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Summary
Summary
Samsung Galaxy Tablet in easy steps goes hand in hand with the Tab 2 and Tab 3 versions and will help you to quickly get up and running with your Samsung tablet, covering Android Jelly Bean.
Samsung Galaxy Tablet in easy steps shows how to customize the look and feel of your tablet. It gives a full rundown of the latest version of the Android operating system and how to use it on your tablet in terms of navigating around, performing all of your favorite tasks, getting online and turning your tablet into your own mobile entertainment center.
Apps are covered in depth; using the pre-installed apps, downloading and utilizing the Google Play Store and Samsung Apps. It shows how to use your Samsung tablet for your entertainment needs, including music, movies, photos, books and games.
Online connectivity is vital for tablets and Samsung Galaxy Tablet in easy steps looks at connecting to the Web via Wi-Fi, using email, setting up online contacts and using all of your favorite social networking sites at the tap of a button. Security is covered, including preventing unauthorized access to your tablet, staying safe online and when using your apps.
Author Notes
Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.
Nick is an established In Easy Steps author with several successful guides to his credit.
Table of Contents
| 1 Introducing the Galaxy Tab | p. 7 |
| About the Galaxy Tab | p. 8 |
| About Android | p. 10 |
| Galaxy Tab 2/3 Specifications | p. 12 |
| Buttons and Battery | p. 14 |
| Getting a Samsung Account | p. 16 |
| Samsung Apps Store | p. 17 |
| Using the Apps Store | p. 18 |
| The Google Play Store | p. 20 |
| Creating a Google Account | p. 21 |
| Using Google Play Website | p. 22 |
| Adding Accessories | p. 24 |
| 2 Around the Tab 2/3 | p. 25 |
| Viewing the Home Screen | p. 26 |
| Managing Home Screens | p. 28 |
| Navigating Around | p. 32 |
| Organizing Apps | p. 34 |
| Working with Favorites | p. 38 |
| Adding Widgets | p. 39 |
| Changing the Background | p. 40 |
| Notifications Panel | p. 42 |
| Creating Folders | p. 44 |
| Screen Rotation | p. 45 |
| Locking Your Tab 2/3 | p. 46 |
| Lock Screen Options | p. 48 |
| Searching | p. 49 |
| Using Google Now | p. 51 |
| 3 Investing Settings | p. 53 |
| Accessing Settings | p. 54 |
| Wireless and Networks | p. 55 |
| Device | p. 60 |
| Personal | p. 64 |
| Accounts | p. 67 |
| System | p. 68 |
| 4 The Tab 2/3 Keyboard | p. 71 |
| About the Keyboard | p. 72 |
| Keyboard Settings | p. 74 |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | p. 76 |
| Adding from the Clipboard | p. 78 |
| Continuous Input | p. 79 |
| Adding Text | p. 80 |
| Working with Text | p. 81 |
| Creating a Word List | p. 82 |
| 5 Apps on the Tab 2/3 | p. 83 |
| About Apps | p. 84 |
| Built-in Apps | p. 85 |
| Samsung Apps Store | p. 88 |
| Google Play Store | p. 90 |
| Downloading Apps | p. 92 |
| Deleting Apps | p. 94 |
| Updating Apps | p. 95 |
| App Information | p. 96 |
| 6 Hub Entertainment | p. 97 |
| About the Samsung Hub | p. 98 |
| The Hub and Play Store | p. 99 |
| The Music Hub | p. 100 |
| Using the Music Player | p. 104 |
| The Video Hub | p. 106 |
| Watching Video | p. 108 |
| The Readers Hub | p. 110 |
| The Game Hub | p. 112 |
| 7 Google Play Entertainment | p. 113 |
| Music from Google Play | p. 114 |
| Transferring Music | p. 117 |
| Playing Music | p. 118 |
| Managing Music | p. 121 |
| Pinning Music | p. 122 |
| Movies and TV Shows | p. 124 |
| Obtaining Books | p. 128 |
| Around an eBook | p. 130 |
| 8 Keeping in the Picture | p. 131 |
| Using the Camera | p. 132 |
| Adding Photos | p. 134 |
| Viewing Albums | p. 135 |
| Viewing Photos | p. 136 |
| Editing Photos | p. 138 |
| Sharing Photos | p. 142 |
| 9 Staying in Touch | p. 143 |
| Email on the Tab 2/3 | p. 144 |
| Adding Email Accounts | p. 145 |
| Using Email | p. 147 |
| Email Settings | p. 150 |
| Syncing Email Accounts | p. 152 |
| Using Gmail | p. 153 |
| Keeping an Address Book | p. 154 |
| Working with Contacts | p. 157 |
| Using Your Calendar | p. 158 |
| Messaging with ChatON | p. 160 |
| Calling with Skype | p. 162 |
| Using Samsung Link | p. 164 |
| 10 Browsing the Web | p. 167 |
| Android Web Browsers | p. 168 |
| Opening Pages | p. 169 |
| Bookmarking Pages | p. 170 |
| Links and Images | p. 172 |
| Using Tabs | p. 173 |
| Being Incognito | p. 174 |
| Viewing Desktop Versions | p. 175 |
| Browser Settings | p. 176 |
| 11 Staying Secure | p. 177 |
| Security Issues | p. 178 |
| About Antivirus Apps | p. 179 |
| Using Antivirus Apps | p. 180 |
| Locating Your Tab 2/3 | p. 182 |
| Parental Controls | p. 184 |
| Index | p. 187 |
