic object when may be shared with third-parties, including your wireless pressing on the touch-screen may damage the service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For third-parties providing services.

  • Page 224: Care And Maintenance

    In some areas, complete information may not be Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: available. Therefore, you should always visually confirm that Liquids of any kind the navigational instructions are consistent with what you see Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and before following them.

  • Page 225: Responsible Listening

    cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the use ® solution. of headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth or other wireless devices). Shock or vibration Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device.
  • Page 226 • When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. American Academy of Audiology •...

  • Page 227: Operating Environment

    Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic National Institute for Occupational Safety Devices and Health (NIOSH) Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic Patriots Plaza Building equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from Washington, DC 20201 your wireless mobile device.
  • Page 228 Posted Facilities • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical notices require you to do so.

  • Page 229: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    When your Device is Wet the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is Association. already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately, if Cautions applicable (if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is).
  • Page 230 • • Check regularly that all wireless mobile device equipment in your Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension vehicle is mounted and operating properly. or denial of network services to the offender, or legal action, or both.

  • Page 231: Section 11: Warranty Information

    1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or Internal Batteries) ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Case 90 Days testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Other Tablet Accessories 1 Year adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 232 (iii) the battery has must return the Product to an authorized Tablet service been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG Tablet for facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied which it is specified.
  • Page 233 THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY WITHOUT LIMITATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY SORT;...
  • Page 234 What is the procedure for resolving disputes? For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you...
  • Page 235 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the...

  • Page 236: End User License Agreement For Software

    2012 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights RETAILER FOR A REFUND OR CREDIT. reserved. 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung Electronics Co. grants you No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior the following rights provided that you comply with all terms written approval.
  • Page 237 Software accompanied. In such event, the transfer must include all of the Software (including all component 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, this Electronics Co. and its affiliates may collect and use EULA) and you may not retain any copies of the Software.
  • Page 238 License will terminate automatically without OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OR notice from Samsung Electronics Co. if you fail to comply ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon DISCLAIMER BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO.
  • Page 239 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. available from such applications. You expressly acknowledge DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DISCLOSURE OF...
  • Page 240 ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND ON AN "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM SAMSUNG OBTAINED BY YOU FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. OR ELECTRONICS CO., EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY SHALL BE DEEMED TO...
  • Page 241 (INCLUDING SECTIONS 9, 10, 11 AND 12) SHALL APPLY TO parties. THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. ELECTRONICS CO. ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS EULA OR 13.
  • Page 242 "Arbitration as part of any award, but may not grant Samsung Electronics Opt Out." You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your Co. its attorney fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is name and address;...
  • Page 243 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co. relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.

  • Page 244: Section 12: Samsung Product Registration

    Section 12: Samsung Product Registration Sign Up Now Customize your Samsung device experience • Activate product warranty • Access to a personalized My Samsung Mobile account • No monthly fees Get More • Latest info on promotions, events and special offers on related products •...

  • Page 245: Index

    Index Numerics Children and Cell Phones 210 Contacts 3.5mm Headset Jack 20 Back button 24 creating 54 Battery display options 56 charging 6 Accounts exporting and importing 59 indicator 6 setting up 53 groups 60 installing and removing 6 Adobe PDF 163 joining 58 Battery Use &...
  • Page 246 DivX® Gmail registration code 205 account settings 75 Handwriting 50 Do cell phones pose a health composing and sending 74 Health and Safety Information 206 hazard? 206 refreshing your account 73 Home button 24 Downloads setting up your account 72 Home screen 21 managing 129 Google...
  • Page 247 Navigation 24 Photos Primary Shortcuts 31 Gallery 100 Maps 149 screen 25 sharing 104 Memory Card Navigation button 24 taking 105 formatting 131 Navigator 139 Play Music app 90 installing 14 Nearby Devices Play Store 161 removing 15 settings 180 Playlists Menu status 30...
  • Page 248 45 Update Available 132 Smart Practices While Driving 213 Samsung Kies 124 USB connections Smart Remote Samsung Mobile Products and as a mass storage device 130 see Peel 165 Recycling 216 USB debugging 203 Snooze 134 Screen Capture 136...
  • Page 249 WiFi (see Wi-Fi) 122 Wi-Fi Direct 30 Warranty Information 225 XT9 Predictive Text 196 Windows Media Player Widgets 31 synchronizing with 130 Wi-Fi Yellowpages 171 Wireless Networking adding a connection YouTube 170 Bluetooth 126 manually 123 YPmobile (Yellow Pages) 171 Wi-Fi 122 Direct 59 World Clock 167...

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