Samsung GT-P7100 user manual Voice Search and Voice Actions, Searching the web by speaking

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Voice Search and Voice Actions

You can search for information on the web and control your tablet by speaking, with Voice Search. You can also use Voice Actions to control your tablet in a number of ways, such as sending messages or setting Clock alarms.

Searching the web by speaking

You can use Voice Search to search the web by speaking, instead of by typing.

To learn about searching the web and your tablet by typing, see“Google Search”on page 71.

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Touch the Microphone button at the top-left of the screen.

The first few times you open Voice Search, it offers hints about how to use it and offers to play an introductory video. You can touch Speak now to start using Voice Search at any time.

Subsequently, a dialog opens, prompting you to speak now. You can touch Help to open the hints screen again.

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Contents GT-P7100 Using this manual Read me firstCopyright TrademarksContents Google Search Settings Starting Android the first time Welcome to AndroidActivating your mobile data service Setting your location preferencesSigning into your Google Account Backing up and restoring your data ››Resetting your Google Account password››Additional accounts Finishing setup Many kinds of data are backed up, includingHome and Android basics Getting to know HomeReturn Home Using the touchscreenView other Home screens Using the Navigation buttons BackWaking the tablet Finding your appsOpen and work with the Apps screen ››Status icons Monitoring your tablet’s status››Notification icons Managing notifications Open the Notifications list Respond to a NotificationStatus Details and Quick Settings Open Status DetailsWork with Quick Settings Securing your tablet Secure your lock screen Encrypt your tablet Customizing Home screens Add an item to a Home screenMove a a Home screen item Remove an item from the Home screen Change Home screen wallpaperWorking with widgets Optimizing battery life Extend the life of your batteryCheck the battery charge level Monitor and control what uses the batteryOpening and switching apps Working with appsSwitch to a recently used app Switch to the previous app you were usingOpen the Apps screen Open an appManaging how apps use memory Open the Manage Applications screen Get details about an app Stop a misbehaving app Uninstall an app Managing downloadsOpen Downloads and manage downloaded files Using the onscreen keyboard Entering and editing textEnter text by typing Entering and editing text Enter numbers, symbols, and other characters Enter capital lettersChange the input language Entering text by speakingEnter text by speaking Entering and editing text Editing text Edit textSelect text Cut or copy text Paste textConnecting to networks and devices Connecting to mobile networksDetermine what network you’re using Disable data when roamingEdit or create a new access point Limit your data connection to slower networksConnecting to Wi-Fi networks Turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network Touch Wireless & networks → Wi-Fi settingsModify how you connect to a Wi-Fi network Receive notifications when open networks are in rangeAdd a Wi-Fi network Forget a Wi-Fi network Set a Wi-Fi disconnect policyConnecting to Bluetooth devices Turn Bluetooth on or offChange your tablet’s Bluetooth name Pair your tablet with a Bluetooth deviceConnect to a Bluetooth device Configure the Bluetooth features you want to use Check Bluetooth to turn it onDisconnect from a Bluetooth device Connecting to a Windows computer via USBUnpair a Bluetooth device Connect your tablet to a computer via USB Connecting to a Macintosh computer via USBTransfer files to or from a Macintosh computer Connecting to networks and devices Sharing your mobile data connection Share your tablet’s data connection via USBShare your tablet’s data connection via Bluetooth Rename or secure your portable hotspot Connecting to virtual private networks VPNs Touch Configure mobile APAdd a VPN Connect to a VPNEdit a VPN Disconnect from a VPNDelete a VPN Install a secure certificate from your tablet’s USB storage Working with secure certificatesConnecting to networks and devices Searching your tablet and the web Google SearchSearch your tablet and the web by typing Google Search Change what you target when searching the tablet Manage your search privacyChanging Google Search settings ››Searchable items settings››Google Search settings Searching the web by speaking Voice Search and Voice ActionsSearch the web by speaking Using Voice Actions Changing Voice Search settings Accounts Adding and removing accountsAdd an account Touch Add accountConfiguring account sync and display options Remove an accountConfigure general sync settings Change an account’s sync settings Sync information manuallyBrowser Android appsCamera Calculator CalendarClock Contacts Gallery Google MailMaps, Navigation, Places, and Latitude Google TalkMarket Music Movie StudioYouTube Opening Settings SettingsOpen Settings Wireless & networks settings ››Wireless & Network settings screen››Wi-Fi settings screen ››Advanced Wi-Fi settings screen››Bluetooth settings screen ››Tethering and portable hotspot settings screen››VPN settings screen ››Mobile networks settings screenSound settings Screen settings Location and security settingsSettings Apps settings ››Apps settings screen››Development screen ››Accounts and sync settings screen Accounts and sync settings››Account screen Privacy settings Language & input settings Storage settings››Language & input screen ››Google Voice Recognition settings screen ››Text-to-Speech settings screen ››Configure input methods screen ››Android Keyboard settings screenAccessibility settings Time and date settingsAbout tablet ››About tablet screenEnglish EU /2011. Rev