Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Owners Manual

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Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available 
Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen.
1.From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar.
The Status Details displays.
2.Touch 
Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Your device automatically 
scans for available Wireless Access Points.
3.When the scan is complete, touch a Wi-Fi network to 
connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open, your device 
automatically connects. If the Wi-Fi network is 
secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1.From a Home screen, touch   Apps 
➔
Settings.
2.Under 
Wireless and network, on the Wi-Fi tab, touch the 
OFF / ON icon   to turn Wi-Fi on.
3.Touch 
Add network, then enter network information:
 Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access 
Point (WAP).
: Select the type of security used by the WAP.
Note: Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP, 
additional network information may be required, such as 
a Password.
: If the WAP is secured, enter the password or hex 
key.
4.To u c h  Save to save the settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can 
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
1.From a Home screen, touch   
Apps ➔  Settings 
➔ 
More ... ➔ Wi-Fi Direct.
2.To u c h  t h e  
OFF / ON icon   to turn Wi-Fi Direct 
on.
If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a 
prompt displays 
Start Wi-Fi Direct operation. This will 
turn off Wi-Fi client/hotspot operation
.
3.To u c h  
OK to continue. 
Your device will begin to search for other devices 
enabled with Wi-Fi direct connections. 
						

							1374.Touch the Wi-Fi Direct tab to display Available devices.
5.Enable Wi-Fi Direct (similar to Steps 1 and 2) on the 
device to which you want to connect.
6.Once the device you want to connect to is displayed, 
touch on it.
An Invitation to connect displays on the device to which 
you want to connect.
7.On that device, touch 
Accept.
You have 2 minutes to touch 
Accept on the device to 
which you want to connect for the connection to be 
made.
Once connected, the other device will show as 
Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the 
 icon will display at the bottom of your screen.
Sharing Information with Connected Device
To share videos, photos, or other information with the 
connected device, follow these steps:
1.View the information that you want to share. For 
example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in 
your camera viewer or 
My files folder, then touch the 
Share, Share via, or Send via option.2.To u c h  t h e  
Wi-Fi Direct option.
The Wi-Fi Direct settings screen displays, Wi-Fi Direct 
is turned on, and your device scans for other devices.
3.Touch a connected device name. For example, 
Android_XXXX.
4.The other device displays a pop-up that indicates it is 
receiving the file.
The file is transferred and can be found in 
My files in 
the ShareViaWifi folder.
Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and shared folder information may differ.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications 
technology for exchanging information over a distance of 
about 30 feet.
You do not need to line up the devices to send information 
with Bluetooth. If the devices are in range, you can exchange 
information between them, even if they are in different 
rooms. 
						

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Configuring Bluetooth Settings
Configure your device’s Bluetooth settings. For more 
information, refer to “Bluetooth”  on page 176.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
To turn Bluetooth on or off:
1.From a Home screen, touch   
Apps 
➔
Settings.
2.Under 
Wireless and network, on the Bluetooth tab, 
touch the 
OFF / ON icon   to turn Bluetooth on or 
off.
Note: When Bluetooth is on, the Bluetooth icon  displays in the Status Bar.
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange 
information between your device and the target device.
Tip: After pairing, your device and the target device recognize 
each other and exchange information without having to 
enter a passcode or PIN.1.From a Home screen, touch   
Apps 
➔
Settings.
2.On the Bluetooth tab, touch the 
OFF / ON icon   
to turn Bluetooth on.
3.Enable the target device’s discoverable or visible 
mode.
4.To u c h  t h e  
Bluetooth tab and then touch Scan for 
devices
. Touch Stop at any time to stop scanning.
5.From the list of found devices, touch the target device, 
then follow the prompts to complete the pairing:
If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target 
device and touch 
OK. When prompted, enter the PIN on the 
target device.
If the device allows automatic or smart pairing, your device 
attempts to pair with the device automatically. Follow the 
prompts on your device and the target device to complete the 
pairing. 
						

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Sharing Data with a Bluetooth Device
To send data to a Bluetooth device:
1.Select a file or item from an appropriate application.
2.Select an option for sharing data with the Bluetooth 
feature.
Note: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.
3.Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device. For more 
information, refer to “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device”  
on page 138.
Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device
To receive data from a Bluetooth device:
1.Turn Bluetooth on. For more information, refer to 
“Turning Bluetooth On or Off”  on page 138.
Note: To select the length of time that your device will be visible, select   Menu ➔ Visible time-out.
2.Pair with the Bluetooth device from which you want to 
receive data. For more information, refer to “Pairing 
with a Bluetooth Device”  on page 138.
A Bluetooth authorization request pop-up displays 
when a Bluetooth device sends data to your device.
3.Select 
Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive 
data.
A File received message displays.
Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder. If you receive 
a contact, it is saved to your contacts automatically. 
						

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Managing Downloads
Files, apps, and other items you download in Internet, Gmail, 
Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal 
storage. You can use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or 
delete what you have downloaded.
To manage the demands on their networks or to help you 
avoid unexpected charges, some mobile networks place 
restrictions on the size of the files you can download. When 
you are connected to such networks, and you try to 
download an oversized-file, you are asked or required to 
delay downloading the file until the next time you are 
connected to a Wi-Fi network. At that time, the download 
resumes automatically. The Downloads app can also be used 
to view and manage these queued files.
Downloaded files are stored in the Download directory in 
your tablet’s internal storage. You can view and copy files 
from this directory when connected to a computer with a 
USB cable.
Uninstalling an App
Apps come pre-installed on your device and you can 
download additional apps from Google Play. If you decide to, 
you can uninstall apps you downloaded from Google Play and 
other sources.
There are several ways to uninstall an app:
1.From a Home screen, touch   
Apps ➔  Settings 
➔
Applications.
2.To u c h  t h e  
Downloaded tab.
3.Touch the app you want to uninstall.
4.To u c h  t h e  
Uninstall button.
A pop-up displays the message 
This application will be 
uninstalled
.
5.To u c h  
OK to confirm you want to uninstall the app.
You can also use Google Play to uninstall apps you 
downloaded from there (see “Play Store” on page 165). 
						

