Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK For Dummies

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Get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK!

Have a new Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK, but don't know where to start? Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK For Dummies is your go-to guide to get up and running with this great device in no time! From powering on your device to personalizing it, this easy-to-use resource provides everything you'll need to know to start using your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK. You'll start with the basics, download and shop for e-books, browse the Web, watch video, listen to music, create your own e-books, and a whole lot more!

Combine the power a Samsung Android tablet with the Barnes and Noble NOOK apps, and you have access to everything you need! Find out how to adjust the lighting, change font sizes, and customize your device to be the perfect e-reader that fits all your needs.

  • Get an overview of the Android tablet/e-book hybrid concept, along with a guide to everything your new device can do
  • Find out how to power up your tablet, use the touchscreen technology, setup wireless access, update your software, download e-books, and more
  • Watch video from Netflix and Hulu, listen to music, create photo slideshows, and browse the Web
  • Personalize your NOOK with accessories and applications, share books with others, and interact with your device with the built-in microphone

For those who want to learn the ins and outs of their new multi-use tablet and e-reader, Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK For Dummies is the place to start!

Table of contents

    1. Cover
    2. Introduction
      1. About This Book
      2. Foolish Assumptions
      3. Icons Used in This Book
      4. Beyond the Book
      5. Where to Go from Here
    3. Part I: Meeting the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK
      1. Chapter 1: Another Galactic Leap for the NOOK
        1. Cozying Up to Your NOOK
        2. Charging the Battery
        3. Putting the Tab S2 NOOK on the Table
        4. Turning On, Turning Off, Going to Sleep
        5. Locking Things Down
        6. Jetting into Airplane Mode
        7. Putting More on a microSD Card
      2. Chapter 2: Laying Hands on the Screen
        1. Keying In on the Basics
        2. Gesturing at Your Touchscreen
        3. Setting Up Screen Orientation
        4. Starting at Home Base
        5. Grabbing a Quick Menu of Notifications
        6. Flying the Tab S2 Wayback Machine
        7. Multitasking Lots of Windows
      3. Chapter 3: Typing by Tapping and Talking
        1. Finding the Keyboard to the Kingdom
        2. Adjusting the Keyboard Settings
        3. Moving the Keyboard
        4. Improving Your Penmanship
        5. Talking It Out: Google Voice
        6. Swiping the Keyboard
      4. Chapter 4: Getting Set to Go
        1. Being a First Timer
        2. Firing Up the Wi-Fi
        3. Signing Up for Accounts and Other Preliminaries
        4. Going into Private Mode
        5. Doing First Things Last: Accessibility Options
    4. Part II: Communicating Across the Galaxy
      1. Chapter 5: Making Further Connections
        1. Working without a Wire
        2. Special Networks from Samsung
        3. Virtual Private Networks
        4. King Bluetooth Lives
        5. Getting Physical: USB and Memory Cards
        6. It’s In the Cards
        7. Sending Air Mail
        8. Printing from the Tablet
      2. Chapter 6: Putting Things in Contacts
        1. Roaming Friends and Countrymen
        2. Everything but the Kitchen Sync
        3. Grouping and Degrouping Contacts
        4. Playing Favorites with Contacts
        5. Managing Your Contacts
        6. Sending Email from Your Contacts
        7. Handling Repeat Contacts
      3. Chapter 7: We’ve All Got Email
        1. Hey Mister Postman
        2. Writing Home about the Email App
        3. Customizing Your General Email Settings
        4. Open It Up!
        5. Creating New Email
        6. Starting an Email from Other Apps
        7. Getting Attached
      4. Chapter 8: Going Out on the World Wide Web
        1. Looking from the NOOK
        2. Speaking Your Mind with Voice Search
        3. Sharing Is Caring
        4. Signing In to Chrome
        5. Protecting Your Privacy
        6. Customizing Chrome Sync settings
        7. Leaving Bread Crumbs: Bookmarking
    5. Part III: Reading Electronics
      1. Chapter 9: Buying and Reading NOOK Books
        1. Calling All NOOK Shoppers
        2. Making Your Own NOOK Shortcut
        3. Opening and Reading an eBook
        4. Lending and Borrowing Books
        5. Reading Newspapers and Magazines
        6. Getting Kids into the Act: Picture Books
        7. Geeking Out about NOOK Comic Books
        8. Shopping at the NOOK Store
        9. Buying or Renting a Video
        10. Managing NOOK Profiles
        11. Being Your Own Librarian
      2. Chapter 10: Finding Other eBook Sources
        1. Snooping around Google Books
        2. Taking Kindle for Samsung for a Spin
        3. Going in to OverDrive at the Library
        4. Subscribing to Scribd
        5. Reimagining Gutenberg
    6. Part IV: Getting Creative with Camera, Video, and Music
      1. Chapter 11: Snapping Pictures
        1. Taking Pictures with a NOOK
        2. Taking a Camera Tour
        3. Tap-Clicking with a Tablet
        4. Making Movies
      2. Chapter 12: Getting into the Gallery
        1. Visiting Your Picture Gallery
        2. Putting All Your Pictures in One Basket
        3. Putting Your Images to Work
        4. Searching for an Image
        5. Sharing Your Images
        6. Playing Your Videos
        7. Shearing Videos
      3. Chapter 13: Singing, Dancing, and Noisemaking
        1. Starting with the Hardware
        2. Speaking of Which …
        3. Alternatives to Built-In Speakers
        4. Jamming Out on Your Tab 4 NOOK
        5. Showing Your Own Movies
    7. Part V: The Part of Tens
      1. Chapter 14: Ten Worthy Apps
        1. An Alarming Clock
        2. Get Offa My Cloud
        3. Checking Your Latitude
        4. NOOK! Take a Memo
        5. Popcorn, Soda Pop, and Movies
        6. Talking to Your Tab S2 NOOK
        7. Pandora in the Box
        8. What Was That Song? Shazam!
        9. My Daily Planner
        10. A Certain TypeMail
      2. Chapter 15: Ten Galaxy Tips and Tricks
        1. Extending Your Warranty for Free
        2. Using Your Tablet as a Backup Device
        3. Glimpsing Your Office on the NOOK
        4. Transferring from One Device to Another
        5. Taking a Screenshot
        6. Staking Your Power Vampire In the Heart
        7. Adding Apps from Strange Places
        8. Taming a Misbehaving NOOK
        9. Visiting Android System Recovery
        10. Performing a Factory Reset
    8. About the Author
    9. Cheat Sheet
    10. Connect with Dummies
    11. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK For Dummies
  • Author(s): Corey Sandler
  • Release date: December 2015
  • Publisher(s): For Dummies
  • ISBN: 9781119171119