Samsung Galaxy Tab 101 User Guide

							
Settings

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Encrypt tablet 
●: Set a PIN or a password to encrypt the 
device to protect data and information saved on the device. 
Once the device is encrypted, you must enter the password 
each time you turn on the device. You must first charge the 
battery because it may take more than an hour to encrypt 
your device.
SIM change alert
 
●: Activate or deactivate the mobile tracker 
feature which helps you locate your device when it is lost or 
stolen. 
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Alert message recipients
 
●: Set up recipients to receive a 
tracking message from your lost device.
Remote controls
 
●: Set to control a lost device remotely via 
the web.
Set up SIM card lock
 
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Lock SIM card
 
- : Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature 
to require the PIN before using the device.
Change SIM PIN
 
- : Change the PIN used to access SIM or 
USIM data.
Visible passwords
 
●: Set the device to display your password 
as you enter.
Device administrators
 
●: View device administrators 
installed on your device. You can activate device 
administrators to apply new policies to your device.
Use secure credentials
 
●: Use certificates and credentials to 
ensure secure use of various applications.
Install from USB storage
 
●: Install encrypted certificates that 
are stored in the USB storage.
Set password
 
●: Create and confirm a password for accessing 
credentials.
Clear storage
 
●: Erase the credential contents from the 
device and reset the password. 
						

							
Settings

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Applications
Change the settings for managing installed applications.Manage applications
 
●: Access the list of the applications 
installed on the device and check the application 
information.
Running services
 
●: View the services you are using and 
access them to manage.
Memory usage
 
●: View available memory and the memory 
used by applications.
Battery use
 
●: View the amount of power consumed by your 
device.
Unknown sources
 
●: Select to download applications 
from any source. If you do not select this option, you can 
download applications only from Android Market.
Development
 
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USB debugging
 
- : Select to connect your device to a PC by 
using a USB cable. This is for application development.
Stay awake
 
- : Set the device’s screen to stay on while 
charging the battery.
Allow mock locations
 
- : Allow mock locations and service 
information to be sent to a Location Manager service for 
testing. This is for application development.
Samsung Apps
 
●: Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or 
packet switched data network) to get notifications for new 
applications from Samsung Apps.

This feature may be unavailable depending on your 
region or service provider. 
						

							
Settings

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Accounts and sync
Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage 
accounts for synchronisation.Background data
 
●: Select this setting to use the auto sync 
feature. The auto sync will run in the background without 
opening applications and synchronise data.
Auto-sync
 
●: Set the device to synchronise contact, calendar, 
and email data automatically.
Motion settings
Change the settings that control motion recognition on your 
device.
Motion activation
 
●: Set to use motion recognition.
Tilt
 
●: Set to zoom in or out while viewing images in Gallery 
or browsing web pages when you tap and hold two points 
with your fingers and then tilt the device back and forth.
Panning
 
●: Set to move an item to another page when you 
tap and hold the item and then tilt the device to the left or 
right.
Privacy
Back up my data 
●: Set to back up your settings and 
application data to the Google server.
Backup account
 
●: Add and view your Google account to 
back up your data.
Automatic restore
 
●: Set to restore your settings and 
application data when the applications are reinstalled on 
your device.
Factory data reset
 
●: Reset your settings to the factory 
default values and delete all your data. 
						

							
Settings

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Storage
Check memory information of your device.
Language and input
Change the settings for text input, the voice recogniser, and 
the text-to-speech feature.
 
›Select language
Select a display language for all menus and applications.
Voice recognition settings 
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Language 
●: Select a language for the Google voice 
recognition.
SafeSearch
 
●: Set the device to filter explicit text and/or 
images from voice search results.
Block offensive words
 
●: Hide offensive words your device 
recognised from voice search results.
Text-to-speech settings 
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Listen to example 
●: Listen to the spoken text for an 
example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech 
feature.
Always use my settings
 
●: Set to use the speech rate and 
language settings you specify over the settings saved in 
applications.
Default engine
 
●: Set the speech synthesis engine to be 
used for spoken text.
Install voice data
 
●: Download and install voice data for the 
text-to-speech feature. 
						

