Understanding Your Device | Samsung 8.9 specification

Readers Hub: Read newspapers, books, and magazines on your tablet. For more information, refer to “Readers Hub” on page 124.

Samsung Apps: Connect to Samsung Apps and make your smart device even smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of applications to your device such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more. A shortcut to Samsung Apps appears on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Samsung Apps” on page 124.

Screensaver: When your tablet screen automatically times out, instead of a blank screen, enable the Galaxy Tab Screensaver, which is actually an action-packed video tour of all the fantastic features that you will find on your Galaxy Tab. For more information, refer to “Screensaver” on page 124.

Settings: Configure your device to your preferences. For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 131.

Social Hub: Access your social networks, like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, all in one place. A shortcut to Social Hub appears on a Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Social Hub” on page 125.

Talk: Chat with other Google Talk users. For more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 57.

Video: Play and manage videos stored on your tablet. For more information, refer to “Video” on page 90.

Videos: Use the Videos app to view movies you rent from the Android Market or play any of your personal videos stored on your tablet. For more information, refer to “Videos” on page 126.

Voice Search: Perform a Google search by speaking your search terms. A shortcut to Voice Search appears on a Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 72.

Words: Play Words With Friends free, the number one mobile word game. For more information, refer to “Words” on page 127.

World Clock: View the date and time in any time zone. For more information, refer to “World Clock” on page 127.

YouTube: View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device. A shortcut to YouTube appears on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “YouTube” on page 72.

