Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Owners Manual

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Selecting, Copying, and Pasting Text
1.From the Home screen, touch  Internet.
2.Browse to a webpage.
3.On the webpage, touch and hold on the text until you 
see the text you want highlighted, then stop touching 
the screen.
The text is highlighted.
4.Touch and drag the     tabs to the left or right to 
select more or less text.
5.Touch 
Copy at the top of the screen to copy the 
selected text or touch 
Done to stop.
6.To paste the copied text, navigate to the desired field 
(or to another application), then touch and hold in a text 
field and touch 
Paste in the pop-up.
Copying and Pasting a Hyperlink or URL
1.From the Home screen, touch  Internet.
2.Browse to a webpage.
3.Touch and hold on the link or URL, then touch 
Copy link 
URL
 on the pop-up menu.4.To paste the copied link or URL, navigate to the desired 
field (or to another application), then touch and hold in 
a text field and touch 
Paste on the pop-up menu.
Using Bookmarks
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later.
Creating a bookmark
1.From the Home screen, touch   Internet.
2.Browse to a website, then touch   
Add bookmark.
The 
Add bookmark options list displays. Confirm the 
Name and URL Address for the bookmark.
3.In the 
Account field, touch the drop-down menu, and 
touch 
Local or an account.
4.In the 
Add to field, touch the drop-down menu, and 
touch 
Homescreen, Bookmarks, or a folder.
5.To u c h  
OK to save the bookmark.
A gold star   displays on the Bookmarked page. 
						

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Accessing Bookmarks and Histor y
Launch a bookmarked page or reload recent pages.
1.From the Home screen, touch   
Internet.
2.Touch  
Bookmarks, History, and Saved pages.
3.On the 
Bookmarks tab, use these options:
Touch a bookmark to load the page.
Touch and hold on a bookmark for these options:
–Open: Open the bookmarked page.
–Open in new tab: Open the linked page in a new window.
–Edit bookmark: Make changes to the bookmark description.
–Add shortcut to home: Create a bookmark on the Home 
screen.
–Share link: Use Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, Social Hub, 
or Wi-Fi Direct 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 History tab, touch To d a y, Ye s t e r d a y, Last month, 
Older, or Most visited to use these options:
Touch a page to reload it.
Touch the   next to a page to bookmark it. Touch a gold 
star  next to a page to remove the bookmark.
Touch and hold on a page for these options:
–Open: Open the webpage.
–Open in new tab: Launch the webpage in a new window.
–Add bookmark/Remove from Bookmarks: Bookmark the 
page or remove the bookmark for this page.
–Share link: Use Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, Social Hub, 
or Wi-Fi Direct 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 Saved pages tab, use these options:
Touch a page to reload it.
Touch and hold on a page and then touch Delete saved page 
to remove the page from Saved pages. 
						

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Internet Menu
While viewing a webpage, touch  Menu for the following 
options:
New tab: Open the webpage in a new window, under a new tab.
New incognito tab: Open the webpage in a new window, under a 
new tab, and the pages you view in the new window will not 
appear in your browser history or search history. See the 
on-screen explanation of 
going incognito.
Add shortcut to home: Add the URL for this webpage as a 
shortcut on the first home screen.
Share page: Use Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, Social Hub, or 
Wi-Fi Direct to send the webpage URL.
Find on page: Search for content on the current page.
Desktop view: Your browser displays a website in a modified 
format that makes it easier to read. Desktop view displays a 
website the same way it would appear on a PC.
Save for offline reading: Saves the webpage so you can read it 
later even when offline.
Downloads: View and manage recent downloads.
Print: Print the current screen or page to a Samsung printer.
Settings: Configure web settings. For more information, refer to 
“Internet Settings”  on page 88.
Internet Settings
Use the browser settings to customize the browser.
1.From the Home screen, touch   
Internet.
2.While viewing a webpage, touch   
Menu ➔ Settings.
Customize the Browser by using the following options:
General
 Set home page
: View and set the default first page that 
displays when you launch Internet.
 Form auto-fill: Enable or disable form auto-fill to complete 
Internet forms with a single click.
 Auto-fill text: If Form auto-fill is enabled, set up the following 
information:
–Full name: Enter your name.
–Company name: Enter a company name.
–Address line 1: Enter your address.
–Address line 2: Enter any additional address information.
–City/Town: Enter your city and town.
–County: Enter your county. 
						

