3G networks
Cell Broadcast (CB) settings in Messaging app, 277–278
connecting to Google servers, 7
Galaxy Tab models and, 4
switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data, 85
24-hour format, time settings, 73
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding), 25
access points
turning off mobile access point, 337
using Galaxy Tab as portable Wi-Fi hotspot, 334–336
accessibility settings, 71–72
accessories
external keyboards, 87–88
outputting videos and photos to TV, 88
screen protectors and cases, 86–87
stand for hands-free use, 88
accounts
adding to Social Hub, 252–254
backing up, 65
setting up Google account, 6–8
setting up Market app account, 315
setting up YouTube account, 156–157
signing up for Pulse account, 307
sync settings, 62
accounts, email
account settings, 227–228
adding, 217–219
deleting, 232
general settings, 229–230
notification settings, 231
setting up Exchange account, 226–227
setting up IMAP account, 224–226
setting up manually, 219–220
setting up POP3 account, 220–224
switching between, 227
accounts, Gmail
setting up, 242–243
settings, 245–249
Acrobat, Adobe, 298
Active Applications screen
closing running apps, 351
dealing with crashed app, 350
viewing running apps, 311–312
ActiveSync, 253. see also Microsoft Exchange
Address Book (Mac), syncing to Galaxy Tab, 103
administrators, 56
Adobe Acrobat, 298
Adobe InDesign, 297
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), 25
advanced settings, Browser app, 208–210
alarm tones, using song as, 144
albums
title, 138
alerts, security, 55–56
Amazon MP3, buying music online, 130
Amazon.com, as music store, 132
Android Market
apps available from, 309
downloading installer from, 316
downloading Wyse PocketCloud from, 345
reinstalling purchased apps, 318, 352
Staff Picks, 313
third-party apps from, 312
apps and, 309
Honeycomb OS settings, 41
installing Samsung Android USB Remote Network driver on Windows, 333–334
recovery from system crash, 351
restore to factory settings when fails to load, 361–362
SDK (Software Development Kit), 316
shutting down Android service, 329–330
animation, screen settings, 48
Apple Pages, creating e-books in ePub format, 297
Application Info screen, managing apps from, 323–325
application settings
checking on battery consumption, 58–59
development options, 59–60
installing apps from non-Android sources, 59
overview of, 58
Samsung app settings, 60–61
Applications screen
opening, 320–321
Unknown Sources option, 316
apps
choosing Samsung apps, 60–61
clearing RAM, 328–329
dealing with crashed app, 350
downloading and installing, 315
installing from non-Android sources, 59
launching, 310–311
managing, 320
memory use by, 325
opening Applications screen, 320–321
opening Manage Applications screen, 321–322
options for running, 12–13
other sources (not Android Market) for, 316
overview of, 309–310
reinstalling purchased, 318, 352
searching, 313–315
shutting down Android service, 329–330
stopping or uninstalling, 323–325
switching between, 311
sync settings, 61–62
third-party apps from Android Market, 312
updating, 317
viewing running, 311–312
Apps screen
accessing from Apps button on home screen, 10
displaying installed apps, 310
navigating, 13
artists
browsing for music by, 133
play controls in Music Player, 138
attachments, email
adding to outgoing messages, 236–238
receiving, 238
authentication, 337
auto flash, photo settings, 168
auto focus, photo settings, 171
AutoFill settings, Browser app, 203–204
Automatic Date And Time option, 72
Automatic Restore, 65
auto-rotate, screen settings, 48
Auto-Run, configuring Kies on Windows OSs, 111
Auto-Sync, 62
AWB (automatic white balance), 173, 178
Back button
closing apps/moving between apps, 311
on Status bar, 10
background color, for e-mail messages, 241
background data, sync settings, 62
backups
deleting old backup files, 112
to Google servers, 353
to PCs, 354–355
privacy settings and, 65
restoring from, 356–358
Basic Information screen settings, Kies software, 100–101
battery
charging and conditioning, 2–3
checking use by apps, 58–59, 325, 327
checking use of, 77
firmware update and, 363
level indicator in Notification area, 11
live wallpaper impacting life of, 35
Power Saving Mode settings, 50–51
Battery Use, Applications screen, 325, 327
Bcc (blind carbon copy) messages, 230
Bing, 200
blind carbon copy (Bcc) messages, 230
Bluetooth
connecting devices, 77–79
keyboards, 87–88
pairing with PC, 121–123
sharing photos and videos, 186
transferring files to/from Galaxy Tab, 123–127
turning off to save power, 51
turning on and viewing Galaxy Tab, 119–120
when to connect via, 96
bookmarks
creating, 194–195
deleting, 197
for e-books, 295
going to, 195–196
items that can be added to home screen, 39
for movies or videos, 149
organizing in folders, 196–197
books
buying e-books, 296
importing into eBook app, 295
reading with eBook app, 290–295
removing from eBook app, 296–297
searching/browsing for, 288–289
bookshelf, finding books/PDFs on, 288–289
brightness
controlling to save power, 51
eBook app settings, 294
screen settings, 45–46
Browser app
accessing Facebook from, 258
advanced settings, 208–210
alternatives to, 213
AutoFill settings, 203–204
creating bookmarks to web pages, 194–195
customizing browser settings, 201–202
deleting bookmarks, 197
downloading files, 200–201
