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Friendly, quick, and 100% practical,My Samsung Galaxy Tab 4is the must-have companion for every Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 user.
Chapter 1: The Galaxy Tab Universe 3
First, a Look at Android3
The Newest Members: The Galaxy Tab 4 Family5
The Galaxy Tab 4 7.06
The Galaxy Tab 4 8.07
The Galaxy Tab 4 10.18
Comparing the Tab 4 to Other Tabs9
Galaxy Tab 7.09
Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus10
Galaxy Tab 7.710
Galaxy Tab 8.911
Galaxy Tab 10.112
Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and 10.112
Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, 8.0, and 10.113
Galaxy Note and Note Pro14
Galaxy Tab Pro and Tab S15
Chapter 2: Meeting the Galaxy Tab 4 19
Investigating the Galaxy Tab 4 Unit20
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 4 8"21
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 4 10"24
The Galaxy Tab 4 Buttons and Switches28
The Three Galaxy Tab 4 Buttons28
The Power Button30
Volume Control Buttons31
Galaxy Tab 4 Screens32
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 8")32
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 10")33
The Apps Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 8")34
The Application Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 8")35
Manipulating the Screen36
Tapping an Element36
Pinching36
Dragging and Flicking37
Screen Rotation and Orientation37
Interacting with Android39
Sliders39
Button Bar39
Tab Areas39
Using the Keyboard40
Using Special Keyboards and Characters41
Copy and Paste Data43
Chapter 3: Setting Up the Galaxy Tab 4 47
Getting Details About the Galaxy Tab 448
Setting Up Your Network50
Set Up Wi-Fi50
Set Up Bluetooth53
Set Up a VPN54
Syncing the Galaxy Tab 456
Chapter 4: Customizing Android to Your Liking 61
Password-Protecting the Galaxy Tab 461
Changing Your Password64
Setting Parental Restrictions66
Changing the Date and Time67
Modifying Your Wallpaper69
Setting Alert Sounds70
Changing Keyboard and Voice Settings73
Modifying More Settings77
Chapter 5: Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens 81
Accessing the Widgets Screen81
Taking a Tour of Available Widgets83
Examine the Page 1 Widgets83
Examine the Page 2 Widgets85
Examine the Page 3 Widgets86
Examine the Page 4 Widgets88
Examine the Page 5 Widgets90
Examine the Page 6 Widgets92
Examine the Page 7 Widgets93
Adding a Widget to a Home Screen94
Place a Widget on a Home Screen94
Move a Widget on a Home Screen96
Resize a Widget98
Creating a New Home Screen100
Removing a Widget103
Chapter 6: Finding Widgets 107
Viewing Default Widgets108
Find Widgets on the Widgets Pages109
Using the Widgets111
Learn What It’s Like Outside with the Weather and Briefing Widget112
Add Videos to the Video Widget116
View Pictures in the Picture Frame118
Access Chrome Bookmarks Quickly Using Bookmarks120
See Your Calendar at a Glance Using the Calendar Widgets122
Chapter 7: Browsing the Web 129
Browsing to a URL129
Searching the Web131
Viewing Web Pages134
Bookmarking Websites136
Returning to Previously Visited Pages138
Deleting Bookmarks139
Delete from the Bookmarks List140
Delete from the History List141
Filling in Web Forms142
Copying Text and Images from Web Pages143
Copy a Block of Text143
Copy an Image144
Chapter 8: Sending Email and Instant Messages 147
Configuring Email147
Reading Email154
Composing a New Message159
Creating Your Own Signature160
Deleting Messages162
Searching Through Email163
Configuring Email Settings165
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages170
Configuring Google Hangouts Settings172
Reading Email Messages Using the Email Widget176
Chapter 9: Connecting to the Cloud 181
Connecting Using Wi-Fi Direct181
Set Up Wi-Fi Direct182
Printing Wirelessly184
Connect a Wi-Fi Printer184
Connect a Bluetooth Printer185
Sharing Files188
Use the Dropbox App188
Find Other Cloud Services196
Sharing Music and Video197
Copy Files with Windows Media Player197
Connect as a Mass Storage Device199
Samsung Kies for PCs and Macs201
Chapter 10: Using Maps 207
启用GPS208
Getting Around with Maps208
Find a Location with Maps209