Understanding Your Device

33

Image 37

Samsung 8.9 user manual Understanding Your Device

Contents

D R O I D T a B L E T Challenger Road AddressSamsung May play DivX video up to HD 1080p Open Source Software Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents 101 100102 104 157 131 176 172181 Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings This section helps you to quickly start using your deviceGetting Started Special Text Charging the Battery Battery Turning Your Device On and Off Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power outletTurning Your Device On Turning Your Device Off Setting Up Your DeviceTouch Next to continue Next Using Google Maps Retrieving Your Google Account PasswordTask Manager Task manager Press the Power/Lock Key Galaxy Tab AccessoriesSecuring Your Device Locking the device manually Android System Recovery TroubleshootingRelease the Volume Down key Reboot system now Turns on your device Built-in Wi-Fi technology 801.11 a/b/g/n FeaturesUnderstanding Your Device Full Html Web Browser with Adobe Flash Technology Volume Key From a Power/Lock Key PressFront View Top and Bottom Views Home Screen Back ViewApps Display the Apps screen Following items can be found on the back of your device Touching Customize. From application screens, touch Customizing the Home Screens Extended Home ScreenTouch Customize Time The current time. For more information, refer to Command Buttons Screen SettingsNavigating Your Device Touch ScreenCapture Status Details NotificationsScreen Navigation Quick Settings are Quick Settings Status Bar Wi-Fi In Range An open Wi-Fi network is in range GPS Active Displays when GPS is activePrimary Shortcuts Adding Widgets to a Home screen WidgetsRemoving Widgets Following widgets are available Widget OptionsCalendar on Calendar Display a calendar. For more information, refer toPage Task Manager on Adding Shortcuts from a Home Screen App ShortcutsAdding App Shortcuts from the Apps Screen Removing App Shortcuts More WallpapersFrom a Home screen, touch and hold on the screen From a Home screen, touch and hold on the screen To close the app. For more information, refer Mini App Tray Apps icons are arranged in alphabetic order Apps ScreenFrom a Home screen, touch Apps Music player Displays the music player. Touch Application Information Applications Understanding Your Device Viewing Your Music Library on Understanding Your Device Virtual Qwerty Keyboard Entering TextText Input Methods Changing the Input Method For more information, refer to Configure Input Methods on Entering Text Using SwypeNew Entering Symbols and Numbers Configuring SwypeUsing Swype Speech Recognition Swype Help Configuring the Keypad Entering Text Using the Samsung KeypadEditing Keyboard To display the Editing Keyboard Using XT9 Predictive Text Entering Symbols and NumbersEntering Upper and Lower Case Letters Touch to add an attachment from the Gallery Editing Existing Text Editing TextDelete key Copying, Deleting, or Replacing Text Pasting Text Using the Handwriting FeatureClosing the Keyboard Touch Close Keyboard Handwriting Tips Handwriting Settings Press twice to return to your message Using Speech RecognitionTouch Speech Recognition again to speak and add more test Contacts and Accounts Setting Up Your AccountsAccounts Contacts New Creating Contacts Deleting Contacts Updating ContactsManaging Photo IDs Contacts Display Options General settings Set the following Display options SettingsLinked Contacts Display options Set the following Display options Touch Menu Send namecard via Sharing Contact Information Importing and Exporting Contacts GroupsCreating a New Group Renaming a Group Adding Group Members Deleting a GroupRemoving Group Members Favorites Accessing FavoritesAdding Favorites Touch Starred in Android Messaging Setting Up Your Gmail AccountTypes of Messages Gmail Managing Your Gmail Account Gmail Account SettingsComposing and Sending Gmail Touch Compose Configuring Email Accounts Gmail account settings Inbox settingsSync options Notifications Enter the Email address, Password, and so on Touch Menu Settings Add accountOptions are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, or 100 KB, or All Touch Done Composing and Sending Email Account SettingsManaging Email Application Preferences General settings Touch an email account to display the following settingsExchange ActiveSync settings Notification settings Google Talk Incoming Server SettingsOpen Talk and Sign From a Home screen, touch Apps Talk Invite a Friend to Chat SignView and Accept an Invitation to Become a Friend Options While Chatting Additional Talk Options Google Talk SettingsChat notifications Account Voice & video chat settingsAbout Books Web and Social NetworkingTouch Apps Books Menu Help Navigating the Web BrowserFollowing options are available for web navigation Touch Back or to return to the previous Screen, and then touch Using Browser WindowsEntering a URL Copying Fields or Text While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later Using BookmarksBookmarks Browser Menu Touch Bookmarks and HistoryGeneral Privacy and Security City / Town Enter your city and townClear history Delete the list of previously-visited pages Advanced Labs MapsNavigating the Map Zooming Help Learn about Google maps Maps MenuAbout View information about Maps Other Map Options Touch Home Apps Latitude LatitudeSharing Your Location with Friends Touch Menu Add friends Latitude Menu Navigation Google Search PlacesLayers Choose map layers to display Google Search YouTube Voice SearchVoice Search Flag Flag the video for YouTube review Music App MusicChanging Library View Playlists, or Genres Searching for Music Changing Music SettingsListening to Music To play a song Playing MusicLabel area under an item and touch Play Displaying the Now Playing Screen Touch Menu Add to playlist New playlist Creating a PlaylistAdding Songs to Playlists Touch Menu Add to playlist Deleting a Playlist Viewing Your Music LibraryMusic player Managing Your Music Touch and touch a playlist Rename playlistAdd music Touch Remove to delete the selected playlist Changing Music SettingsPlaying a Playlist Deleting a Playlist Music Player Accessing the Music PlayerTo play a song From the Home screen, touch Apps Touch a song or playlist to begin playback Channel Mode Touch to enable stereo sound Volume Channel Mode Progress ShuffleSong Title Repeat Time From the Home screen, touch Music Hub Music HubBack to exit Music Hub Home screen displays My page Displays the following options Touch one of the following optionsPurchase List Displays a list of your purchases Help Display help information for Music Hub Photos and Video Mode Camera Image Viewer OptionsCamera Taking Photos Camera Options Focus mode Set the focus mode to Auto focus or Macro Camcorder Viewing Photos with the Image Viewer Recording Videos Current or Elapsed Time Mode Record Image Viewer OptionsCamcorder Options Flash Touch Off or On Exposure value Set the brightness of the video Settings VideoViewing Videos with the Image Viewer From a Home screen, touch Apps Video VideoTouch the Thumbnails, List, or Folders tab