Samsung Galaxy Player 5 User Guide

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To copy the highlighted text, touch  .
To search for the highlighted text, touch , then touch 
Google, Google translate, Wikipedia, or Dictionary.
To share the highlighted text, touch  , then touch 
Share 
as text
 or Share as image. Then touch Bluetooth, Email, 
Gmail, or Picasa.
Copying a Hyperlink or URL
1.From a Home screen, touch Internet  and browse to a 
web page.
2.Touch and hold on the link or URL
3.Touch Copy link URL on the pop-up menu.
Pasting Text, Hyperlinks, or URLs
To paste copied text, hyperlinks, or URLs:
1.Navigate to the desired field or to another application.
2.Touch and hold in a text field.
3.Touch Paste on the pop-up menu.
Using Bookmarks
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later.
Creating a Bookmark
1.From a Home screen, touch Internet  and browse to a 
web page.
2.Touch  ➔ Bookmarks.
3.Touch Add.
The 
Add bookmark prompt displays.
4.Confirm the Name and URL for the bookmark, then touch 
OK to save the bookmark.
Accessing Bookmarks, Most Visited, and Histor y
Launch a bookmarked page or most visited page, or reload 
recent pages.
1.From a Home screen, touch Internet .
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On the Bookmarks tab, use these options:
Touch a bookmark to load the page.
Touch and hold on a bookmark for these options:
–Open: Launch the bookmarked page.–Open in new window: Open the linked page in a new window.–Edit bookmark: Change the bookmark name or URL.–Add shortcut to Home: Create a bookmark on the Home screen.–Share link: Use Bluetooth, Email, or Gmail to send the link.–Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard.–Delete bookmark: Remove the bookmark.–Set as homepage: Assign the bookmarked link as the home page.
4.On the Most visited tab, use these options:
Touch a link to reload it.
Touch the star next to a link to bookmark or unbookmark it.
Touch and hold on a link for these options:
–Open: Launch the web page.–Open in new window: Launch the web page in a new window.–Add bookmark/Remove from Bookmarks: Bookmark the page or 
remove the bookmark for this page.
–Share link: Use Bluetooth, Email, or Gmail to send the link.–Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard.–Remove from history: Remove the record of this page.–Set as homepage: Assign the bookmarked link as the home page.
5.On the History tab, use these options:
Touch a link to load it.
To u c h  To d a y, Ye s t e r d a y, Last 7 days, Last month, or Older for 
lists of recent pages.
Touch the star next to a link to bookmark or unbookmark it.
To clear the history, touch the Menu Key  ➔ Clear history.
Touch and hold on a link for these options:–Open: Launch the web page.–Open in new window: Launch the web page in a new window.–Add bookmark/Remove from Bookmarks: Bookmark the page or 
remove the bookmark for this page.
–Share link: Use Bluetooth, Email, or Gmail to send the link.–Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard.–Remove from history: Remove the record of this page.–Set as homepage: Assign the bookmarked link as the home page.
Internet Menu
While viewing a web page, touch the Menu Key   for the 
following options:
New window: Open a window.
Windows: View the windows you have open.
Refresh: Redisplay the current web page.
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Add bookmark: Create a bookmark for the current page.
More:–Add shortcut to Home: Create a bookmark on the Home screen.–Add RSS feeds: Adds RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds. RSS is a 
family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works, 
such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video.
–Find on page: Search for content on the current page.–Page info: View information about the current page, including the URL.–Share page: Use Bluetooth, Email, or Gmail to send the page’s URL.–Downloads: View and manage recent downloads.–Settings: Customize the Internet settings (see “Internet Settings” on 
page 59).
Internet Settings
1.From a Home screen, touch Internet .
2.Touch the Menu Key  ➔ More  ➔ Settings for the 
following options:
Page content settings
 Default zoom
: Choose a default zoom level for web pages.
 Open pages in overview: When enabled, displays an overview of 
newly-opened pages.
 Text encoding: Choose a default character set for web pages.
 Block pop-up windows: When enabled, blocks pop-up windows.
: When enabled, images are automatically loaded 
when you visit a page. When disabled, images are indicated by a 
link, which you can touch to download the picture.
 Auto-fit pages: When enabled, the Browser automatically sizes 
web pages to fit your device’s display.
 Landscape view only: When enabled, all pages display in the 
wider landscape orientation (rotate your device to view pages in 
landscape mode).
 Enable JavaScript: When enabled, the Browser automatically runs 
JavaScript scripts on pages you visit.
 Enable plug-ins: When enabled, the Browser automatically loads 
and runs plug-ins on pages you visit.
 Open in background: When enabled, new windows open behind 
the current window.
 Set home page: View and set the default first page that displays 
when you launch the Browser.
 Default storage: The default location for downloads.
Privacy settings
 Clear cache
: Delete content and databases stored on the device.
: Delete the list of previously-visited pages.
