Section 6: Web and Social Networking

Books

Use the Books app to read eBooks from the web-based Google Books service. Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online and offline.

You can read books online or mark them for availability offline, so you can read them when you have no Internet connection (such as on an airplane). You can also use Books as your starting point for browsing or searching for books on line.

1.From a Home screen, touch Apps Books. The Google Books main screen displays.

2.To add more books to your library, touch Shop in the Application bar.

A pop-up displays the Android Market Terms of Service and the Google Books Terms of Service. Read each document and touch Accept.

Browse the selection of Google eBooks, which are arranged in categories like Trending, Top Rated, Best Selling, and many more.

3.To find a book by title or author name, touch Search

on the Books main screen or touch Shop Search.

4.Touch Menu for these options:

Make available offline: Mark books to make them available offline.

Touch below a book cover to mark it with a pin and then touch Done. Just reverse this process to remove books from your device.

Accounts: Set the account to use.

Refresh: If a book in your library does not appear on your device, use this option to update the display.

Help: Displays various Book help information. Touch Help Center to get additional Google Book information.

5.Touch the cover of a book to start reading.

Once the book displays, sweep across the screen to turn

the page or touch for a table of contents. Touch to set Show, Brightness, Text settings, and Line height.

6.To contact customer support, report an issue, and display

more Google eBooks information, from a Home screen,

touch Apps Books Menu Help.

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Samsung GT-P7510 user manual Web and Social Networking, Accounts Set the account to use, Touch Apps Books Menu Help

GT-P7510 specifications

The Samsung GT-P7510, also known as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, was unveiled in 2011 and emerged as one of the flagship devices in the Android tablet market. Boasting a sleek design and a variety of features, this tablet was designed to compete directly with Apple's iPad and aimed to provide users with a versatile and engaging experience.

One of the standout characteristics of the GT-P7510 is its large 10.1-inch display, which features a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The display utilizes PLS (Plane-to-Line Switching) technology, providing vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, making it an ideal choice for watching videos, playing games, or browsing the web. The tablet's lightweight design, weighing just around 580 grams, enhances portability, allowing users to easily carry it with them.

Performance-wise, the Samsung GT-P7510 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, paired with NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 graphics chipset. This combination ensures smooth multitasking and provides a responsive user experience, whether running applications or handling demanding games. Accompanied by 1 GB of RAM, the tablet was designed to handle most tasks with ease.

In terms of storage, the GT-P7510 was offered in various configurations, including 16 GB and 32 GB options. The device also features a microSD card slot, enabling users to expand storage capacity up to 64 GB, which is particularly useful for storing large files such as movies and games.

On the software side, it ships with Android 3.1 Honeycomb, which was specifically optimized for tablets, presenting a user-friendly interface and enhanced multitasking capabilities. The Samsung TouchWiz overlay further customizes the experience, offering unique widgets and shortcuts.

For connectivity, the GT-P7510 includes Wi-Fi capabilities, with an optional 3G model available for those who require internet access on the go. The tablet also supports Bluetooth 2.1, allowing seamless connection to other devices, such as keyboards and headphones.

The Samsung GT-P7510 features a 3.2 MP rear camera, suitable for casual photography, along with a 2 MP front-facing camera designed for video calls. The tablet's multimedia functionality is enhanced through stereo speakers, which provide a better audio experience when watching videos or listening to music.

Overall, the Samsung GT-P7510 Galaxy Tab 10.1 represents a significant advancement in tablet technology during its release, combining a sleek design with powerful features, ensuring it captured the attention of tech enthusiasts and casual users alike.