While viewing the list, touch Menu for options Selecting Photos and Videos to View GalleryTouch Menu to display the Make available offline option Viewing Categories of Photos and Videos Touch Menu to display the following options for photos Viewing Photos and VideosFrom a Home screen, touch Apps Gallery Setting a Photo as Wallpaper Setting a Photo as a Contact Icon Playing Videos Setting a Photo as a Lock ScreenSharing Photos and Videos Share photos and videos with your friends Photo Editor Color Set the Auto adjustment, ExposurePhoto editor Crop Touch to crop cut-out an area of a photo Media Hub screen displays Media Hub Movie Studio Movie StudioAdding a New Movie Project Movie Studio Touch New project Deleting a Movie Project Remove Delete the selected segment Configuring Wi-Fi Settings Wi-FiTurning Wi-Fi On or Off Connections Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network BluetoothAdding a Wi-Fi Network Manually Touch Save to save the settings Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Turning Bluetooth On or OffManaging Downloads There are several ways to uninstall an app Uninstalling an AppSamsung Kies Applications Manage applications Install Samsung Kies software on your PC Connecting With Samsung Kies GPS Applications Applications and Widgets104 Adding and Configuring Alarms AlarmActivating Alarms Deactivating and Deleting Alarms Alarm Volume Alarm SettingsConfiguring AllShare AllShare Amazon MP3 Amazon KindleAmazon Kindle Amazon MP3 Calculator Enter the first number using the numeric keysTouch a playlist, an artist, an album, or a song Touch player to return to the music player Touch a tab to choose a calendar view CalendarCreating a Calendar Event To create a calendar event Calendar view settings Touch Menu SettingsReminder settings Managing Calendar Events Dual Clock DownloadsTouch Widgets Dual clock Options While Reading a Book EBookTouch Back to return to the eBook main screen From a Home screen, touch Apps eBook To add more books to your library, touch Shop Managing Your BooksFrom a Home screen, touch Apps Gallery From the Home screen, touch Apps Gmail From a Home screen, Google From a Home screen, touch Apps MarketFrom the Home screen, touch Maps From the Home screen, touch Market Accounts Touch the account you want to use Browse for items to installMy Apps Touch Menu for the following options Composing a Memo MemoTouch New Memo, compose the memo, then touch Done to save Memo List Options 117 Memo Options Music MoviefoneFrom a Home screen, touch Music Hub From the Home screen, touch Apps Music MyFiles Display mode Enable or disable thumbnails for each fileFrom a Home screen, touch Apps MyFiles While viewing a photo file While viewing a video file Pen MemoComposing a Pen Memo Touch New Memo While viewing the list of Memos Pen Memo List Options121 Touch the body of the memo to edit the memo Polaris OfficeFrom a Home screen, touch Apps Places Polaris Office File list settings Settings Displays the following optionsPulse 123 Samsung Apps Readers HubScreensaver Social Hub SettingsDeleting the Screensaver Icon Screensaver Options Talk Update Your StatusVideos Social Hub Messages Options World Clock WordsWorld Clock Touch the on the pop-up to add the city To add the Yahoo Finance widget Yahoo FinanceAdding Your First Stock To add your first stock Delete Touch to delete the stock being displayed Additional Options129 130 Accessing Settings SettingsWireless and Networks Flight Mode Set up and manage wireless access points Specify when to disconnect from Wi-FiTouch Menu for these settings Never Device settings Bluetooth Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings VPN settingsAdding a VPN Touch Add Pptp VPN Vibrate Mode Sound Settings Notification Ringtone VolumeSound Notification ringtone Audible Selection Haptic Feedback Screen SettingsVibration Intensity Brightness Mode TimeoutAuto-Rotate Screen Animation Auto Adjust Screen Power Power Saving ModeLocation and Security Horizontal Calibration PIN Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen Lock Screen Password field Remote controls checked message displays Touch OKEncryption Find My Mobile Device Administration PasswordsLocation and security Touch Device administrators Credential Storage Applications Running services Running ServicesStop system service? pop-up displays Manage Applications Memory Usage Battery UseUnknown Sources Development Accounts and Sync General Sync SettingsSamsung Apps Applications Samsung Apps Manage Accounts Touch an account to display its settingsAccounts and sync Touch Add account Touch one of the account types To view the account settings for an account Motion SettingsMotion settings Firewall Privacy Backup and RestoreManage your device’s use of personal information Privacy Language and Input StorageSelect Language Voice Input and Output Language and input Current input method Keyboard SettingsLanguage and input Input method selector Preferences Tutorial View a tutorial for learning how to Swype Swype Advanced SettingsLanguage key Help Text correction Accessibility AccessibilityAccessibility Applications Touch TalkBack to install TalkBack Date and Time Accessibility ScriptsTouch Screen Controls Medium, or Long About device Touch Software update Software UpdateAbout Device About device Software Update Options Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Health and Safety InformationInformation before using your Galaxy Do cell phones pose a health hazard? 158 Interphone Study Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other AccessoriesCell Phone Industry Actions Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Hands-Free Kits Children and Cell Phones160 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 162 Smart Practices While Driving Battery Use and Safety 164 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling UL Certified Travel Charger Display / Touch-Screen Navigation Your LocationEmergency Communication 166 Responsible Listening Care and Maintenance 168 American Academy of Audiology Email cdcinfo@cdc.gov Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DCOperating Environment Persons who have such devices Other Medical Devices Restricting Childrens Access to Your Mobile DeviceVehicles Posted Facilities FCC Notice and Cautions Other Important Safety InformationFCC Notice 171 Standard Limited Warranty Warranty InformationWhat is covered and for how long? What is not covered? What are SAMSUNG’s obligations? What must you do to obtain warranty service?What are the limits on SAMSUNG’s liability? 173 174 What is the procedure for resolving disputes? 175 End User License Agreement for Software Precautions for Transfer and DisposalSeverability Samsung Electronics America, Inc Challenger Road 177 178 Disclaimer of Warranty Regarding Third-Party Applications 179 180 Index Location and security settings Firmware Update GalleryKies Language and keyboard settings Gmail Pairing with Bluetooth Photo ID Navigation 17 command keys 21 Primary Shortcuts 21 screenPolaris Office Powering On and Off Privacy settings Reset System Recovery Text Synchronization settingsVoice Search Volume Wi-Fi