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My Samsung Galaxy Tab S
- By Eric Butow
- Published May 5, 2015 by Que. Part of the My... series.
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Description
- Copyright 2015
- Dimensions: 6" x 9"
- Edition: 1st
- eBook
- ISBN-10: 0-7897-5519-X
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5519-3
Friendly, quick, and 100% practical, My Samsung Galaxy Tab S is the must-have companion for every Samsung Galaxy Tab S user.
• Step-by-step instructions with callouts to photos that show you exactly what to do with the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 and Galaxy Tab S 8.4
• Help when you run into Samsung Galaxy Tab S problems or limitations
• Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy Tab S working just the way you want. Learn how to
• Navigate Samsung Galaxy Tab S’s Android operating system
• Retrieve, play, and manage music, video, podcasts, and audiobooks
• Use Google Play as a portal to movies and TV content
• Capture higher quality photos and video
• Surf the Web quickly with the built-in browser
• Simplify your life with the Calendar and Contacts
• Send email, text, and multimedia messages
• Connect your Galaxy Tab S to other devices and the cloud
• Use your Galaxy Tab S as an eReader to read books and magazines online
• Find and share any destination with Maps
• Discover, install, maintain, and work with new Android apps and widgets
• Customize your tablet to reflect your personal style and preferences
• Keep your Galaxy Tab S software up to date, reliable, and running smoothly
Extras
Related Articles
Becoming Familiar with Lollipop on the Galaxy Tab S
Using SideSync with a Samsung Phone with Lollipop on the Galaxy Tab S
Using the Lollipop Notifications Screen on the Galaxy Tab S
Sample Content
Online Sample Chapter
Finding Widgets and Using Quick Briefing with Your Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Sample Pages
Download the sample pages (includes Chapter 6 and Index)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Galaxy Tab Universe 3
First, a Look at Android .....................................................................................................3
The Newest Members: The Galaxy Tab S Family ........................................5
The Galaxy Tab S 8.4 ....................................................................................................5
The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 .................................................................................................6
Comparing the Tab S to Other Tabs ......................................................................7
Galaxy Tab 7.0....................................................................................................................7
Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus .......................................................................................................8
Galaxy Tab 7.7....................................................................................................................9
Galaxy Tab 8.9....................................................................................................................9
Galaxy Tab 10.1 .............................................................................................................10
Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and 10.1 ....................................................................................10
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1.........................................................................11
Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1.........................................................................12
Galaxy Note and Note Pro ..................................................................................13
Galaxy Tab Pro ................................................................................................................15
Chapter 2: Meeting the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 17
Investigating the Galaxy Tab S Unit ....................................................................19
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 ..............................................19
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 ...........................................22
The Galaxy Tab S Buttons and Switches .........................................................24
The Three Galaxy Tab S Buttons.....................................................................25
The Power Button .......................................................................................................26
Volume Control Buttons .......................................................................................27
Galaxy Tab S Screens ........................................................................................................28
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab S 8.4) .............................................................28
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab S 10.5) ..........................................................29
The Apps Screen ..........................................................................................................30
Manipulating the Screen ..............................................................................................32
Tapping an Element ..................................................................................................32
Pinching ...............................................................................................................................32
Dragging and Flicking ............................................................................................32
Screen Rotation and Orientation ..................................................................33
Interacting with Android ..............................................................................................34
Sliders ....................................................................................................................................34
Button Bar ..........................................................................................................................34
Tab Area ...............................................................................................................................34
Using the Keyboard ...........................................................................................................35
Using Special Keyboards and Characters ..............................................36
Copy and Paste Data ................................................................................................38
Chapter 3: Setting Up the Galaxy Tab S 41
Getting Details About the Galaxy Tab S .........................................................42
Setting Up Your Network .............................................................................................44
Set Up Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................................44
Set Up Bluetooth .........................................................................................................47
Set Up a VPN ....................................................................................................................48
Syncing the Galaxy Tab S .............................................................................................49
Sync Media Files ...........................................................................................................50
Chapter 4: Customizing Android to Your Liking 53
Password-Protecting the Galaxy Tab S.............................................................53
Changing Your Password ..............................................................................................56
Use Your Fingerprint to Access the Galaxy Tab S ...................................58
Set Up Finger Scanner ............................................................................................58
Test the Finger Scanner .........................................................................................60
Change the Screen Lock Type .........................................................................61
Setting Parental Restrictions .....................................................................................62
Changing the Date and Time ...................................................................................62
Modifying Your Wallpaper ...........................................................................................64
Setting Alert Sounds ........................................................................................................65
Changing Keyboard and Voice Settings .........................................................67
Modifying More Settings ..............................................................................................70
Chapter 5: Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens 73
Accessing the Widgets Screen .................................................................................73
Taking a Tour of Available Widgets .....................................................................74
Examine the Page 1 Widgets ............................................................................75
Examine the Page 2 Widgets ............................................................................77
Examine the Page 3 Widgets ............................................................................80
Examine the Page 4 Widgets ............................................................................82
Adding a Widget to a Home Screen ...................................................................82
