Sams Teach Yourself Samsung GALAXY Tab in 10 Minutes

by Kelly, James Floyd

• ISBN13: 9780672336829
• ISBN10: 0672336820
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-08
• Publisher: Sams Publishing

Summary

Sams Teach Yourself Samsung Galaxy Tab" in 10 Minutesoffers straightforward, practical answers for fast results. By working through the 10-minute lessons, you'll learn everything you need to know to quickly and easily get up to speed on the Samsung GALAXY Tab. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks... "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice and shortcuts... "Watch Out!" alerts help you avoid problems. Sams Teach Yourself Samsung Galaxy Tab" in 10 Minuteswill provide beginner and experienced users with fast at a glance tips pointing out helpful shortcuts and solutions, cautions to help avoid common Samsung Galaxy Tab pitfalls, and is written in a clear easy to understand format. The Galaxy Tab offers the following features, all of which are covered in this book: " Integrated webcam " 3 megapixel camera " Built-in GPS " Expandable memory (up to 32GB) " Adobe Flash support " Android 2.2 operating system and the Android Market (for apps) " 3G support (carrier independent) and WiFi support Running the Android 2.2 Froyo operating system, the Galaxy Tab provides the consumer access to over 80,000 apps in the Android Market, along with access to digital books (via Amazon.com, for example), including the ePub format.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
The Setup Wizard	p. 1
Activate Your Galaxy Tab	p. 1
Connecting to a Network and Google Account	p. 4
Synchronizing with Your Google Account	p. 11
Synchronizing with Other Services	p. 13
Summary	p. 17
Configuration and Notifications	p. 19
Modifying Galaxy Tab Settings	p. 19
Customizing Notifications	p. 25
Customizing Home Pages	p. 27
Summary	p. 36
Taking Photos and Video	p. 37
The Camera App	p. 37
Summary	p. 48
Web Browsing and Email	p. 49
Browsing the Web	p. 49
Using Other Email Services	p. 58
Summary	p. 63
Exploring with GPS	p. 65
Getting Started with Navigation	p. 65
Having Fun with Places	p. 76
Summary	p. 78
Using the Gallery	p. 79
Accessing the Gallery	p. 79
Viewing a Photo or Video	p. 83
Manipulating Your Photos and Videos	p. 84
Editing Photos	p. 85
Working with Video	p. 88
Summary	p. 90
Shop the Android Market	p. 91
The Android Market	p. 91
Examining an App	p. 95
Downloading a Free App	p. 96
Purchasing an App	p. 99
Uninstalling Apps	p. 101
Summary	p. 106
Making Phone Calls	p. 107
Getting Started with Skype	p. 107
Configure Your Skype Account	p. 110
Making a Call	p. 114
Instant Messaging	p. 117
Summary	p. 119
Read Books, Listen to Music, and Watch Videos	p. 121
Reading a Book	p. 121
Listening to Music	p. 125
Watching Videos	p. 129
Summary	p. 133
Helpful Tips and Useful App Suggestions	p. 135
Monitoring Battery Life	p. 135
Checking for Updates	p. 135
Learning to Use the Keyboard	p. 136
Using the Task Manager	p. 137
Using Online Help	p. 138
Connecting to a Windows PC	p. 139
Interesting Apps	p. 142
Summary	p. 149
Index	p. 151
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