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Dedication
by Eric Butow
My Samsung Galaxy Tab A
About This eBook
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About the Author
Dedication
Acknowledgments
We Want to Hear from You!
Reader Services
1. Meeting the Samsung Galaxy Tab A
Investigating the Galaxy Tab A
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0”
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab A 9.7”
The Galaxy Tab A Buttons and Switches
The Three Galaxy Tab A Buttons
The Power Button
Volume Control Buttons
Galaxy Tab A Screens
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab A 8.0”)
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab A 9.7”)
The Apps Screen
Manipulating the Screen
Tapping an Element
Pinching
Dragging and Flicking
Screen Rotation and Orientation
Interacting with Android
Sliders
Button Bar
Tab Area
Using the Keyboard
Using Special Keyboards and Characters
Copy and Paste Text
2. Setting Up the Galaxy Tab A
Getting Details About the Galaxy Tab A
Setting Up Your Network
Set Up Wi-Fi
Set Up Bluetooth
Set Up a VPN
Syncing the Galaxy Tab A
Sync Media Files
3. Customizing Android to Your Liking
Password-Protecting the Galaxy Tab A
Changing Your Password
Setting Parental Restrictions
Changing the Date and Time
Modifying Your Wallpaper
Setting Alert Sounds
Changing Keyboard and Voice Settings
Modifying More Settings
4. Adding Widgets to Your Home Screen
Accessing the Widgets Screen
Adding a Widget to a Home Screen
Place a Widget on a Home Screen
Move a Widget on a Home Screen
Resize a Widget
Creating a New Home Screen
Removing a Widget
5. Finding Widgets and Using Flipboard Briefing
Viewing Default Widgets
Find Widgets on the Widgets Pages
Using the Widgets
Learn What It’s Like Outside with the Weather Widget
Access Chrome Bookmarks Quickly Using Bookmarks
Preview New Apps in the Google Play Store Widget
Using the Flipboard Briefing Home Screen
Set Up Flipboard Briefing
Read Stories and Return to the Home Screen
6. Browsing the Web
Browsing to a URL
Searching the Web
Viewing Web Pages
Bookmarking Websites
Returning to Previously Visited Pages
Deleting Bookmarks
Delete from the Bookmarks List
Delete from the History List
Filling in Web Forms
Copying Text and Images from Web Pages
Copy a Block of Text
Copy an Image
7. Sending Email and Instant Messages
Configuring Email
Reading Email
Composing a New Message
Creating Your Own Signature
Deleting Messages
Searching Through Email
Configuring Email Settings
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages
Configuring Google Hangouts Settings
Reading Email Messages in the Email Widget
8. Connecting to the Cloud
Connecting Using Wi-Fi Direct
Set Up Wi-Fi Direct
Printing Wirelessly
Connect a Wi-Fi Printer
Connect a Bluetooth Printer
Sharing Files
Use the OneDrive App
Find Other Cloud Services
Sharing Music and Video
Copy Files with Windows Media Player
Connect as a Mass Storage Device
9. Using Maps
Enabling GPS
Getting Around with Maps
Find a Location with Maps
Get Directions with Maps
Specify Locations with Maps
Getting Voice-Command Directions
Finding Local Information
10. Capturing and Managing Photos
Using the Camera
Change Settings
Access Viewfinder Options and Take a Photo
Navigating Image Viewer
Working with Gallery
Manage Photos with Gallery
Email Photos from Gallery
Creating Screen Captures
11. Playing Music and Video
Downloading Movies and TV Shows
Download a TV Show
Play the TV Show
Shop for a Movie
Playing Videos
Play Movies and TV Shows in the Play Movies & TV App
Play Videos in the Video App
Viewing YouTube Videos
Recording Video
Purchasing Music
Playing Songs
Play Music in the Music App
Play Music in the Google Play Music App
Creating Your Own Playlists
12. Reading and Managing Books and Magazines
Using Google Play Books
Browse the Catalog
Purchase a Book
Download and Read a Book
Use Reading Aids
Add Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes
Organize Your Books