Place a Widget on a Home Screen...............................................................83
Move a Widget on a Home Screen ..............................................................85
Resize a Widget .............................................................................................................86
Creating a New Home Screen ..................................................................................88
Removing a Widget ...........................................................................................................89
Chapter 6: Finding Widgets and Using Quick Briefing 91
Viewing Default Widgets ..............................................................................................92
Find Widgets on the Widgets Pages ..........................................................93
Using the Widgets ..............................................................................................................94
Learn What It’s Like Outside with the Weather Widget ............95
Get Social Network Updates with Flipboard ......................................97
Add Videos to the Video Widget ................................................................101
Access Chrome Bookmarks Quickly Using Bookmarks .........104
Using the Quick Briefing Home Screen ........................................................106
View the Primary Quick Briefing Home Screen ............................107
View the Secondary Quick Briefing Home Screen .....................109
Change Quick Briefing Settings and Bookmarks ........................110
Chapter 7: Browsing the Web 113
Browsing to a URL ............................................................................................................113
Searching the Web ..........................................................................................................114
Viewing Web Pages ........................................................................................................116
Bookmarking Websites ...............................................................................................118
Returning to Previously Visited Pages ...........................................................120
Deleting Bookmarks ......................................................................................................122
Delete from the Bookmarks List .................................................................122
Delete from the History List ...........................................................................123
Filling in Web Forms ......................................................................................................124
Copying Text and Images from Web Pages ..............................................126
Copy a Block of Text ...............................................................................................126
Copy an Image ...........................................................................................................127
Chapter 8: Sending Email and Instant Messages 129
Configuring Email ............................................................................................................130
Reading Email ......................................................................................................................135
Composing a New Message ...................................................................................138
Creating Your Own Signature................................................................................140
Deleting Messages ..........................................................................................................142
Searching Through Email ..........................................................................................143
Configuring Email Settings......................................................................................144
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages .................................................147
Configuring Google Hangouts Settings ......................................................149
Reading Email Messages in the Quick Briefing Home Screen. ......152
Chapter 9: Connecting to the Cloud 155
Connecting Using Wi-Fi Direct .............................................................................155
Set Up Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................................................................156
Printing Wirelessly ...........................................................................................................157
Connect a Wi-Fi Printer .......................................................................................157
Connect a Bluetooth Printer ..........................................................................158
Sharing Files ..........................................................................................................................161
Use the Dropbox App ..........................................................................................161
Find Other Cloud Services ...............................................................................168
Sharing Music and Video ...........................................................................................168
Copy Files with Windows Media Player ...............................................169
Connect as a Mass Storage Device ..........................................................171
Samsung Kies for PCs and Macs .................................................................173
Chapter 10: Using Maps 179
Enabling GPS ........................................................................................................................180
Getting Around with Maps ......................................................................................180
Find a Location with Maps ..............................................................................180
Get Directions with Maps .................................................................................184
Specify Locations with Maps .........................................................................185
Getting Voice-Command Directions ...............................................................187
Finding Local Information ........................................................................................191
Sharing Locations with Friends ...........................................................................195
Chapter 11: Capturing and Managing Photos 201
Using the Camera .............................................................................................................202
Navigating Image Viewer ..........................................................................................207
Tips for Capturing Photos .........................................................................................209
Working with Gallery ....................................................................................................210
Manage Photos with Gallery .........................................................................210
Email Photos from Gallery ...............................................................................214
Creating Screen Captures .........................................................................................217
Chapter 12: Playing Music and Video 219
Downloading Movies and TV Shows ..............................................................219
Download a TV Show ...........................................................................................220
Play the TV Show ......................................................................................................222
Shop for a Movie.......................................................................................................223
Playing Videos .....................................................................................................................225
Play Movies and TV Shows in the Play Movies & TV App ........225
Play Videos in the Video App.........................................................................226
Viewing YouTube Videos ............................................................................................229
Recording Video ................................................................................................................233
Purchasing Music..............................................................................................................236
Playing Songs ......................................................................................................................241
Play Music in the Music App ..........................................................................241
Play Music in the Google Play Music App..........................................243
Creating Your Own Playlists ....................................................................................245
Adding a Podcast App .................................................................................................247
Chapter 13: Reading and Managing Books and Magazines 253
Using Google Play Books ..........................................................................................253
Browse the Catalog ................................................................................................254
Purchase a Book ........................................................................................................256
Download and Read a Book ...........................................................................258
Use Reading Aids .....................................................................................................260
