Galaxy Tab: The Missing Manual

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Covers Samsung TouchWiz Interface

By Preston Gralla

Publisher: O'Reilly Media / Pogue Press

Released: September 2011

Pages: 444

Galaxy Tab lets you work, play, read, and connect on the go, but mastering its TouchWiz interface and finding the best apps can be tricky—unless you have this Missing Manual. Gadget whiz Preston Gralla provides crystal-clear explanations and step-by-step instructions to get you up to speed quickly, whether you have the 3G/4G or Wi-Fi version of this amazing device.

The important stuff you need to know:

Design your experience. Add interactive widgets and mini-apps to your screen with TouchWiz.
Satisfy your appetite. Download thousands of games and apps from the Android Market.
Keep in touch. Chat, videochat, check email, and browse the Web.
Find your way. View maps, use the GPS, and navigate turn-by-turn.
Manage your media. Shoot and view photos and videos; organize and play your music.
Stay informed. Read books, newspapers, and magazines.
Be productive. Use Google Docs to store and share documents.

The Basics and Getting Online
1. Chapter 1 The Guided Tour
  1. Power/Lock Key
  2. About the Screen
  3. Home Screen
  4. Notification Panel and Quick Settings
  5. The Four (and Sometimes Five) Soft Buttons
  6. Searching
  7. Customizing the Home Screen and Panes
  8. Putting Widgets and App Shortcuts on the Home Screen
  9. Changing the Home Screen’s Wallpaper
  10. Controlling the Galaxy Tab with Your Fingers
  11. Using the Keyboard
  12. Using the Swype Keyboard
  13. Headphone Jack
  14. Charger/Accessory Port
  15. Microphone
  16. Volume Key
  17. Cameras
  18. Speakers
2. Chapter 2 Getting Online: Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G
  1. How the Galaxy Tab Gets Online
  2. Connecting via Wi-Fi
  3. Setting Up and Managing Your Google Account
3. Chapter 3 Navigating the Web
  1. The Galaxy Tab’s Browser
  2. Navigating a Web Page
  3. Using and Managing Tabs
  4. Web Pages Designed for Mobile Devices
  5. The Address Bar
  6. Bookmarks
  7. Syncing the Galaxy Tab’s Bookmarks with Your Computer’s
  8. Most Visited and History Lists
  9. Tapping Links
  10. Saving Online Images
  11. Copying Text, Finding Text, Getting Page Information, and More
  12. Online Privacy and Security
4. Chapter 4 Downloading and Using Apps
  1. Android’s Free and Easy Approach to Apps
  2. Apps and Multitasking
  3. Where to Get Apps
  4. Using the Android Market
  5. Downloading Using the Android Market on the Web
  6. Downloading from the Web
  7. Downloading and Using a Bar Code Scanner
  8. Updating Apps
  9. Managing, Sharing, and Uninstalling Apps
  10. Putting an App on the Home Screen or Panes
  11. Troubleshooting Apps
  12. The Samsung Apps Store
5. Chapter 5 Ten Great Android Apps
  1. Games
  2. Productivity
  3. Music and Pictures
  4. Information
Getting Social and Finding Your Way
1. Chapter 6 Contacts, Chat, and Video Chat
  1. How You Chat
  2. Starting Google Talk
  3. Starting a Chat Session
  4. Responding to a Chat Invitation
  5. How to Chat
  6. Video Chat
  7. Audio Chat
  8. Managing Google Talk
  9. Searching Google Talk
  10. Other Chat Apps
  11. Contacts
  12. Managing Contacts
2. Chapter 7 Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Apps
  1. How Do I Get Social?
  2. Using Facebook
  3. Twitter
  4. Other Social Networking Apps
3. Chapter 8 Maps and Navigation
  1. Using Google Maps
  2. How Your Galaxy Tab Finds Your Location
  3. Searching Maps
  4. Street View
  5. Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Books, Media, and Games
1. Chapter 9 Books and Magazines
  1. Using Google Books
  2. Using the Kindle App
  3. Magazines and Newspapers
2. Chapter 10 Music
  1. Transferring Files from Your PC and Mac to Your Galaxy Tab
  2. Playing Music
  3. Using the Google Cloud Music Player
  4. Using the Samsung Music Player
  5. Using the Music Hub
3. Chapter 11 Camera, Photos, and Video
  1. Opening the Gallery
  2. Working with Multiple Photos
  3. Handy Options in the Gallery
  4. Sharing Photos with Picasa
  5. Videos in the Gallery
  6. Taking Still Photos
  7. Taking Video
  8. YouTube
  9. Media Hub
Getting Productive
1. Chapter 12 Gmail and Email
  1. Understanding Email on Your Tablet
  2. Setting Up Gmail
  3. Reading Mail in Gmail
  4. Replying and Forwarding in Gmail
  5. Understanding Gmail’s Organization
  6. Managing Incoming Mail in Gmail
  7. Writing Messages in Gmail
  8. Working with Labels and Search
  9. Searching Gmail
  10. Gmail Settings
  11. Add a Gmail Widget
  12. Setting Up Email Accounts
  13. Reading Mail
  14. Handling Attachments and Pictures in Email
  15. Managing, Creating, and Sending Mail
  16. Account Settings
  17. Add an Email Widget
  18. Using Web-Based Mail Programs
2. Chapter 13 Calendar
  1. Using the Calendar
  2. Geolocation and the Calendar
  3. Creating and Using a Calendar Widget
  4. Google Calendar on the Web
  5. Synchronizing Your Calendar with Outlook
  6. Corporate Calendar and Microsoft Exchange
3. Chapter 14 Getting Work Done with Your Galaxy Tab
  1. Setting Up Your Galaxy Tab with Your Company Account
  2. Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
  3. Using Google Docs
  4. Microsoft Office
Advanced Topics
1. Chapter 15 Controlling Your Galaxy Tab with Your Voice
  1. Using the Magic of Voice Actions
  2. What You Can Do with Voice Actions
  3. How Voice Actions Is Different on a Galaxy Tab Than on a Phone
  4. Blocking Offensive Words
  5. Sending a Voice Recording
  6. Changing Your Language
2. Chapter 16 Settings
  1. Wireless and Networks
  2. Sound
  3. Screen
  4. Power Saving Mode
  5. Location and Security
  6. Applications
  7. Accounts and Sync
  8. Motion Settings
  9. Privacy
  10. Storage
  11. Language and Input
  12. Accessibility
  13. Date & Time
  14. About Tablet
Appendixes
1. Appendix Setup, Signup, and Accessories
  1. Accessories
  2. Places to Shop
2. Appendix Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  1. Make Sure Your Software Is Up to Date
  2. Resetting Your Galaxy Tab
  3. Correcting Email Settings
  4. Encrypting Your Galaxy Tab
  5. Finding Help