Flash Player and, 192
form data settings, 207
go to web page in history, 198–199
going to bookmarks, 195–196
home page setting, 202–203
launching, 188–189
location settings, 207
navigating between pages, 190
opening multiple web pages simultaneously, 192–193
organizing bookmarks in folders, 196–197
overview of, 187–188
page content settings, 210
password settings, 207–208
privacy and security settings, 204–207
scrolling around a web page, 189
searching for information, 199–200
syncing with Google Chrome, 203
URLs for, 190–191
zooming in/out, 189
browsing (searching). see searches/browsing
browsing the Web. see web browsing
build number, tablet information, 77
business, staying in touch with LinkedIn, 262
buying
e-books, 296
music, 130–132
videos, 162–164
cable
TV out, 146
unpacking data cable, 2
cable, USB
connecting Galaxy Tab to Mac, 25–26, 95–99
connecting Galaxy Tab to PC, 18–19, 95–99
disconnecting/reconnecting during firmware update, 370–371
cache
clearing app cache, 324
privacy and security settings, 204
calendars, importing into instant messaging, 281
camcorder, 165. see also Camera app
Camera app
action photos, 181–182
flash mode settings, 168–169, 176
focus mode settings, 171
GPS tagging options, 175–176
metering settings for light exposure, 175
opening and viewing controls, 166
overview of, 165
panorama photos, 180–181
photo settings, 168
recording mode settings, 176–177
reviewing photos and videos, 182–185
scene mode settings, 171–173
sharing photos and videos, 186
shooting mode settings, 169
switching between front/rear camera, 169, 176
taking photos/videos with default settings, 167
uploading photos to Facebook or Twitter, 257–258
video settings, 176–179
white balance settings, 173, 177–178
cameras, viewing photos taken with, 32
candlelight, scene mode settings, 172
captions, YouTube options, 156, 158
CAs (certificate authorities)
choosing security for email servers, 221–222
IMAP account and, 225
POP3 account and, 222
cases, protective, 86–87
Categories list, finding apps, 313–314
CB (Cell Broadcast) settings, instant messaging, 277–278
Cc, email settings, 230
CDs, ripping, 130
Cell Broadcast (CB) settings, instant messaging, 277–278
cell phones, 277–278
certificate authorities. see CAs (certificate authorities)
certificates. see digital certificates
certificates (CRT), VPNs and, 338–341
channel button, play controls in Music Player, 138
Clear Cache option, clearing app cache, 324
Clear Data option, clearing app data, 324
clock, in Notification area, 11
cloud cover, white balance settings and, 173, 178
codec (coder/decoder), 92–93
color
changing background color for e-mail messages, 241
Mode setting for screen, 47
composers, browsing for music by, 136
computers
connecting to Galaxy Tab’s wireless network, 336–337
connecting to Internet using Galaxy Tab, 332–334
Macs. see Mac
PC. see PC
confidential data, 54–55
contacts
adding photo for, 185
adding to home screen, 39
choosing which items to sync, 101–103
importing into instant message, 281
sending instant message to, 279
syncing Facebook friends with, 259–260
content settings, web pages, 210
conversation view, Email app, 239–240
cookies
privacy and, 206
settings for, 207
copying files, to/from Galaxy Tab, 104–105
copyright law, downloading music and, 132
cover image, play controls in Music Player, 138
CPU, not using too much processing capacity, 105–106
credential storage, 56–571
cropping photos, 184
CRT (certificates), VPNs and, 338–341
Customize Home Screen button, on Home screen, 10
customizing Galaxy Tab
accessibility settings, 71–72
accessories, 86–88
adding app shortcut to home screen panel, 36–37
adding items to home screen panel, 39–41
adding widget to home screen panel, 37–38
app and account sync settings, 61–62
application settings, 58–61
Bluetooth devices, connecting, 77–79
choosing live wallpaper, 34–35
choosing wallpaper from Gallery app, 32–34
choosing wallpaper from Wallpapers Gallery, 35–36
date and time settings, 72–74
feedback settings, 45
home screen panels, 30
language and input settings, 67–71
location settings, 53
motion settings, 62–64
notification settings, 44–45
options for changing wallpaper, 31
overview of, 29
Power Saving Mode settings, 49–51
privacy settings, 65–66
removing items from home screen panel, 40
screen settings, 45–49
security settings, 54–58
Settings app, opening, 42–43
sound settings, 43–44
storage settings, 66–67
tablet settings, 74–77
wireless networks, adding closed network, 84
wireless networks, managing, 85–86
wireless networks, setting up and opening, 79–83
CutePDF Writer, 298
Dark mode, Pulse, 308
data
clearing, 324
restoring, 356–358
data cable, unpacking, 2
date
format, 73
initial setup, 6
settings, 72–74
dawn, scene mode settings, 172
daylight, white balance settings, 173, 178
delivery reports
multimedia messages, 276
text messages, 275
development, application settings, 59–60
devices
configuring Kies on Mac, 115–116
configuring Kies on PC, 112
Connected Devices list, 99
connecting to Internet, 332–334
connecting to wireless network, 336–337
firmware updates and, 363
security settings, 56
digital certificates
for authentication, 337
installing, 342
digital rights management (DRM), 131
DNS
setting up wireless networks, 83
VPNs and, 338
Dolphin Browser HD, 213
downloading
apps, 315
