A My Samsung Galaxy Tab

Eric Butow began writing books in 2000 when he wrote Master Visually Windows 2000 Server. Since then, Eric has authored or coauthored 26 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, Wiley Publishing’s Google Glass For Dummies, Que Publishing’s My Samsung Galaxy Tab S, and 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

Chapter 1: Meeting the Samsung Galaxy Tab A   3
Investigating the Galaxy Tab A   5
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0"   5
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab A 9.7"   8
The Galaxy Tab A Buttons and Switches   11
The Three Galaxy Tab A Buttons   12
The Power Button   13
Volume Control Buttons   14
Galaxy Tab A Screens   15
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab A 8.0")   15
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab A 9.7")   16
The Apps Screen   17
Manipulating the Screen   19
Tapping an Element   19
Pinching   20
Dragging and Flicking   20
Screen Rotation and Orientation   21
Interacting with Android   22
Sliders   22
Button Bar   22
Tab Area   23
Using the Keyboard   23
Using Special Keyboards and Characters   25
Copy and Paste Text   26
Chapter 2: Setting Up the Galaxy Tab A   29
Getting Details About the Galaxy Tab A   30
Setting Up Your Network   33
Set Up Wi-Fi   33
Set Up Bluetooth   36
Set Up a VPN   37
Syncing the Galaxy Tab A   39
Sync Media Files   40
Chapter 3: Customizing Android to Your Liking   43
Password-Protecting the Galaxy Tab A   43
Changing Your Password   47
Setting Parental Restrictions   49
Changing the Date and Time   50
Modifying Your Wallpaper   53
Setting Alert Sounds   54
Changing Keyboard and Voice Settings   56
Modifying More Settings   60
Chapter 4: Adding Widgets to Your Home Screen   63
Accessing the Widgets Screen   63
Adding a Widget to a Home Screen   65
Place a Widget on a Home Screen   65
Move a Widget on a Home Screen   67
Resize a Widget   69
Creating a New Home Screen   71
Removing a Widget   73
Chapter 5: Finding Widgets and Using Flipboard Briefing   77
Viewing Default Widgets   78
Find Widgets on the Widgets Pages   79
Using the Widgets   81
Learn What It’s Like Outside with the Weather Widget   81
Access Chrome Bookmarks Quickly Using Bookmarks   84
Preview New Apps in the Google Play Store Widget   87
Using the Flipboard Briefing Home Screen   89
Set Up Flipboard Briefing   90
Read Stories and Return to the Home Screen   93
Chapter 6: Browsing the Web   97
Browsing to a URL   97
Searching the Web   99
Viewing Web Pages   101
Bookmarking Websites   103
Returning to Previously Visited Pages   105
Deleting Bookmarks   107
Delete from the Bookmarks List   107
Delete from the History List   108
Filling in Web Forms   109
Copying Text and Images from Web Pages   110
Copy a Block of Text   111
Copy an Image   112
Chapter 7: Sending Email and Instant Messages   115
Configuring Email   116
Reading Email   121
Composing a New Message   128
Creating Your Own Signature   130
Deleting Messages   132
Searching Through Email   133
Configuring Email Settings   135
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages   141
Configuring Google Hangouts Settings   144
Reading Email Messages in the Email Widget   149
Chapter 8: Connecting to the Cloud   155
Connecting Using Wi-Fi Direct   155
Set Up Wi-Fi Direct   156
Printing Wirelessly   157
Connect a Wi-Fi Printer    157
Connect a Bluetooth Printer   159
Sharing Files   161
Use the OneDrive App   162
Find Other Cloud Services   172
Sharing Music and Video   173
Copy Files with Windows Media Player   173
Connect as a Mass Storage Device   175
Chapter 9: Using Maps   179
Enabling GPS   180
Getting Around with Maps   180
Find a Location with Maps   180
Get Directions with Maps   185
Specify Locations with Maps   186
Getting Voice-Command Directions   188
Finding Local Information   193
Chapter 10: Capturing and Managing Photos   199
Using the Camera   200
Change Settings   201
Access Viewfinder Options and Take a Photo   204
Navigating Image Viewer   207