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–Zip code: Enter your ZIP code.
–Country: Enter your country.
–Phone: Enter your telephone number.
–Email: Enter a valid email address.
Privacy and Security
 Clear cache
: Delete content and databases stored on the 
device.
: Delete the list of previously-visited pages.
 Show security warnings: When enabled, the browser warns 
you if there is a problem with a site’s security.
 Accept cookies: When enabled, allows the browser to save 
and read cookie information used by webpages.
 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 websites.
 Remember passwords: When enabled, saves user names 
and passwords for sites you visit, to make future visits easier.
: Clear all saved user names and passwords.
Accessibility
 Force zoom
: Override the websites request to control zoom.
: Use the Preview field and the following controls to 
configure text size:
–Scale text up and down: Scale the text size up or down using 
a slider bar.
–Zoom amount on double tap: Set how much to zoom when 
you double-tap the screen, from 75 to 125 percent.
–Minimum font size: Set the minimum font size, which can 
range from 1 point to 24 points.
 Inverted screen rendering: Use the Preview screen and the 
following controls to configure inverted screen rendering:
–Inverted rendering: Enable the display of websites with 
inverted colors – black becomes white and vice versa.
–Contrast: If Inverted rendering is enabled, use this slider to set 
the contrast, which can range from 100 to 300 percent. 
						

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Advanced
 Select search engine
: Choose a search engine from Google, 
Yahoo!, or Bing.
 Open in background: When enabled, new windows open 
behind the current window.
 Enable JavaScript: When enabled, Internet automatically runs 
JavaScript scripts on pages you visit.
 Enable plug-ins: When enabled, Internet automatically loads 
and runs plug-ins on pages you visit.
: Select where Internet stores files.
 Website settings: View and manage settings for individual 
websites.
: Adjusts the zoom feature. Set to Far, Medium, 
or Close.
 Open pages in overview: When enabled, displays an overview 
of newly-opened pages.
 Auto-fit pages: When enabled, Internet automatically sizes 
webpages to fit your device’s display.
 Block pop-ups: When enabled, blocks pop-up windows.
 Text encoding: Choose a default character set for webpages.
 Reset to default: Clear all browser data and reset all settings to 
the factory defaults.
Bandwidth management
 Preload search results
: Enable the browser to preload high 
confidence search results in the background to help speed up 
searches. Options are: Never, Only via Wi-Fi, or Always.
: 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.
Labs
 Quick controls
: When enabled, the Application and URL bars 
are hidden. To access the hidden controls, swipe inward from 
the left or right edge of the screen to access Quick Controls. For 
more information, refer to 
“Internet Quick Controls”  on 
page 91.
 Google Instant: When enabled, you can use Google Instant 
when you use Google Search to show results as you type. 
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Internet Quick Controls
Use Quick Controls to maximize your viewing area while 
browsing the internet.
1.From the Home screen, touch   
Internet.
2.While viewing a webpage, touch   
Menu ➔ Settings  
➔ Labs, and then touch Quick Controls to enable the 
function.
The Application and URL bars are hidden.
3.Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen 
to access quick controls.
4.Without lifting your finger, move to an option and then 
lift your finger to initiate the option.5.To cancel, display the Quick controls and touch 
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Labs and touch Quick controls 
to uncheck it.
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   
Apps 
➔
Settings.
2.To u c h  
Location services ➔ Use wireless networks.
A green check mark   indicates the feature is 
enabled.
3.Under 
Wireless and network, on the Wi-Fi tab, touch the 
OFF / ON icon   to turn Wi-Fi on.
For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi”  on page 135. 
						