files from Web, 200–201
drafts, of email messages, 234
drag and drop, adding files to Kies manually, 94
drivers, Samsung Android USB Remote Network, 333–334
DRM (digital rights management), 131
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), 84
eBook app
buying e-books, 296
ePub compared with PDF, 290
importing books or PDF files, 295
launching, 288
overview of, 287
reading a book or PDF file, 290–295
removing books or PDF files, 296–297
searching for books or PDFs, 288–289
eCub, 297
effect options
photos, 173–174
videos, 179
adding accounts for, 217–219
adding accounts to Social Hub, 253
adding attachments to, 236–238
Bcc (blind carbon copy) messages, 230
changing background color for messages, 241
changing incoming/outgoing server settings, 231–232
changing messages are listed, 240–241
choosing account settings, 227–228
choosing Gmail account settings, 245–249
deleting accounts, 232
forwarding messages, 232
general settings, 229–230
launching Email app, 216
launching Gmail app, 242
moving multiple messages simultaneously, 236
notification settings, 231
overview of, 215
reading incoming messages, 233–236
reading/sending messages with Gmail app, 243–245
receiving attachments, 238
security options for e-mail servers, 221–222
sending messages, 233
setting up accounts manually, 219–220
setting up Exchange account, 226–227
setting up Gmail account, 242–243
setting up IMAP account, 224–226
setting up POP3 account, 220–224
sharing photos and videos, 186
switching between accounts, 227
view mode options for Email app, 239–240
encryption
applying to Galaxy Tab, 55
overview of, 54–55
VPNs and, 338–341
ePub format
compared with PDF, 290
creating e-books in, 297
equalizers, sound settings, 142
eraser option, eBook app, 293
Exchange account, setting up, 226–227. see also Microsoft Exchange
exposure settings
photos, 170
videos, 177
Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), 84
accessing, 258
adding account to Social Hub, 253–254
installing Facebook app, 259
notification settings, 262
sharing photos and videos, 186
signing out and removing data, 260
syncing friends with contacts, 259–260
uploading photos to, 257–258
using Facebook app, 260–261
Fast Installer, downloading, 316
Fast-Forward/Next button
playing movies or videos, 149
playing music, 139
favorites
Music Player, 137
YouTube, 156
Featured list, finding apps by browsing, 313
feedback, sound settings, 45
feeds, Social Hub
SNS (social network service) and, 252
tracking, 255
files
adding using Windows Explorer, 107–108
copying to/from Galaxy Tab, 104–105
downloading from Web, 200–201
multimedia. see multimedia files
PDFs. see PDF files
sources for music files, 129
transferring to/from Galaxy Tab using Bluetooth, 123–127
file-sharing, 132
Find My Mobile area, 55–56
Firefox, 213. see also web browsing
firewalls, 64
firmware
updating on Macs, 368–371
updating on PCs, 364–368
updating without using PC or Mac, 362–364
flash
photo settings, 168–169
video settings, 176
Flash Player
enabling for use with Pulse, 308
overview of, 192
Flickr, 186
fluorescent light, white balance settings, 173, 178
focus
auto-focus, 168
on object not in middle of view, 167
focus mode settings, photos, 171
folders
adding folder shortcut to home screen, 41
browsing for music by, 136
browsing videos/movies by, 148
configuring Kies on Mac, 115
configuring Kies on PC, 111
moving multiple e-mail messages to, 236
organizing bookmarks in, 196–197
fonts
customizing Pulse, 308
eBook app, 293
instant messaging, 283
screen settings, 47
Twitter settings, 268
Force Close option, apps, 350
Force Stop option, apps, 323–325
form data settings, Browser app, 207
forwarding
instant messages, 284
free music, finding online, 132
full screen view
playing movies or videos, 148
YouTube and, 154
Galaxy Tab, getting started
charging, 2–3
connecting to Mac, 25–28
connecting to PC, 18–21
disconnecting from Mac, 28
disconnecting from PC, 23
downloading Kies software for Mac, 23–25
downloading Kies software for PC, 14–18
home screen buttons, 10
home screen panels, 8–9
identifying hardware controls, 4
initial setup, 5–8
installing SIM or USIM cards, 4
launching Kies software automatically, 21–22
overview of, 1
running apps, 12–13
Status Bar content, 10–12
unpacking, 1–2
widgets, 12
Gallery app
choosing wallpaper from, 32–34
uploading photos to Facebook or Twitter, 257–258
using screenshots as wallpaper, 31
gateways, setting up wireless networks, 83
genres option, browsing for music, 133, 135
Global Positioning System. see GPS (Global Positioning System)
Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), 275
Gmail app
account settings, 245–249
launching, 242
reading/sending messages with, 243–245
setting up, 242–243
sharing photos and videos, 186
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), 6
backing up to Google servers, 353
searching for information, 199
setting up account, 6–8
setting up Location Service, 5
Google Chrome, 203
Google Mail. see Gmail app
Google Search
button on Home screen, 10
location settings, 53
Google Videos
browsing, renting, or buying videos, 162–164
launching, 161–162
GPS (Global Positioning System)
adding closed network, 84
location settings, 53
managing, 85–86
setting up and opening, 79–83
tagging photos, 175–176
turning off to save power, 51
grayscale effect, photos, 173–174
