Samsung Galaxy Tab 101 User Guide

							
GT-P7500
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Using this manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung P7500. 
This powerful, “go anywhere” device, puts the best of the web 
and mobile computing at your fingertips in a lightweight, 
highly versatile platform that fits your active lifestyle. Built on 
the Google Android operating system, the P7500 gives you 
access to thousands of useful and entertaining applications to 
enrich your mobile web experience.
With integrated wireless access and a responsive touch 
screen, you can read books and newspapers on the go; stay 
up-to-date on the latest news, sports, and weather; manage 
your multimedia and business files; and browse the web for 
maps, business locations, and more.
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before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
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depending on the user’s operating system.
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performance issues caused by third-party applications.
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Contents
Assembling   ................................................................  9
Unpack   ........................................................................\
..............  9
Install the SIM or USIM card    ............................................... 10
Charge the battery 
  ...............................................................  10
Getting started   .......................................................  13
Turn your device on and off   ............................................... 13
Get to know your device    .....................................................  14
Use the touch screen 
  ...........................................................  17
Get to know the Home screen 
  ........................................... 19
Access applications 
  ..............................................................  22
Customise your device 
  ........................................................  23
Enter text 
  ........................................................................\
........  28
Web   ........................................................................\
..  33
Browser   ........................................................................\
...........  33
Pulse    ........................................................................\
................  38
Market 
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.............  39
YouTube 
  ........................................................................\
..........  40
Maps 
  ........................................................................\
................  41
Latitude 
  ........................................................................\
...........  42
Places 
  ........................................................................\
...............  43
Navigation 
  ........................................................................\
......  44
Samsung Apps 
  ......................................................................  45
Communication   .....................................................  46
Messaging   ........................................................................\
......  46
Google Mail    ........................................................................\
....  47 
						

							
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Email   ........................................................................\
................  49
Talk    ........................................................................\
...................  52
Social Hub 
  ........................................................................\
......  53
Entertainment   ........................................................  54
Music player   ........................................................................\
...  54
Music Hub    ........................................................................\
......  56
Camera 
  ........................................................................\
............  57
Video  ........................................................................\
................  65
Gallery 
  ........................................................................\
.............  65
Personal information   ............................................  68
Contacts   ........................................................................\
..........  68
Calendar    ........................................................................\
.........  72
Memo 
  ........................................................................\
..............  74
Connectivity   ...........................................................  75
PC connections   .....................................................................  75
Wi-Fi    ........................................................................\
.................  77
Bluetooth 
  ........................................................................\
........  79
Mobile network sharing 
  .....................................................  82
GPS 
  ........................................................................\
...................  84
VPN connections 
  ..................................................................  85
Tools   ........................................................................\
.  87
Alarm   ........................................................................\
...............  87
Calculator    ........................................................................\
.......  88
Downloads 
  ........................................................................\
.....  88
eBook 
  ........................................................................\
..............  88
Google Search 
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MyFiles   ........................................................................\
............  90
Pen memo    ........................................................................\
......  92
Polaris Office 
  ........................................................................\
..  93
Voice Search 
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...  95
World Clock 
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....  95
Settings   ....................................................................  96
Access the Settings menu   ..................................................  96
Wireless and networks    ........................................................  96
Sound 
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..............  98
Screen 
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..............  99
Power saving mode 
  .............................................................  99
Location and security 
  ........................................................  100
Applications 
  ........................................................................\
.  102
Accounts and sync  ..............................................................  103
Motion settings 
  ...................................................................  103
Privacy 
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...........  103
Storage 
  ........................................................................\
..........  104
Language and input 
  ..........................................................  104
Accessibility 
  ........................................................................\
.  108
Date and time 
  ......................................................................  108
About tablet  ........................................................................\
.  108
Troubleshooting   ..................................................  109
Safety precautions  ...............................................  113
Index 
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:Mobile device
 
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Quick start guide 
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Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal 
software may cause damage or malfunctions that are 
not covered by your manufacturer's warranty.

The items supplied with your device may vary  
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depending on the software and accessories available 
in your region or offered by your service provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your local 
 
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Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your device.
 
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Install the SIM or USIM card
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive 
a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription 
details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and 
optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can 
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
To install the SIM or USIM card,Open the cover to the SIM card slot.
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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured 2 
contacts facing down.

Close the cover of the SIM card slot.3 
Charge the battery
Your device has a built-in battery. Before using the device for 
the first time, you must charge the battery.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers. Unauthorised 
chargers can cause batteries to explode or damage your 
device.