							Internet and Social Networking       92 4.Log on to your Google account.
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 187.
5.Touch 
 Home ➔  Apps ➔  Latitude.
Your location is displayed on the map, accurate to 30 
meters.
Sharing Your Location with Friends
1.From the Latitude map screen, touch   
to display your Latitude list of friends. At first, only your 
name is displayed.
2.Touch 
 Menu ➔ Add friends.
3.Touch 
Select from Contacts and touch a contact
– or –
Touch 
Add via email address, enter an email address, 
and touch the 
Send key or close the keyboard and 
touch 
Add friends.4.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 Internet or use 
Latitude on their device, if it is available. Once they 
acknowledge your request, their location will display on your 
tablet. They can share their location from their computer, 
phone, or tablet.
For more information, go to 
http://www.google.com/latitude.
Latitude Menu
1.From a Home screen, touch   Apps ➔  Latitude.
2.Touch  , if necessary.
3.To u c h  
 Menu for these options:
: Display the map screen.
 Add friends: Share your location with friends. For more 
information, refer to 
“Sharing Your Location with 
Friends” 
 on page 92.
 Check in: Touch a location to check-in so others will know your 
location.
Latitude
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 Refresh friends: Update your Latitude list of friends.
 Show stale friends / Hide stale friends: Show or hide friends 
depending on the accuracy of their Latitude information.
 Location settings: Configures the location reporting settings. 
For more information, refer to 
“Maps Settings”  on page 96.
: Launches Google mobile Help.
: Remove search results from the map.
: Launch the Local app. For more information, refer to 
“Local”  on page 93. This option only displays in portrait 
mode.
: Enable or disable a map layer to display. Choose from 
Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, 
Bicycling, or Wikipedia. This option only displays in portrait 
mode.
: Allows you to find your friends and family on a map 
and share with people you choose.
 My Places: Displays a list of Starred places.
 Offers: Notifies you if there are interesting offers nearby.
 Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to 
“Maps Settings”  on page 96.
: Launches Google mobile Help.
Local
Local is an application that uses Google Maps and your 
location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, 
Attractions, and other businesses. You can also add your own 
locations.
The Local application allows you to find the best sources for 
business information across the web, including business 
listing details, reviews, photos, nearby public transit, and 
other related information. Business owners can provide 
additional details, such as photos, hours of operation, and 
coupons.
1.From a Home screen, touch   
Apps ➔  Local.
2.To u c h   
Choose your location and touch My current 
location
 or Enter an address. To enter an address, use 
the on-screen keyboard and then touch 
OK.
3.Touch one of the business categories to search for a 
particular business.
All of the businesses in that category that are close to 
you display. 
						

							Internet and Social Networking       94 4.Touch a business in the list to see more details about it.
The business details such as address, phone, website, 
and location are displayed. You can also see reviews 
from around the web and from Google users.
5.Touch your location at the bottom of the Local pop-up 
to write a review, check in here, view reviews and 
details, or choose another location nearby.
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, 
and other location-based information.
Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. Some 
features require Standalone or Google location services. 
For more information, refer to “Location Services”  on 
page 189.
  From a Home screen, touch   Apps ➔  Maps.
Navigating the Map
Zooming
Double-tap on the screen to zoom in.
Use two fingers, such as your index finger 
and thumb, to zoom out by making an 
inward pinch motion on the screen. To zoom 
in, make an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
Tip: For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to landscape mode.
Scrolling
Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display.
Touch
Touch an icon on the map to display information about the 
location. For example, your location is indicated by a flashing 
 and a pop-up that displays your name. 
						

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Maps Menu
1.From the Home screen, touch   Maps.
2.While viewing a map, touch 
 Menu for these 
options:
: Remove search results from the map.
: Launch the Local app. For more information, refer to 
“Local”  on page 93. This option only displays in portrait 
mode.
: Enable or disable a map layer to display. Choose from 
Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, 
Bicycling, or Wikipedia. This option only displays in portrait 
mode.
 Join Latitude/Latitude: Join Latitude, to share your location 
with friends you choose and Google.
 My Places: Display starred locations.
 Offers: Notifies you if there are interesting offers nearby.
 Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to 
“Maps Settings”  on page 96.
: Learn about Google maps.
Other Map Options
Touch the indicated icon to use these additional Map options:
Search Maps: Use the keyboard to enter your request 
to Search the map for a city, location, and so on. 
Suggestions are displayed as you type.
Speak: Just speak a city, location, and so on, to 
display.
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 
instructions.
Local: Launch the Local app. For more information, 
refer to “Local”  on page 93.