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), 6
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), 275
haptic feedback, 45
hardware controls, identifying, 4
HD, YouTube and, 154–155
HDTV adapter, 146
headset, unpacking Galaxy Tab, 2
highlighter option, eBook app, 290
High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), 4
history
Clear History option, 206
go to web page, 198–199
Incognito feature for secret web surfing, 194
privacy and, 206
Home button, on Status bar, 10
home page, setting in Browser app, 202–203
home screen
adding app shortcut to, 36–37, 319–320
adding items to, 39–41
adding Messaging icon to, 271
adding widget to, 37–38
buttons on, 10
customizing panels, 30
panels, 8–9
removing items from, 40
switching between apps, 311
switching between panels, 30
horizontal calibration, screen settings, 49
hotspot, using Galaxy Tab as, 334–336
HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access), 4
hyperlinks, navigating between web pages, 190
iCal (Mac), 103
Ignition, from LogMeIn, 346–347
Image Viewer app
reviewing photos and videos, 182–185
uploading photos to Facebook or Twitter, 257–258
Images widget, on home screen panel, 12
IMAP account, setting up, 224–226
Import/Export screen, Kies software, 104
importing
books or PDFs, 295
multimedia files, 91–93
text into instant message, 281
Inbox, e-mail, 233–236
incandescent light, white balance settings, 173, 178
Incognito feature, for secret web surfing, 194
InDesign, Adobe, 297
initial setup, 5–8
Input Mode, Messaging app, 275
input settings
Configure Input Methods screen, 71
keyboards, 69–70
voice, 67–68
Cell Broadcast (CB) settings, 277–278
deleting messages, 284–285
forwarding messages, 284
Multimedia Message (MMS) settings, 275–276
Notification settings, 278
open Messaging app, 271–272
overview of, 271
protecting messages against deletion, 283
Push Message settings, 277
receiving messages, 282–283
sending messages, 279–281
storage settings, 272–274
Text Message (SMS) settings, 275–276
Text-To-Speech settings, 278
Internet, connecting computer/devices to via Galaxy Tab, 332–334
IP addresses, 83
IP Firewalls, 64
IPSec (IP Security), 338–341
iTunes
importing playlists into Kies, 94
ripping CDs, 130
iTunes Store, 132
iWork, 297
JavaScript, enabling, 208
Keyboard Dock, 87
keyboards
entering text quickly with external keyboard, 87
settings, 69
keypads, 69
Kies software. see Samsung Kies software
L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), 338–341
lab settings, Browser app, 211–213
landscape orientation
playing movies or videos, 148
Pulse newsreader, 304–306
scene mode settings, 172
languages
choosing on Welcome screen, 5
configuring Kies on Windows OSs, 111
settings, 67
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP), 338–341
legal information, regarding Galaxy Tab software, 77
libraries
adding multimedia files to, 90–91
searching for songs in, 133–136
LibreOffice, 297
adding accounts to Social Hub, 253
install LinkedIn app, 263
overview of, 262
use LinkedIn app, 263–264
List Song button, in Music Player, 138
List view, bookshelf, 289
lists, browsing videos/movies by, 146–147
live wallpaper
choosing, 34–35
motion features in, 31
Location Service, Google, 5
location settings
enabling and clearing locations, 207
My Location area, 53
privacy and, 206
locking SIM cards, 56
logging, 111
LogMeIn Ignition, 346–347
macro setting, for photo close-ups, 171
Macs
buying music online, 130–132
configuring Kies on, 115–117
connecting Galaxy Tab to, 25–28, 95–99
connecting to Galaxy Tab’s wireless network, 336–337
creating PDFs, 298–299
disconnecting Galaxy Tab from, 28
downloading and installing Kies software, 23–25
importing media player and playlists into Kies, 94
launching Kies software, 90
LogMeIn Ignition and, 346–347
updating Galaxy Tab firmware on, 368–371
updating Kies on, 118–119
Wyse PocketCloud and, 345
magazines, displaying with Pulse, 300
Manage Applications screen, 321–322
Market app
creating account, 315
finding apps, 312–315
getting LinkedIn app, 263
getting Twitter app, 264
reinstalling purchased apps, 318
uninstalling apps, 325
updating apps, 317
Media Hub, buying music online, 130
memory
checking app use of, 325–326
clearing RAM, 328–329
running apps simultaneously and, 311
viewing internal, 100
Memory Usage screen, 325–326
memos, importing into instant message, 281
menu, eBook app, 295
Menu button, in Music Player, 138
Message Center, 275
messages, e-mail. see e-mail
messages, instant. see instant messaging
messages, Social Hub
message tab, 252
posting updates, 257
sending, 255–256
sharing photos and videos, 186
tracking, 255
Messaging app
Cell Broadcast (CB) settings, 277–278
deleting messages, 284–285
forwarding messages, 284
Multimedia Message (MMS) settings, 275–276
Notification settings, 278
opening, 271–272
protecting message against deletion, 283
Push Message settings, 277
receiving messages, 282–283
sending messages, 279–281
storage settings, 272–274
Text Message (SMS) settings, 275–276
Text-To-Speech settings, 278
metering settings, for photo light exposure, 175
Microsoft Exchange
adding accounts to Social Hub, 253
setting up email accounts, 226–227
Microsoft Office, creating PDFs, 298
Microsoft Outlook, syncing Galaxy Tab with, 103
MMS (Multimedia Message Settings)
instant messaging, 275–276