 Accept cookies: When enabled, allows Browser to save and read 
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 Clear all cookie data: Delete cookie information saved to the 
device.
 Remember form data: When enabled, stores information you 
enter into forms to make future forms easier.
 Clear form data: Deletes saved form information.
 Enable location: When enabled, sites you visit can request access 
to your location.
 Clear location access: Clear location access for all web sites.
Security settings
 Remember passwords
: When enabled, saves usernames and 
passwords for sites you visit, to make future visits easier.
 Clear passwords: Clear all saved usernames and passwords.
 Show security warnings: When enabled, the Browser warns you if 
there is a problem with a site’s security.
Advanced settings
 Select search engine
: Select the search engine you want to use. 
Choices are: Google, Yahoo!, and Bing.
 Website settings: View and manage settings for individual web 
sites.
 Reset to default: Clear all browser data and reset all settings to the 
factory defaults.
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and 
other location-based information.
Tip: The Google Maps shortcut appears on the main Home screen by default. 
For information about adding shortcuts to a Home screen, see “Adding 
Shortcuts from a Home Screen” on page 22.
Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. Some features require 
Standalone or Google location services. For more information, refer to 
“Location and Security”  on page 111.
From the Home screen, touch Maps.
– or –
From a Home screen, touch Applications  
➔Maps.
Navigating the Map
Zooming
Double-tap on the screen to zoom in.
Touch Zoom in or Zoom out  .
Scrolling
Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display. 
						

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Touch an icon on the map to display information about the location.
Maps Menu
1.From a Home screen, touch Maps .
2.While viewing a map, touch the Menu Key  for these 
options:
: Find a location.
: Get driving, public transport, or walking directions.
: Display starred locations.
: Remove search results from the map.
 Join Latitude / Latitude: Join or display Latitude, to share your 
location with friends you choose and Google.
:
–Labs: Access experimental features.
–Sign In: Enter your Google Username and Password, then touch Sign In.
–Cache Settings: Set your Prefetch on mobile preference and Clear 
map tile cache, if necessary.
–Help: Learn about Google maps.
–Terms, Privacy & Notices: View information about Google Maps, 
including the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Legal Notices, and 
Web History.
–About: View information about Maps.
Other Map Options
Touch the indicated icon to use these additional Map options:
Search Maps: Use the keypad to enter your request to 
Search the map for a city, location, and so on. 
Suggestions are displayed as you type. Touch  to 
speak a city, location, and so on, to display.
Places: Launch the Places app. For more information, 
refer to “Places”  on page 64.
Layers: Enable or disable a map layer to display. 
Choose from Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, 
Latitude, My Maps, Bicycling, or Wikipedia. Touch 
Clear Map to remove previous layers.
Compass: Set the map to always display north at the 
top of the screen or to automatically rotate like a 
compass, keeping north on the map facing north, and 
so on. Your device may have to be calibrated the first 
time you use this feature. Follow the on-screen 
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Latitude
With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your 
friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your 
location.
You must first set up your tablet to use wireless networks to help 
pinpoint your location. Also, Latitude works best when Wi-Fi is 
enabled. 
To enable Wi-Fi:
1.From a Home screen, touch the Menu Key  ➔ Settings.
2.Touch Location and security ➔ Use wireless networks.
A green check mark   indicates the feature is enabled.
3.Touch Wireless and network ➔ Wi-Fi settings ➔ Wi-Fi to 
turn Wi-Fi on. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi”  on 
page 80.
4.Log on to your Google account.
Note: To create a Google account or set up your Google account on your 
device use Accounts and sync settings. For more information, refer to “Accounts and Sync”  on page 115.
5.Touch Home  ➔ Applications  ➔ Latitude. 
Your location is displayed on the map, accurate to 30 
meters.
Sharing Your Location with Friends
1.From the Latitude map screen, touch the Menu Key  
➔Latitude to display your Latitude list of friends. At first, 
only your name is displayed.
2.Touch the Menu Key  ➔ Add friends.
3.Touch Select from Contacts or Add via email address.
4.Touch a contact.
– or –
Enter an email address and touch Add friends.
5.At the Send sharing requests prompt, touch Ye s.
Your friend will receive an email or text message with your 
location marked on a map. They will also receive instructions on 
how to view your location from the web or use Latitude on their 
device, if it is available. Once they acknowledge your request, 
their location will display on your device. They can share their 
location from their computer, phone, or device.
For more information, go to 
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Latitude Menu
1.From a Home screen, touch Applications  
➔Latitude.
2.Touch the Menu Key  ➔Latitude to display your 
Latitude list of friends.
3.Touch the Menu Key  for these options:
 Refresh friends: Update your Latitude list of friends.
 Check in: Automatically check in at specific places you designate, 
and you will be checked in when you are there.
: Display the map screen.
 Add friends: Share your location with friends. For more 
information, refer to “Sharing Your Location with Friends”  
on page 62.
