My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

Eric Butow began writing books in 2000 when he wrote Master Visually Windows 2000 Server. Since then, Eric has authored or coauthored 19 other books. Those books include Addison-Wesley’s User Interface Design for Mere Mortals, Amacom’s How to Succeed in Business Using LinkedIn, Wiley Publishing’s Droid Companion, Que Publishing’s My Samsung Galaxy Tab, and, most recently, Que Publishing’s Blogging to Drive Business, Second Edition. Eric lives in Jackson, California. He has a Master’s degree in communication from California State University, Fresno, and is the owner of Butow Communications Group (BCG), an online marketing ROI improvement firm. Website: http://butow.net LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ebutow   Lonzell Watson is the best-selling author of the Teach Yourself Visually iPad book series. His books have won the International Award of Excellence, the award of Distinguished Technical Communication and Best of Show presented by the Society for Technical Communication, for the past two years in a row. He is the author of other popular titles including My Samsung Galaxy Tab, My HTC EVO 3D, Teach Yourself Visually Digital Video, Teach Yourself Visually Final Cut Pro, and the Canon VIXIA Digital Field Guide. Lonzell is an instructional designer in the aerospace and defense industry and is also an Adjunct Professor in the College of Business at Bellevue University. He holds a Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Development and isthe owner of Creative Intelligence LLC, an instructional design and technical writing company. Website: http://creativeintel.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/pub/lonzell-watson/6/b64/499

1    The Galaxy Tab Universe    3

First, a Look at Android   4

The Newest Members: The Galaxy Tab 2 Family     5

The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0  5

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1  6

Comparing the Tab 2 to Other Tabs  7

Galaxy Tab 7.0  7

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus  8

Galaxy Tab 7.7  9

Galaxy Tab 8.9  10

Galaxy Tab 10.1  11

Galaxy Note  11

2    Meeting the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2  15

Investigating the Galaxy Tab 2 Unit  16

Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 2 7"  16

Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 2 10"  20

The Galaxy Tab 2 Buttons and Switches  22

The Four Galaxy Tab 2 Icons  22

The Power Button  25

Volume Control Buttons  27

Galaxy Tab 2 Screens  28

The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 2 7")  28

The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 2 10")  29

The Apps Screen (Galaxy Tab 2 7")  29

The Application Screen (Galaxy Tab 2 7")  30

Manipulating the Screen  31

Tapping an Element  31

Pinching  32

Dragging and Flicking  32

Screen Rotation and Orientation  33

Interacting with Android  34

Sliders    34

Settings Menus  34

Button Bar  35

Tab Areas  35

Using the Keyboard  36

Using Special Keyboards and Characters  37

3    Setting Up the Galaxy Tab 2  43

Getting Details About the Galaxy Tab 2  44

Setting Up Your Network  46

Syncing the Galaxy Tab 2  51

4    Customizing Android 4  55

Password-Protecting the Galaxy Tab 2    55

Changing Your Password  58

Setting Parental Restrictions    60

Changing the Date and Time  60

Modifying Your Wallpaper  62

Setting Alert Sounds  64

Changing Keyboard and Voice Settings  65

Modifying More Settings  67

5    Browsing the Web  71

Browsing to a URL  71

Searching the Web  73

Viewing Web Pages  75

Bookmarking Websites  77

Returning to Previously Visited Pages  78

Deleting Bookmarks  80

Filling in Web Forms  82

Copying Text and Images from Web Pages  83

6    Sending Email and Instant Messages    87

Configuring Email  87

Reading Email    91

Composing a New Message    95

Creating Your Own Signature  96

Deleting Messages  97

Searching Through Email  98

Configuring Email Settings  100

Sending and Receiving Instant Messages  102

Configuring Messenger Settings  108

Configuring Google Talk Settings  109

7    Using the Calendar and Contacts to Simplify Your Life  113

Staying Up to Date  113

Managing Contacts  127

Managing Your Busy Schedule  136

Using Calendar Views  140

8    Playing Music and Video    149

Purchasing Music, Movies, and TV Shows on Google Play  149

Playing Videos  152

Recording Video  156

Copying Files with Windows Media Player  159

Connecting as a Mass Storage Device  161

Samsung Kies for PCs and Macs  164

Adding a Podcast App  166

Playing Songs  168

Creating Your Own Playlists  170

Viewing YouTube Videos  172

9    Reading and Managing Books    175

Logging In to Your Account  176

Purchasing Books  180

Using Reading Aids  182

Adding Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes  187

Organizing Your Books  190

10    Capturing and Managing Photos  193

Using the Camera  194

Navigating Image Viewer  200

Tips for Capturing Photos  202

Working with Gallery  203

Performing Screen Captures  209

Editing Images  210

11    Using Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude    215

Enabling GPS  216

Getting Around with Maps    217

Getting Voice-Command Directions  226

Getting to Know Local  230

Enabling Wireless Networks  234

Using Latitude  236

12    Enhancing Your Galaxy Tab 2 with Apps  241

Getting Apps on Google Play  242

Managing Apps Through Your Home Pages  253

Adding Useful Apps  259

Using Note Everything  266

13    Adding New Hardware    271

Galaxy Tab USB and SD Connection Kit  272

Bluetooth Keyboards  272

Pairing Bluetooth Devices  273

MicroSD Cards  274

14    Finding Galaxy Tab 2 Accessories    279

Protective Cases  279

Screen Protectors  282

Chargers and Adapters  283

15    Troubleshooting Your Galaxy Tab 2    287

Maintaining Your Galaxy Tab 2    288

Update Galaxy Tab 2 Software  288

Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy Tab 2  289

Syncing and Using Manual Backup  292

Extending Battery Life  292

Dim Screen Brightness  294

Utilize Sleep Mode  296

Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi  296

Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth  297

Solving Random Galaxy Tab Issues  298

Difficulty Turning Your Tab On or Off  298

Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive  298

Force Stop an App  298

Battery Does Not Charge  301

Landscape Orientation Does Not Work  301

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems  303

Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated  303

Check Your Range    304

Reset the Galaxy Tab 2 Software    304

Getting Technical Help  306

Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung    306

Index  309