recording mode settings, 177
mobile access points. see access points
Mode, color settings for screen, 47
model numbers, tablet information, 77
motion settings, photos/videos
pan, 63–64
tilt, 62–63
movies. see also multimedia files
browsing, 146–148
Media Hub as source for, 130
overview of, 145
playing, 148–149
renting, 163
watching, 145–146
MP3s
buying music online, 130
having Kies scan for multimedia files, 24–26
multimedia files
adding automatically, 91–93
adding manually, 94–95
adding to Kies library, 90–91
choosing which files to import, 93
choosing which items to sync, 103–104
having Kies scan for, 24–26
loading from USB or SD card without Kies, 106–107
removing, 95
storage settings for instant messaging, 274
Multimedia Message Settings (MMS)
instant messaging, 275–276
recording mode settings, 177
music. see also multimedia files
browsing for songs, 133–136
buying online, 130–132
choosing sound settings, 141–143
choosing which items to sync, 103–104
creating playlists, 139–141
finding free music online, 132
having Kies scan for, 24–26
Music Player app, 133
overview of, 129
play controls in Music Player, 136–139
ripping CDs, 130
setting song as alarm tone, 144
sources for music files, 129
Music Hub, 130–131
Music Player app
browsing for songs in music library, 133–136
choosing sound settings, 141–143
creating playlists, 139–141
opening, 133
play controls, 136–139
setting song as alarm tone, 144
Music Timeline slider, in Music Player, 138
My Apps screen
Allow Automatic Updating option, 317
reinstalling purchased apps, 318
My Location area, 53
negative effect, photos, 173–174
network connections, in Notification area, 11
network interface, detecting, 27
networks, wireless. see wireless networks
news
customizing selection on Pulse app, 301–303
keeping up with via Twitter, 264
navigating among news sources, 304–307
newspapers, displaying with Pulse, 300
newsreaders. see Pulse newsreader
night, scene mode settings, 172
notification settings
email accounts, 231
Facebook, 262
instant messaging, 278
ringtones, 44–45
Twitter, 268
Notifications area, of Status bar, 11
notifications panel, 12
Now Playing screen, 137
Office (Microsoft), creating PDFs, 298
Open dialog box, 94
Open Shortcuts Panel button, 10–11
Opera Mobile, 213. see also web browsing
OS version number, tablet information, 77
Outlook (Microsoft), syncing Galaxy Tab with, 103
Owner information, adding to screen lock, 54
Pages (Apple), creating e-books in ePub format, 297
pairing Bluetooth, with PC, 121–123
pan, motion settings, 63–64
panorama
shooting mode settings, 169
taking photos, 180–181
party/indoor, scene mode settings, 172
passwords
Browser app, 207–208
making visible, 56
PSK (pre-shared keys) and, 335
screen locks and, 53–54
PCs
adding apps to, 316
backing up to, 354–355
buying music online, 130–132
configuring Kies on, 111–114
connecting to Galaxy Tab, 18–21
connecting to Galaxy Tab via USB, 95–99
connecting to Galaxy Tab via Wi-Fi, 108–110
connecting to Galaxy Tab’s wireless network, 336
creating PDFs, 298
disconnecting Galaxy Tab from, 23
downloading and installing Kies software, 14–18
importing media player and playlists into Kies, 94
installing Samsung Android USB Remote Network driver on, 333–334
launching Kies software, 21–22, 90
LogMeIn Ignition, 346–347
pairing Bluetooth with, 121–123
RDP vs. VPNs for remote control, 344
reinstalling Kies driver, 359
Remote Desktop Client controlling, 346
sharing Galaxy Tab’s Internet connection, 332–333
updating Galaxy Tab firmware on, 364–368
updating Kies on, 117–118
Wyse PocketCloud and, 345
PDF files
creating from Macs, 298–299
creating from Windows documents, 298
ePub compared with, 290
importing into eBook app, 295
reading with eBook app, 290–295
removing from eBook app, 296–297
searching/browsing for, 288–289
pen option, eBook app, 293
permissions, app, 325
Personal Identification Numbers (PINs), 53–54
personal information, syncing, 101–103
photos
action photos, 181–182
default settings, 167
effects, 173–174
exposure settings, 170
flash mode settings, 168–169
focus mode settings, 171
GPS tagging options, 175–176
metering settings for light exposure, 175
optimizing for Galaxy Tab, 101
outputting to TV, 88
panorama photos, 180–181
resolution settings, 174
reviewing, 182–185
scene mode settings, 171–173
sharing, 186
shooting mode settings, 169
switching between front/rear camera, 169
syncing, 103–104
Timer feature, 170
uploading to social networks, 257–258, 267
white balance settings, 173
Picasa, 186
PINs (Personal Identification Numbers), 53–54
play controls, in Music Player, 136–139
playing music
buying online, 130–132
choosing sound settings, 141–143
creating playlists, 139–141
finding free music online, 132
Music Player app, 133
overview of, 129
play controls in Music Player, 136–139
ripping CDs, 130
searching for songs in music library, 133–136
setting song as alarm tone, 144
sources for music files, 129
playing videos
Video app, 148–149
YouTube, 153–156
playlists
browsing for music by, 133–134
creating, 139–141
importing into Kies, 94
syncing, 103–104
Play/Pause button
playing movies or videos, 149
playing music, 139
YouTube and, 154
plug-ins, enabling, 210
PocketCloud, from Wyse, 345–346
podcasts, syncing, 103–104
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), 338–341