Using Google Play Newsstand
Shop for Magazines
Purchase a Magazine
Subscribe to a Magazine
Read an Issue
Browse and Read Individual Pages
Organize Your Magazines
Shopping for Book and Magazine Readers
13. Using Productivity Apps to Simplify Your Life
Staying Up to Date
Choose a Weather Forecast
Track Stocks
Select Your News Settings
Managing Contacts
Set Up Contacts Accounts
Add Contacts
Search for Contacts
Link Contacts
Use Contacts
Managing Your Busy Schedule
Create Calendar Events
Use Calendar Views
Add a Task to Your Calendar
14. Using Apps for Learning, Creating, and Sharing
Staying Up to Date with Google Now
Start Google Now for the First Time
Use Google Now
Creating Documents with Microsoft Office
Sign In to Your Microsoft Account
Open and Close a Document
Access Files from a Cloud Service
Create a New Document
15. Finding and Managing Apps
Accessing Google Apps from the Home Screen
Opening Multiple Apps in Split Screen View
Add Two Apps to the Split Screen View
Put Two Open Apps in Split Screen View
Shopping in the Galaxy Apps Store
Getting Apps in the Google Play Store
Search for Android Applications
Find Great Apps
Purchase Android Applications
Get Help with Apps
Managing Apps Through Your Home Screens
Adding Useful Apps
Use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary App
Use Note Everything
16. Adding New Hardware
Using Bluetooth Keyboards
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Pair a Bluetooth Device
Using MicroSD Cards
Format MicroSD Cards
17. Troubleshooting Your Galaxy Tab A
Maintaining Your Galaxy Tab A
Updating Galaxy Tab A Software
Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy Tab A
Ensure Automatic Google Account Backup
Use Samsung Smart Switch for PCs and Macs
Extending Battery Life
Monitor Power Usage
Adjust Screen Brightness
Utilize Sleep Mode
Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi
Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth
Conserve Even More Power Using Power Saving Modes
Solving Random Galaxy Tab Issues
Difficulty Turning Your Tab On or Off
Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive
Force Stop an App
Battery Does Not Charge
Landscape Orientation Does Not Work
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems
Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated
Check Your Range
Reset the Galaxy Tab A Software
Getting Technical Help
Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung
A. Finding Galaxy Tab A Accessories
Protective Cases
Screen Protectors
Chargers and Adapters
B. Glossary of Terms
Index
Adding a Podcast App
Connecting to Google+
Use Google+
Write a Post
Connecting to Samsung Devices Using SideSync
Navigate the Smartphone Window
Copy a Web Address to Your Smartphone
The Galaxy Tab Universe
First, a Look at Android
The Newest Members: The Galaxy Tab A Family
The Galaxy Tab A 8.0
The Galaxy Tab A 9.7
Comparing the Tab A with Other Tabs
Galaxy Tab 7.0
Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Galaxy Tab 7.7
Galaxy Tab 8.9
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and 10.1
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1
Galaxy Tab 4 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1
Galaxy Note and Note Pro
Galaxy Tab Pro
Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and 10.5
Rate Applications
Setting Up and Extracting the S Pen
Set Up the S Pen
Extract the S Pen
Store the S Pen
Using the S Pen
Select an Air Command Option
Use the Action Memo App
Reopen a Minimized Note
View a Saved Note
Sharing Locations with Friends
Taking a Tour of Available Widgets
The Top Row
The Center Row
The Bottom Row
Examine the Page 2 Widgets
The Top Row
The Center Row
The Bottom Row
Examine the Page 3 Widgets
The Top Row
The Center Row
The Bottom Row
Examine the Page 4 Widget
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To all the daycare children I’ve had the pleasure of playing with.
—Eric Butow
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