 Settings: Used to set various Latitude options.
–Sign out of Latitude: Sign out of Latitude and launch the Maps 
application.
Location reporting–Detect your location: Enable or disable whether your location is 
updated automatically.
–Set your location: Set your location manually.
–Do not update your location: Your friends cannot see your automatic 
location.
Location history–Enable location history: This history is only seen by you.
Check-ins–Automatically check in: Checks you in to places that you have 
designated.
–Check-in notifications: Enables notifications that suggest places to 
check in.
–Manage your places: View and modify your automatic check-ins and 
muted places.
For the remaining options, see “Maps Menu” on page 61.
Navigation
Use Google Navigation to find a destination and to get walking or 
driving directions.
Note: You must first create a Wi-Fi connection to use Navigation.
1.From a Home screen, touch Applications  
➔Navigation.
The 
Set Destination screen displays.
2.Touch either Driving or Walking at the top of the screen to 
describe the type of directions you want. 
3.Touch Map at the top of the screen to see a map (Driving) 
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If Driving, touch Route options   to set whether 
directions should 
Avoid highways and Avoid tolls.
5.To find a destination, touch an option:
 Speak Destination: Say the name or address of your destination.
 Type Destination: Enter the destination.
: Choose a destination from a contact record.
 Starred Places: Choose destinations you have marked as favorites.
 Recent Destinations: Choose from recent destinations. This option 
is not available until a destination has been requested.
6.While navigating, touch the Menu Key  for options:
: Find a location.
 Route Info: View information about the current route.
: Choose map layers to display.
: Mute to silence voice-guided prompts.
: Close Navigation and discard route information.
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–Directions List: View directions in a step-by-step list.–Set Destination: Choose or enter a destination.–Help: Learn about Google maps.–Terms, Privacy & Notices: View information about Google Maps, 
including the Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy, and Legal 
Notices.
Places
Google Places uses your location to help you find nearby 
destinations, such as restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, ATMs, 
and gas stations, or you can enter a location.
1.From a Home screen, touch Applications  
➔Places.
2.Touch a category or touch Add   to enter criteria.
3.Touch a destination to view details and for map and 
navigation options.
Google Search
Search the internet, and your device, using the Google search 
engine.
Tip: The Google Search widget appears on the main Home screen by default. 
For information about displaying widgets on the Home screen, see 
“Adding Widgets to the Home screen” on page 21.
1.From the Home screen, touch the Google Search widget 
.
– or –
From a Home screen, touch Applications  
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Use the keypad to enter search criteria to display matching 
searches.
Suggestions display below the text entry area.
3.Touch a suggestion to search for that term.
– or –
Touch   to start the search.
A browser window displays the search results.
4.Touch Voice Search , on the Google Search widget, to 
search using spoken commands.
Voice Search
Voice Search offers voice-activated Google searches. Voice 
Search uses your location to improve search results and offer 
other services.
Tip: Voice Search is also available on the Google Search widget, which appears on a Home screen by default.
1.From a Home screen, touch Applications  
➔Voice Search .
2.Touch Agree to allow location-based searches or Disagree 
to disallow.
3.Touch Speak now, then speak your search criteria slowly 
and clearly. Google searches for the information and 
displays results.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
Tip: The YouTube widget appears on the main Home screen by default. For 
information about displaying widgets on the Home screen, see “Adding 
Widgets to the Home screen” on page 21.
1.From the Home screen, touch YouTube.
– or –
From a Home screen, touch Applications  
➔YouTube.
2.The first time you open YouTube, read the Terms of 
Service, then touch Accept to continue.
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YouTube Menu
While browsing or viewing a YouTube page, touch the Menu Key  for the following options:
Home: Display the main YouTube screen.
Browse: View videos by category such as Comedy, Education, or 
Music.
Search: Enter criteria to find videos.
My Channel: Add an account and configure account settings.
Upload: Transfer a video from your device to YouTube.
Settings: Configure display and search settings and view information 
about the application.
YouTube Settings
1.From the Home screen, touch YouTube.
2.Touch the Menu Key  ➔ Settings for the following 
options:
General settings
 High quality on mobile
: Enable or disable high quality video mode.
 Caption font size: Set the caption font size to Small, Medium, Large, or Extra Large.
Search settings
 Clear search history
: Clear previous YouTube searches from 
displaying in the Search box.
 SafeSearch filtering: Set the video search filter to Don’t filter, Moderate, or Strict.
About
–Help: Displays the YouTube Help web site.
–Feedback: Displays the YouTube feedback form. You must be at least 
18 years old to fill out the form.
–Google Mobile Terms of Service / YouTube Terms of Service / Google Mobile Privacy Policy / YouTube Privacy Policy: Tap one of 
the items to read the selected terms of service or privacy policy 
information.
–Application version: Displays the YouTube version number.