							141 To uninstall an app from the Apps screen:
1.From a Home screen, touch   
Apps.
2.Touch  
Menu ➔Downloaded applications.
The Downloaded applications screen displays.
3.Touch  
Menu ➔Uninstall.
A   appears on Apps that can be uninstalled.
4.Touch an app’s icon and then touch 
OK to uninstall and 
remove the app from your tablet.
Note: You cannot uninstall the apps that are included with 
Android. You can only uninstall the apps you have 
downloaded.
Kies Via Wi-Fi
Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your 
device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and 
from your device directly by connecting to the PC.
Note: Some features will be supported through the System 
Updates feature in the future. For more information, 
refer to “Software Update”  on page 204.To learn more about Samsung Kies and Samsung 
applications, browse featured applications and download 
Kies at: 
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads.
Note: Samsung Kies works on both PC and Macintosh 
computers.
Connecting With Samsung Kies
1.Install Samsung Kies software on your PC.
Warning! Close any running applications before connecting your device to a PC.
2.Run Samsung Kies.
3.From a Home screen, touch   
Apps 
➔
Settings.
4.To u c h  
More ... ➔ Kies via Wi-Fi.
Select the source of the Wi-Fi connection for Kies air.
5.Follow the prompts from Kies to update your device 
firmware.
6.Refer to Samsung Kies Help for more information. 
						

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Memor y Card
Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ 
memory cards for storing music, photos, videos, and files.
Installing and Removing a Memor y Card
For more information about installing and removing a 
memory card, see “Memory Card” on page 14.
Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the 
memory card, always unmount the card before 
removing it from the device.
Formatting a Memor y Card
Formatting erases all content from the memory card and 
prepares it for use with your device.
For matting a Memor y Card Using Your Device
1.From a Home screen, touch   Apps ➔  Settings 
➔Storage
2.After mounting the SD card, touch Format SD card.
3.Follow the prompts to confirm the formatting of the 
card.
For matting a Memor y Card Using Your Computer
Consult your computer and/or memory card reader 
documentation for information about formatting memory 
cards.
Synchronizing with Windows Media 
Player
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.
1.Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.
Your computer recognizes the connection and displays 
the AutoPlay screen.
2.Click the option to 
Sync digital media files to this device 
to synchronize music files.
3.Select and drag the music files you want to the sync 
list and begin synchronizing.
4.When finished, exit Windows Media Player and 
disconnect the USB cable. 
						

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Connecting as a Mass Storage Device
You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and 
access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the 
device, you can also access the files directory from the 
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as folder 
Card, separate from the internal memory, which is folder Ta b l e t.
1.Insert a memory card into the device to transfer files 
from or to the memory card.
2.Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.
Your computer recognizes the connection and displays 
the AutoPlay screen.3.Click the option to Open device to view files.
You should see a Card and a Tablet folder.
4.Copy files from the PC to the memory card (Card 
folder).
5.When finished, close the PC folder and disconnect the 
USB cable. 
						

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Section 10: Applications and Widgets
This section contains a description of each application that is 
available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to 
navigate through that particular application. If the application 
is already described in another section of this user manual, 
then a cross reference to that particular section is provided. 
Various widgets are also described.
Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-
used applications to one of the Home screens. For details, 
see “App Shortcuts” on page 36.
Update Available
When you open an application that is preloaded on your 
device, an 
Update Available message may be displayed if 
there is a new version of the app available.
  To u c h  Upgrade to update the app or touch Not Now to 
open the app without updating.
For more information, refer to “Updates to Downloaded 
Apps”  on page 165.
GPS Applications
GPS applications allow you to achieve real-time, GPS-
enabled, turn-by-turn navigation and to access local 
searches based on a variety of category parameters.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the 
following conditions:
 inside a building or between buildings
in a tunnel or underground passage
in poor weather
around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
in a vehicle with tinted windows
Global GPS turn-by-turn navigation, mapping, and Point of 
Interest content is available for three continents, including 
North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Western Europe, 
and China, where wireless coverage is available. 
						

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Important! If you touch or cover the internal GPS antenna 
while using GPS services, it may impede the GPS 
signal resulting in the GPS services not working in 
an optimal manner. Refer to the following diagram 
to locate the approximate location of the internal 
GPS antenna.
Alarm
Set alarms for reminders or for wake-up times.
Adding and Configuring Alarms
1.From a Home screen, touch   Apps ➔  Alarm.
2.To u c h   
Create alarm or touch an alarm that is 
already set.
3.Touch fields to configure the alarm:
: Set a time for the alarm to sound. Touch + or - to change 
the hour and minute, and touch 
AM or PM.
: Touch the field and use the keyboard to enter a name 
for the alarm.
 Repeat: Choose days for the alarm to repeat. Alarm days are 
blue.
: Choose a tone for alarms.
: Enable or disable vibration for the alarm.
: Enable or disable the snooze option for the alarm.
4.To u c h  Done to save the alarm.
The main Alarm screen displays showing the new or 
updated alarm.
(Back view
  of device)
Location of Internal
GPS Antenna