Add Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes ...............................................263
Organize Your Books .............................................................................................266
Using Google Play Newsstand .............................................................................267
Shop for Magazines ...............................................................................................268
Purchase a Magazine ............................................................................................270
Subscribe to a Magazine ...................................................................................272
Read an Issue ...............................................................................................................273
Browse and Read Individual Pages ..........................................................275
Organize Your Magazines .................................................................................277
Shopping for Book and Magazine Readers ..............................................277
Chapter 14: Using Productivity Apps to Simplify Your Life 281
Staying Up to Date ..........................................................................................................281
Choose a Weather Forecast.............................................................................282
Track Stocks ...................................................................................................................284
Select Your News Settings ................................................................................286
Managing Contacts ........................................................................................................291
Set Up Contacts Accounts................................................................................291
Add Contacts ...............................................................................................................292
Search for Contacts ................................................................................................295
Link Contacts ...............................................................................................................295
Use Contacts .................................................................................................................297
Managing Your Busy Schedule.............................................................................298
Create Calendar Events .......................................................................................298
Use Calendar Views ................................................................................................301
Add a Task to Your Calendar ...........................................................................306
Chapter 15: Using Apps for Learning, Creating, and Sharing 309
Staying Up to Date with Google Now ...........................................................309
Start Google Now for the First Time .......................................................310
Use Google Now .......................................................................................................311
Connecting to Google+..............................................................................................313
Set Up Google+ .........................................................................................................313
Use Google+ .................................................................................................................315
Write a Post ....................................................................................................................318
Creating Documents and Presentations with
Hancom Office ............................................................................................................320
Start Hancom Office Viewer for the First Time ..............................320
Open and Close a Document ........................................................................321
Install Hancom Office ...........................................................................................323
Open a Document in Hword 2014 ...........................................................325
Access Files from a Cloud Service .............................................................326
Create a New Document ...................................................................................328
Chapter 16: Finding and Managing Apps 331
Accessing Google Apps from the Home Screen ..................................332
Opening Multiple Apps in Multiwindow View ......................................333
Manage Multiple Windows on the Screen ........................................334
Edit Apps in the App Tray .................................................................................338
Finding Apps from Samsung .................................................................................339
Set Up the Kids Mode App ..............................................................................340
Shop in the GALAXY Apps Store ................................................................343
Getting Apps in the Google Play Store.........................................................344
Search for Android Applications ................................................................345
Find Great Apps .........................................................................................................346
Purchase Android Applications ...................................................................348
Rate Applications .....................................................................................................350
Get Help with Apps ................................................................................................351
Managing Apps Through Your Home Screens .......................................352
Adding Useful Apps .......................................................................................................355
Use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary App ........................................356
Use the LinkedIn Pulse RSS Reader .........................................................358
Use Note Everything .............................................................................................362
Chapter 17: Adding New Hardware 367
Bluetooth Keyboards ....................................................................................................368
Pairing Bluetooth Devices ........................................................................................368
Pair a Bluetooth Device ......................................................................................369
Using MicroSD Cards .....................................................................................................370
Format MicroSD Cards .........................................................................................370
Chapter 18: Troubleshooting Your Galaxy Tab S 373
Maintaining Your Galaxy Tab S .............................................................................373
Updating Galaxy Tab S Software ........................................................................374
Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy Tab S .........................................374
Ensure Automatic Google Account Backup .....................................375
Syncing and Using Manual Backup .................................................................376
Extending Battery Life..................................................................................................377
Monitor Power Usage ...........................................................................................377
Adjust Screen Brightness ..................................................................................378
Utilize Sleep Mode ..................................................................................................378
Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi ....................................................379
Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth .......................................380
Conserve Even More Power Using Power Saving Modes ........381
Solving Random Galaxy Tab Issues ..................................................................384
Difficulty Turning Your Tab On or Off .....................................................384
Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive ....................................................384
Force Stop an App ...................................................................................................385
Battery Does Not Charge ..................................................................................385
Landscape Orientation Does Not Work ...............................................386
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems .......................................387
Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated ..........................................................................387
Check Your Range ....................................................................................................388
Reset the Galaxy Tab S Software ................................................................388
Getting Technical Help ................................................................................................390
Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung .....................................390
Locate the Tab Model Number ....................................................................391
Appendix A: Finding Galaxy Tab S Accessories 393
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms 397
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