POP3 account, 220–224
pop-ups, blocking, 211
portrait orientation, 148
power button, identifying hardware controls, 4
power saving features, 48–51
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), 338–341
preferences
configuring Kies on Mac, 115–117
configuring Kies on PC, 111–114
pre-shared keys. see PSK (pre-shared keys)
previews, Google Videos, 164
privacy settings
Browser app, 204–207
customizing Galaxy Tab, 65–66
progress bar, eBook app, 295
proxies, setting up wireless networks, 82
PSK (pre-shared keys)
using Galaxy Tab as portable Wi-Fi hotspot, 335
VPNs and, 338–341
wireless security and, 84
Pulse newsreader
customizing news selection, 301–303
launching, 300
modifying appearance of, 307
navigating among news sources, 304–307
overview of, 299–300
signing up for Pulse account, 307
Push Message settings, instant messaging, 277
Quick Start Guide, 2
RAM, 328–329. see also memory
RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol)
vs. VNC, 344
Wyse PocketCloud and, 345
Recent Apps
button on Status bar, 10
displaying Apps screen, 13
displaying installed apps, 310
switching between apps, 311
recording mode settings, videos, 176–177
remote control
ability to lock Galaxy Tab remotely, 56
LogMeIn Ignition, 346–347
overview of, 343–344
RDP vs. VNC, 344
Remote Desktop Client, 346
Wyse PocketCloud, 345–346
Remote Desktop Client, from Xtralogic, 346
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
vs. VNC, 344
Wyse PocketCloud and, 345
renting videos, 162–164
Repeat button, in Music Player, 139
photos, 174
videos, 179
restore
from backups, 356–358
to factory settings, 359–362
privacy settings and, 65
reviewing photos and videos, 182–185
Rewind/Previous button, in Music Player, 138–139
Rhapsody, 132
ringtones
email accounts, 231
Facebook notifications, 262
instant messaging, 278
notification settings, 44–45
ripping CDs, 130
Samsung app settings, 60–61
Samsung Keypad settings, 69
Samsung Kies software
adding multimedia files automatically, 91–93
adding multimedia files manually, 94–95
adding multimedia files to Kies library, 90–91
alternatives to Kies for loading files, 106
backing up to PC, 354–355
Basic Information screen settings, 100–101
configuring on Macs, 115–117
configuring on PCs, 111–114
connecting to computer via USB, 95–99
copying files to/from Galaxy Tab, 104–105
downloading and installing on Macs, 23–24
downloading and installing on PCs, 14–18
firmware updates on Macs, 368–371
firmware updates on PCs, 364–368
forcing quit, 105–106
importing media players and playlists, 94
Kies Via Wi-Fi, 39
launching, 90
launching automatically on connection, 21–22
loading and managing Galaxy Tab with, 89–90
managing syncing, 101–103
reinstalling drivers on PCs, 359
removing multimedia files, 95
restoring Galaxy Tab from backups, 356–358
running for first time, 24–25
troubleshooting recognition of Galaxy Tab, 19–21, 96–99
updating on Macs, 118–119
updating on PCs, 117–118
scene mode settings, photos, 171–173
Screen Capture
button on Status bar, 10
capturing a photo, 186
choosing wallpaper and, 32
screen display, 46
screen locks
adding owner information to, 54
feedback settings, 45
setting up, 53–54
screen protectors
accessories, 86–87
purchasing, 352
screen settings, 45–49
scrolling, bookshelf, 289
SD card, loading multimedia files from, 106–107
SDK (Software Development Kit), Android, 316
search engines
searching for information, 199–200
selecting, 208
searches/browsing
for apps, 312–315
for books or PDFs, 288–289
eBook app, 294
for information, 199–200
for news items, 301
for songs, 133–136
for video and movies with Google Videos, 162–164
for video and movies with Video app, 146–148
for video and movies with YouTube, 151–153
YouTube settings, 158
Secure Sockets Layer. see SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
security settings
Browser app, 204–207
credential storage, 56–57
device administration, 56
e-mail servers, 221–222
encryption and confidentiality, 54–55
finding missing Galaxy Tab, 55–56
locking SIM cards, 56
passwords, 56
screen locks, 53–54
wireless security, 84
security warnings, 206
Select Folder dialog box, 94
sensitive data, security settings, 54–55
sepia effect, photos, 173–174
backing up data and settings to Google servers, 353
VPN servers, 338
servers, e-mail
changing incoming/outgoing server settings, 231–232
security options, 221–222
service set identifiers. see SSIDs (service set identifiers)
services
overview of, 329
shutting down Android service, 329–330
settings
accessibility, 71–72
application, 58–61
backing up to Google servers, 353
backing up to PCs, 354–355
date and time, 72–74
eBook app, 293
feedback, 45
language and input, 67–71
location, 53
motion, 62–64
music, 141–143
notification, 44–45
opening Settings app, 42–43
power saving, 49–51
privacy, 65–66
restore to factory defaults, 359–362
screen, 45–49
security, 54–58
sound, 43–44
storage, 66–67
sync, 61–62
tablet, 74–77
YouTube, 157–159
Share button, YouTube, 155
sharing
file-sharing, 132
photos and videos, 185–186
shooting mode settings, photos
action photos, 181–182
overview of, 169
panorama photos, 180–181
shortcuts
adding app shortcuts, 36–37, 319–320
adding folder shortcuts, 41
Open Shortcuts Panel button, 10–11
Shuffle button, in Music Player, 138
Shutter Release button, action photos and, 181–182
