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 steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual 
assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a 
Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more 
information, refer to “Securing Your Device”  on page 15.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings 
and may vary from your device depending on the 
software version on your device and any changes to the 
device’s settings.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual 
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual 
displays may vary depending on the software version of 
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This 
special text is intended to point out important information, 
share quick methods for activating features, define terms, 
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
Notes: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu, 
or sub-menu.
Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
Important: Points out important information about the current 
feature that could affect performance.
Warning: Brings important information to your attention that can 
help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your 
device. 
						

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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 charge, you can use the device while 
charging.
Warning! Use only approved charging devices. Approved 
accessories are designed to maximize battery life. 
Using other accessories may invalidate your 
warranty and may cause damage.
Batter y Indicator
The Battery icon   in the Status Bar shows the battery 
power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device 
prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate 
the device without charging, the device powers off. For 
battery use information, see “About Device” on page 204.
Tip: Touch the Time field to display battery charge status.
Charging the Batter y
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Outlet 
Connector, Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your 
device from any standard AC power outlet. ➔Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting 
successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For 
example:
From a Home screen, touch   
Apps ➔  Settings 
➔
Wireless and network ➔ Wi-Fi settings. 
						

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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 the USB power adapter from the power outlet 
or unplug the USB cable from the device.
Incorrect CorrectCharging
Head
Correct
Incorrect
Charger/Accessory
Port 
						

							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. For 
more information, refer to “GPS Applications”  on 
page 144.
Turning Your Device Off
1.Press and hold the Power/Lock Key .
2.At the prompt, touch 
Power off ➔ OK.
Setting Up Your Device
When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a 
few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some 
screens can be skipped (touch 
Skip) or re-displayed (touch Back). Some screens display depending on the options you 
choose.
Welcome
1.Touch the language field, scroll through the list, and 
touch the language you want your device to use, such 
as, English (United States).
2.To u c h  
Start. 
						

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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 “Wi-Fi”  on page 174.
Set Date and Time
1.Touch Set date and set the date (month, day, year), and 
then touch 
Set.
2.Touch 
Set time and set the time (hour, minute, and AM 
or PM), and then touch 
Set.
3.Touch 
Select time zone and select the correct time 
zone.
4.Touch 
Next.
Make it Google
Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its 
Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google 
Talk, and Google Play
TM.
The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new 
Google account or sign in, if you already have a Google 
account.
Note: If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen 
displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.
  To u c h  Sign in and then enter the email address and 
password of your existing account.
– or –
  To u c h  Get an account or enter the email address and 
password of your existing account.
– or –
  To u c h  Not now to perform this task later. For more 
information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account”  
on page 66. 
						

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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 both of the Google location services.
2.Touch 
Next to continue.
This Tablet Belongs To ...
To personalize the tablet with your name:
1.Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen 
keyboard to enter you first and last name.
2.To u c h  
Next.
Google Ser vices
This screen displays if you did not signed in to your Google 
account. The use of this device is subject to the privacy 
policy and other terms.
1.To u c h  
Learn more to read the privacy policy and other 
terms.
2.To u c h  
Next, if you agree that your device may receive 
and install updates from Google.
Setup Complete
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.
  To u c h  Finish.
The main Home screen displays. 
						

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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 must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to 
“Wi-Fi”  on page 174.
You must also enable location services to use Google Maps. 
Some features require Standalone or Google location 
services. For more information, refer to “Location Services”  
on page 189.
Task Manager
Your device can run applications simultaneously and some 
applications run in the background.
Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on 
your device and to end running applications to extend battery 
life. You can also uninstall applications from your device and 
see how much memory is used by applications.
Task Manager Pop-Up
The Task manager pop-up provides information about Active 
applications
 and includes a RAM manager. It also has a link to 
the Task Manager application.
To access the Task manager pop-up:
1.From a Home screen, touch   
Mini App Tray 
➔
Task manager.
– or –
Add the Program monitor widget to a Home screen and 
then touch the Program monitor widget. For more 
information, refer to “Widgets”  on page 32.
The Task manager pop-up displays. 
						

							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 Application
The Task Manager application provides information about 
applications, including 
Active applications, Downloaded, RAM 
manager, Storage, and Help.
To access the Task Manager:
1.From a Home screen, touch   
Apps 
➔Task manager.
– or –
From any screen, touch and hold   
Home.
– or –
Access Task Manager from the Task manager pop-up. 
For more information, refer to “Task Manager Pop-Up”  
on page 12.
– or –
To u c h   
Navigation and then touch Task manager.
2.To u c h  
Active applications to view applications running 
on your device. Touch 
End to end an application or 
End all to end all running applications.
3.To u c h  
Downloaded to view applications installed from 
Google Play. Touch 
Uninstall to remove an application 
from your device.
4.To u c h  
RAM manager to display the amount of Random 
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch 
Clear 
memory
 to clear inactive and background processes.
5.To u c h  
Storage to view internal (Device memory) and 
external (SD card) storage memory statistics.
6.To u c h  
Help to view useful tips for extending battery life. 
						

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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, carefully slide the 
memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks 
into place.
3.Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.Removing a Memor y Card
Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the 
memory card, unmount the card before removing it 
from the device.
1.From a Home screen, touch   
Apps ➔  Settings 
➔Storage.
CorrectIncorrect 
						

							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 compatible 
accessories.
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen 
times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the 
device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for 
increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen 
unlock pattern, see “Screen Lock” on page 189.
For other settings related to securing your device, see 
“Location Services” on page 189.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual 
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.