Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Owners Manual

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Section 1: Getting Started
This section helps you to quickly start using your device.
Understanding This User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of 
your device. A robust index for features begins on page 253.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on 
page 206, that you should know before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the 
default display settings. If you select other settings, 
navigation...

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Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to 
use your device. To make this possible, the following text 
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
Batter y
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion 
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) 
are included with the device for charging the battery.
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully 
charge the battery before using your device for the first 
time.
After the first...

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Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully 
charge the battery before using your device for the first 
time.
After the first charge, you can use the device while 
charging.
1.Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (1).2.Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port (2).
3.Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power 
outlet.
Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen 
does not function due to an unstable power supply, 
unplug...

94.When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head 
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from 
the device.
Tur ning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your Device On
  Press and hold the Power/Lock Key .
For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device”  on 
page 16.
Note: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top 
back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so 
may affect signal quality and may cause the device to 
operate at a higher power level than is necessary....

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Wi-Fi
Make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON   and 
choose one of the following options:
  To u c h   Add network to enter a Network SSID that is 
not listed.
  To u c h   Scan to make sure you have an accurate list 
of Wi-Fi networks.
  Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the 
password, and touch 
Connect. Touch and connect to 
another Wi-Fi network or touch 
Next to continue.
  To u c h  Skip to perform this task later. For more 
information, refer to...

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Enable Purchases
This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.
  Enter purchase information for your Google Play 
account and touch 
Save.
– or –
Touch 
Skip.
Backup and Restore
This screen also displays if you signed in to your Google 
account.
1.Read the backup and restore information.
2.Enable either or both options.
3.Touch 
Next.
The Restoring screen displays while your information is 
being restored.
Use Google Location
1.Read the information on the screen and enable either 
or...

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Retrieving Your Google Account 
Password
A Google account password is required for Google 
applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account 
password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:
1.From your computer, use an Internet browser to 
navigate to 
http://google.com/accounts.
2.Once the URL loads, click on the 
Can’t access your 
account?
 link and follow the on-screen instructions.
Using Google Maps
In order to use some applications related to Google Maps, 
you...

132.Touch the 
Active applications tab to view applications 
running on your device. Touch   to end an 
application or 
End all to stop all running applications.
3.Touch the 
RAM manager tab to display the amount of 
Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch 
Clear memory to clear inactive and background 
processes.
4.Touch   in the top right corner of the Task manager 
pop-up to close the application.
5.Touch   in the top left corner to display the Task 
Manager application.
Task Manager...

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Memor y Card
Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ 
memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB 
(depending on the memory card manufacturer and type). 
Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and 
other files.
Note: You can only store music files that you own (from a CD or purchased with the device) on a memory card.
Installing a Memor y Card
1.Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose 
the slot.
2.With the gold contacts facing down,...

152.Under 
SD card, touch Unmount SD card.
3.Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose 
the slot.
4.Gently press down on the memory card, so that it pops 
out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out.
5.Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
For more information, refer to “Memory Card”  on page 142.Galaxy Tab Accessories
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
1.Go to 
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-
accessories.
Galaxy Tab accessories display.
2.Use your model number to find...