Working with Gallery   209
Manage Photos with Gallery   209
Email Photos from Gallery   213
Creating Screen Captures   215
Chapter 11: Playing Music and Video   219
Downloading Movies and TV Shows   220
Download a TV Show   220
Play the TV Show   223
Shop for a Movie   224
Playing Videos   227
Play Movies and TV Shows in the Play Movies & TV App   227
Play Videos in the Video App   228
Viewing YouTube Videos   231
Recording Video   236
Purchasing Music   240
Playing Songs   247
Play Music in the Music App   248
Play Music in the Google Play Music App   251
Creating Your Own Playlists   254
Chapter 12: Reading and Managing Books and Magazines   259
Using Google Play Books   260
Browse the Catalog   260
Purchase a Book   262
Download and Read a Book   266
Use Reading Aids   267
Add Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes   271
Organize Your Books   275
Using Google Play Newsstand   276
Shop for Magazines   276
Purchase a Magazine   279
Subscribe to a Magazine   281
Read an Issue   283
Browse and Read Individual Pages   286
Organize Your Magazines   289
Shopping for Book and Magazine Readers   290
Chapter 13: Using Productivity Apps to Simplify Your Life   293
Staying Up to Date   294
Choose a Weather Forecast   294
Track Stocks   296
Select Your News Settings   299
Managing Contacts   305
Set Up Contacts Accounts   305
Add Contacts   307
Search for Contacts   310
Link Contacts   311
Use Contacts   313
Managing Your Busy Schedule   314
Create Calendar Events   314
Use Calendar Views   318
Add a Task to Your Calendar   323
Chapter 14: Using Apps for Learning, Creating, and Sharing   327
Staying Up to Date with Google Now   327
Start Google Now for the First Time   328
Use Google Now   329
Creating Documents with Microsoft Office   332
Sign In to Your Microsoft Account   332
Open and Close a Document   334
Access Files from a Cloud Service   337
Create a New Document   340
Chapter 15: Finding and Managing Apps   345
Accessing Google Apps from the Home Screen   346
Opening Multiple Apps in Split Screen View   347
Add Two Apps to the Split Screen View   347
Put Two Open Apps in Split Screen View   352
Shopping in the Galaxy Apps Store   353
Getting Apps in the Google Play Store   354
Search for Android Applications   355
Find Great Apps   356
Purchase Android Applications   358
Get Help with Apps   360
Managing Apps Through Your Home Screens   362
Adding Useful Apps   366
Use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary App   366
Use Note Everything   368
Chapter 16: Adding New Hardware   373
Using Bluetooth Keyboards   374
Pairing Bluetooth Devices   374
Pair a Bluetooth Device   375
Using MicroSD Cards   376
Format MicroSD Cards   376
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Your Galaxy Tab A   379
Maintaining Your Galaxy Tab A   379
Updating Galaxy Tab A Software   380
Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy Tab A   381
Ensure Automatic Google Account Backup   381
Use Samsung Smart Switch for PCs and Macs   383
Extending Battery Life   386
Monitor Power Usage   386
Adjust Screen Brightness   387
Utilize Sleep Mode   388
Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi   388
Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth   389
Conserve Even More Power Using Power Saving Modes   390
Solving Random Galaxy Tab Issues   394
Difficulty Turning Your Tab On or Off   394
Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive   394
Force Stop an App   395
Battery Does Not Charge   396
Landscape Orientation Does Not Work   396
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems   397
Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated   397
Check Your Range   398
Reset the Galaxy Tab A Software   398
Getting Technical Help   400
Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung   400
Appendix A: Finding Galaxy Tab A Accessories   403
Protective Cases   403
Screen Protectors   404
Chargers and Adapters   405
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms   407
Index   417