Samsung Galaxy Tablet in easy steps: For Tab 2 and Tab 3 (covers Android Jelly Bean)

by Nick Vandome

Overview

Samsung Galaxy Tablet in easy steps goes hand in hand with the Tab 2 and Tab 3 versions and will help you to quickly get up and running with your Samsung tablet, covering Android Jelly Bean.

Samsung Galaxy Tablet in easy steps shows how to customize the look and feel of your tablet. It gives a full rundown of the latest version of the Android operating system and how to use it on your tablet in terms of navigating around, performing all of your favorite tasks, getting online and turning your tablet into your own mobile entertainment center.
Apps are covered in depth; using the pre-installed apps, downloading and utilizing the Google Play Store and Samsung Apps. It shows how to use your Samsung tablet for your entertainment needs, including music, movies, photos, books and games.

Online connectivity is vital for tablets and Samsung Galaxy Tablet in easy steps looks at connecting to the Web via Wi-Fi, using email, setting up online contacts and using all of your favorite social networking sites at the tap of a button. Security is covered, including preventing unauthorized access to your tablet, staying safe online and when using your apps.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781840785999
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	07/30/2013
Series:	In Easy Steps
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Nick is an established In Easy Steps author with several successful guides to his credit.

Table of Contents

1 Introducing the Galaxy Tab 7

About the Galaxy Tab 8

About Android 10

Galaxy Tab 2/3 Specifications 12

Buttons and Battery 14

Getting a Samsung Account 16

Samsung Apps Store 17

Using the Apps Store 18

The Google Play Store 20

Creating a Google Account 21

Using Google Play Website 22

Adding Accessories 24

2 Around the Tab 2/3 25

Viewing the Home Screen 26

Managing Home Screens 28

Navigating Around 32

Organizing Apps 34

Working with Favorites 38

Adding Widgets 39

Changing the Background 40

Notifications Panel 42

Creating Folders 44

Screen Rotation 45

Locking Your Tab 2/3 46

Lock Screen Options 48

Searching 49

Using Google Now 51

3 Investing Settings 53

Accessing Settings 54

Wireless and Networks 55

Device 60

Personal 64

Accounts 67

System 68

4 The Tab 2/3 Keyboard 71

About the Keyboard 72

Keyboard Settings 74

Keyboard Shortcuts 76

Adding from the Clipboard 78

Continuous Input 79

Adding Text 80

Working with Text 81

Creating a Word List 82

5 Apps on the Tab 2/3 83

About Apps 84

Built-in Apps 85

Samsung Apps Store 88

Google Play Store 90

Downloading Apps 92

Deleting Apps 94

Updating Apps 95

App Information 96

6 Hub Entertainment 97

About the Samsung Hub 98

The Hub and Play Store 99

The Music Hub 100

Using the Music Player 104

The Video Hub 106

Watching Video 108

The Readers Hub 110

The Game Hub 112

7 Google Play Entertainment 113

Music from Google Play 114

Transferring Music 117

Playing Music 118

Managing Music 121

Pinning Music 122

Movies and TV Shows 124

Obtaining Books 128

Around an eBook 130

8 Keeping in the Picture 131

Using the Camera 132

Adding Photos 134

Viewing Albums 135

Viewing Photos 136

Editing Photos 138

Sharing Photos 142

9 Staying in Touch 143

Email on the Tab 2/3 144

Adding Email Accounts 145

Using Email 147

Email Settings 150

Syncing Email Accounts 152

Using Gmail 153

Keeping an Address Book 154

Working with Contacts 157

Using Your Calendar 158

Messaging with ChatON 160

Calling with Skype 162

Using Samsung Link 164

10 Browsing the Web 167

Android Web Browsers 168

Opening Pages 169

Bookmarking Pages 170

Links and Images 172

Using Tabs 173

Being Incognito 174

Viewing Desktop Versions 175

Browser Settings 176

11 Staying Secure 177

Security Issues 178

About Antivirus Apps 179

Using Antivirus Apps 180

Locating Your Tab 2/3 182

Parental Controls 184

Index 187