Get Directions with Maps211
Specify Locations with Maps214
Getting Voice-Command Directions216
Finding Local Information220
Sharing Locations with Friends223
Chapter 11: Capturing and Managing Photos 231
Using the Camera232
Navigating Image Viewer237
Tips for Capturing Photos240
Working with Gallery241
Manage Photos with Gallery241
Email Photos from Gallery246
Creating Screen Captures248
Chapter 12: Playing Music and Video 251
Downloading Movies and TV Shows251
Download a TV Show252
Play the TV Show254
Shop for a Movie255
Playing Videos257
Play Movies and TV Shows in the Play Movies & TV App257
Play Videos in the Video Player App258
Viewing YouTube Videos261
Recording Video265
Purchasing Music270
Playing Songs276
Play Music in the Music App276
Playing Music in the Google Play Music App278
Creating Your Own Playlists281
Adding a Podcast App283
Chapter 13: Reading and Managing Books and Magazines 289
Using Google Play Books290
Browse the Catalog290
Purchase a Book292
Download and Read a Book295
Use Reading Aids296
Add Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes301
Organize Your Books304
Using Google Play Newsstand305
Shop for Magazines305
Purchase a Magazine308
Subscribe to a Magazine309
Read an Issue311
Use Reading Aids312
Organize Your Magazines316
Shopping for Book and Magazine Readers317
Chapter 14: Using Productivity Apps to Simplify Your Life 321
Staying Up to Date322
Choose a Weather Forecast322
Track Stocks325
Select Your News Settings328
Managing Contacts334
Set Up Contacts Accounts334
Add Contacts335
Search for Contacts339
Link Contacts339
Use Contacts341
Managing Your Busy Schedule342
Create Calendar Events342
Use Calendar Views347
Add a Task to Your Calendar352
Chapter 15: Using Apps for Learning, Creating, and Sharing 355
Staying Up to Date with Google Now355
Start Google Now for the First Time356
Use Google Now357
Using ChatON360
Connecting to Google+364
Set Up Google+364
Use Google+366
Write a Post368
Creating Documents and Presentations with Hancom Office370
Start Hancom Office Viewer for the First Time370
Open and Close a Document371
Install Hancom Office373
Open a Document in Hword375
Access Files from a Cloud Service378
Create a New Document380
Chapter 16: Finding and Managing Apps 385
Accessing Google Apps from the Home Screen386
Opening Multiple Apps in Multi-Window View387
Manage Multiple Windows on the Screen389
Edit Apps in the App Tray393
Finding Apps from Samsung394
Set Up the Kids Mode App394
Shop in the Galaxy Apps Store399
Getting Apps in the Google Play Store401
Search for Android Applications401
Find Great Apps404
Purchase Android Applications406
Rate Applications408
Get Help with Apps409
Managing Apps Through Your Home Pages411
Adding Useful Apps415
Use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary App415
Use the LinkedIn Pulse RSS Reader418
Use Note Everything423
Chapter 17: Adding New Hardware 429
Bluetooth Keyboards430
Pairing Bluetooth Devices430
Pair a Bluetooth Device431
MicroSD Cards432
Formatting MicroSD Cards432
Chapter 18: Troubleshooting Your Galaxy Tab 4 437
Maintaining Your Galaxy Tab 4437
Updating Galaxy Tab 4 Software438
Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy Tab 4439
Ensure Automatic Google Account Backup439
Syncing and Using Manual Backup441
Extending Battery Life441
Monitor Power Usage442
Adjust Screen Brightness443
Utilize Sleep Mode444
Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi444
Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth445
Solving Random Galaxy Tab Issues446
Difficulty Turning Your Tab On or Off446
Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive446
Force Stop an App447
Battery Does Not Charge448
Landscape Orientation Does Not Work449
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems450
Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated450
Check Your Range451
Reset the Galaxy Tab 4 Software451
Getting Technical Help452
Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung453
Appendix A: Finding Galaxy Tab 4 Accessories 455
Protective Cases455
Screen Protectors456
Chargers and Adapters457
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms 459
Index 468