signature, adding to email messages, 229
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards
alert when changed, 55–56
installing, 4
locking, 56
managing messages stored on, 275
Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP), 222–223, 225
Skyfire, 213. see also web browsing
slideshows, 183
smile shots, shooting mode settings, 169
SMS (Text Message) settings, instant messaging, 275–276
SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol), 222–223, 225
SNS (social network service), 252
Social Hub
accessing Facebook from, 258
adding accounts to, 252–254
launching, 252
overview of, 251
posting update from, 257
sending message from, 255–256
sharing photos and videos, 186
tracking feeds and messages, 255
uploading photos, 257–258
social network service (SNS), 252
social networking
adding accounts to Social Hub, 252–254
Facebook, 258–262
launching Social Hub, 252
LinkedIn, 262–264
overview of, 251
posting update from Social Hub, 257
sending message from Social Hub, 255–256
sharing photos and videos, 186
tracking feeds and messages, 255
Twitter, 264–269
uploading photos via Social Hub, 257–258
Software Development Kit (SDK), Android, 316
software updates, tablet settings, 74–75
Song Information, in Music Player, 137
songs. see also music
browsing for music by, 133–136
setting as alarm tone, 144
sound settings
feedback settings, 45
general settings, 43–44
notification (ringtone) settings, 44–45
adding/removing, 301
navigating, 304–307
rearranging, 302
speech, Text-To-Speech settings, 68, 278
sports, scene mode settings, 172
SSIDs (service set identifiers)
adding closed networks, 84
open networks and, 80
using Galaxy Tab as Wi-Fi hotspot, 335
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
choosing security for email servers, 221–222
Exchange account and, 226
IMAP account and, 225
POP3 account and, 222
Staff Picks, finding apps by, 313
stand, for hands-free use, 88
standard view, Email app, 239–241
Status Bar, 10–12
storage settings
customizing Galaxy Tab, 66–67
instant messaging, 272–274
stores
Android. see Android Market
music, 132
selecting/adding, 296
Subscriber Identity Module cards. see SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards
sunset, scene mode settings, 172
Switch Cameras button, 169, 176
Swype app, 69
syncing
app and account settings, 61–62
automatically, 101
Browser app with Google Chrome, 203
choosing which items to sync, 101–103
copying as alternative to, 104
Facebook friends with contacts, 259–260
Galaxy Tab to Mac, 25–26
Galaxy Tab to PC, 18–21
turning off to save power, 51
Twitter, 268
system crash, recovery from, 351
tablet settings
checking battery usage, 77
checking status of Galaxy Tab, 75–76
overview of, 74
software updates, 74–75
viewing information regarding tablet, 77
Tap And Hold Delay, accessibility settings, 71
Task Manager
clearing RAM, 328–329
closing all running apps, 351
dealing with crashed app, 350
viewing running apps, 311–312
text
importing into instant message, 281
scene mode settings, 172
storage settings for instant messaging, 272, 274
Text Message (SMS) settings, instant messaging, 275–276
Text-To-Speech
eBook app, 294
instant messaging, 278
output settings, 68
themes, eBook app, 293
third-party apps, from Android Market, 312
threads (conversations)
deleting entire, 284–285
deleting message from, 285
forwarding instant messages, 284
in Messaging app, 272
replying to, 283
sending instant messages, 279
thumbnails, browsing videos/movies, 146–147
tiles size, Pulse, 308
tilt, motion settings, 62–63
time
initial setup, 6
settings, 72–74
Time widget, 12
time zones, 72–73
timeline bar, YouTube, 155
timeout
power saving, 51
screen settings, 48
Timer feature
photos, 170
videos, 177
titles, album, 138
TLS (Transport Layer Security)
choosing security for email servers, 221–222
IMAP account and, 225
POP3 account and, 222
touch screen
accessibility settings, 71–72
Galaxy Tab not responding to, 351–352
trailers, Google Videos, 164
Transport Layer Security. see TLS (Transport Layer Security)
tripods, timed photos and, 170
troubleshooting
crashed app, 350
recognition of Galaxy Tab, 19–21, 96–99
restore to factory settings, 359–362
system crash, 351
unresponsive touch screen, 351–352
“USB Storage Blank or Has Unsupported File System” message, 107
TV
Media Hub as source for, 130
outputting videos and photos to, 88
playing movies or videos on, 146
TV out cable, 146
adding accounts to Social Hub, 253
install Twitter app, 264
login and use, 265–266
overview of, 264
settings for Twitter app, 266–269
signing out and removing data, 269
uploading photos to, 257–258
UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System), 4
Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
setting home page and, 203
web browsing and, 190–191
Uninstall button, 323–325
Universal SIM (USIM) card, 4
updates
apps, 317
firmware, 28
Galaxy Tab firmware on Macs, 368–371
Galaxy Tab firmware on PCs, 364–368
Kies on Macs, 115–119
in Notification area, 11
without using PCs or Macs, 362–364
uploading videos, to YouTube, 159–161
URLs (Uniform Resource Locators)
setting home page and, 203
web browsing and, 190–191
USB
connecting Galaxy Tab to Macs, 25–26, 95–99
connecting Galaxy Tab to PCs, 18–19, 95–99
Debugging mode, 60
disconnecting USB cable during firmware update, 370–371
Google USB driver, 316
loading multimedia files without Kies, 106–107
power adapter, 2–3
Samsung Android USB Remote Network driver, 333–334
tethering computers/devices to Galaxy Tab, 332–334
“USB Storage Blank or Has Unsupported File System” message, 107
USIM (Universal SIM) card, 4
version number, tablet information, 77
vibrate option
adjusting intensity of, 45
email accounts, 231
sound settings, 43–44
Video app
browsing videos, 146–148
opening, 146
playing videos, 148–149
setting to play next file automatically, 149
videos. see also multimedia files
browsing, 146–148
browsing, renting, or buying Google Videos, 162–164
converting to supported formats, 101
default settings, 167
effects, 179
exposure settings, 177
finding YouTube videos, 151–153
flash mode settings, 176
launching Google Videos, 161–162
launching YouTube app, 150–151
opening Video app, 146
outputting to TV, 88
overview of, 145
playing, 148–149
playing with Image Viewer, 183
playing YouTube videos, 153–156
recording mode settings, 176–177
resolution settings, 179
reviewing, 182–185
setting up YouTube account, 156–157
setting Video app to play next file automatically, 149
sharing, 186
switching between front/rear camera, 176
syncing, 103–104
Timer feature, 177
uploading to YouTube, 159–161
watching on Galaxy Tab, 145–146
white balance settings, 177–178
YouTube settings, 157–159
view mode options, for Email app
changing background color, 241
changing how messages are listed, 240–241
overview of, 239–240
virtual private networks. see VPNs (virtual private networks)
VNC (Virtual Network Computing)
vs. RDP, 344
Wyse PocketCloud and, 345
voice
dictation of text, 69
input settings, 67–68
output settings, 68
Voice Actions button, on Home screen, 10
volume
identifying hardware controls, 4
play controls in Music Player, 137
playing movies or videos, 148
sound settings, 44
VPNs (virtual private networks)
connecting to, 342–343
deleting connections, 342
disconnecting from, 343
information needed for VPN connection, 338
overview of, 337–338
setting up connection, 338–341
wallpaper
choosing from Gallery app, 32–34
choosing from Wallpapers Gallery, 35–36
choosing live wallpaper, 34–35
options for changing, 31
screen settings, 47
setting photo as, 185
Weather widget, 12
web browsing
advanced settings, 208–210
alternatives to Browser app, 213
AutoFill settings, 203–204
creating bookmarks, 194–195
customizing browser settings, 201–202
deleting bookmarks, 197
downloading files, 200–201
Flash Player and, 192
form data settings, 207
going to bookmarks, 195–196
history, 198–199
home page setting, 202–203
lab settings, 211–213
launching Browser app, 188–189
location settings, 207
navigating between pages, 190
opening multiple pages simultaneously, 192–193
organizing bookmarks, 196–197
overview of, 187–188
page content settings, 210
password settings, 207–208
privacy and security settings, 204–207
resetting defaults, 211
scrolling around a web page, 189
searching for information, 199–200
syncing with Google Chrome, 203
URLs for, 190–191
zooming in/out, 189
web pages
bookmarking. see bookmarks
content settings, 210
finding words/phrase on, 200
history, 198–199
navigating between, 190
opening multiple simultaneously, 192–193
scrolling around, 189
zooming in/out on, 189
web sites, changing settings for, 210
Welcome screen, 5
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), 84
white balance settings, photos, 173
white balance settings, videos, 177–178
widgets
adding to home screen, 37–38
overview of, 12
rearranging on home screen, 38
Wi-Fi
connecting computer or device to Galaxy Tab’s wireless network, 108–110, 336–337
initial setup and, 7–8
Kies Via Wi-Fi, 39
managing wireless networks, 85–86
mobile access points, 337
opening wireless networks, 80–83
options for controlling, 328
setting up wireless networks, 80
switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data (3G), 85
using Galaxy Tab as portable hotspot, 334–336
when to connect via, 96
Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 (WPA2), 84, 335
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 84
Windows Explorer, loading files to Galaxy Tab, 107–108
Windows Media Player
importing into Kies, 94
ripping CDs, 130
Windows OSs. see also PCs
configuring Kies on, 111–114
connecting Windows 7 computer to Galaxy Tab’s wireless network, 336
installing Samsung Android USB Remote Network driver, 333–334
pairing Bluetooth with, 121
RDP vs. VPNs for remote control, 344
tethering to Galaxy Tab for sharing Internet connection, 332–333
updating Kies on, 117–118
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), 84
wireless networks. see also Wi-Fi
adding closed network, 84
connecting computer/devices to, 336–337
managing, 85–86
opening, 80–83
setting up, 80
telling Galaxy Tab to forget, 86
words/phrase, searching web pages for, 200
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), 84
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2), 84, 335
Wyse PocketCloud, 345–346
Xtralogic Remote Desktop Client, 346
Yahoo! 200
years option, browsing for music, 136
YouTube
finding videos, 151–153
launching YouTube app, 150–151
playing videos, 153–156
setting up account, 156–157
settings, 157–159
sharing photos and videos, 186
uploading videos to, 159–161
z-App Installer, 316
zooming in/out
on photos, 184
on web pages, 189