							
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Speech rate 
●: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
Language
 
●: Select a language for the text-to-speech feature.
Engines
 
●: View the text-to-speech engines downloaded 
from Android Market.
Current input method 
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View a default keyboard type for text input.
Input method selector 
›
Set the device to hide or display the text input settings icon   
(

). If you select Automatic, your device will automatically 
hide or display the icon, based on the keyboard.
Configure input method 
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Swype 
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Swype
 
- : Set the device to use the Swype keyboard.
Settings
 
- :
Language: Select languages for text input.
Audio feedback: Set to alert you when there are no 
alternative words for your input if you double-tap a word.
Vibrate on keypress: Set the device to vibrate when you 
touch a key.
Word suggestion: Set the device to display suggestions 
while you are entering text. This feature is available only 
for English.
Auto-spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a 
space between words.
Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically 
capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, 
such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.
Show complete trace: Set to display the trace of your 
dragging on the keyboard. 
						

							
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Speed vs. accuracy: Set the balance for the speed and 
accuracy.
Swype help: Access help information for using the Swype 
keyboard.
Tutorial: Learn how to enter text faster with the Swype 
keyboard.
Version: View version information.
TalkBack keyboard
 
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TalkBack keyboard
 
- : Set the device to use the TalkBack 
keyboard.
Settings
 
- :
Launch tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the
TalkBack keyboard.
Auto typing mode: Activate the auto typing mode.
Haptic feedback: Set the device to vibrate when you 
touch the keys.
Auditory feedback: Set the device to sound when you 
touch the keys.
Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically
capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, 
such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.
Show settings key: Set whether to show the settings key.
Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text 
by voice on the TalkBack keyboard.
Android keyboard
 
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Android keyboard
 
- : Set the device to use the Android 
keyboard.
Active input methods
 
- : Select languages to be used for 
text input. 
						

							
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Settings
 
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Auto-capitalisation: Set the device to automatically 
capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, 
such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark.
Vibrate on key-press: Set the device to vibrate when you 
touch a key.
Sound on key-press: Set the device to sound when you 
touch a key.
Auto-correction: Set the device to automatically correct 
the misspelled words.
Show correction suggestions: Set the device to 
predict words according to your input and display word 
suggestions.
Samsung keypad
 
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Samsung keypad
 
- : Set the device to use the Samsung 
keyboard.
Settings
 
- :
Input language: Select languages to be used for text 
input.
XT9: Activate XT9 mode to enter text using Predictive 
input mode.
XT9 advanced settings: Activate the advanced features 
of XT9 mode, such as auto completion, auto correction, or 
auto substitution, and set up your own word list.
Automatic full stop: Set the device to insert a period 
when you double-tap the space bar.
Auto-capitalization: Set the device to automatically 
capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark, 
such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark.
Voice input: Activate the voice input feature to enter text 
by voice on the Samsung keypad.
Sound on keypress: Set the device to sound when you 
touch a key.
Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung 
keypad. 
						

							
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Accessibility
Change the settings for accessibility features.Accessibility
 
●: Activate an accessibility application you have 
downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide 
voice, melody, or vibration feedback.
Accessibility applications
 
●: Select an accessibility 
application to use. This option is available only when you 
downloaded accessibility applications on your device.
Download accessibility scripts
 
●: Set to allow downloading 
of accessibility scripts from Google.
Tap and hold delay
 
●: Set the recognition time for tapping 
and holding the screen.
Date and time
Access and alter the following settings to control how time 
and date are displayed on your device.

If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from 
the device, the date and time will be reset.
Automatic date and time
 
●: Automatically update the date 
and time when you move across time zones.
Set date
 
●: Set the current date manually.
Set time
 
●: Set the current time manually.
Select time zone
 
●: Set your home time zone.
Use 24-hour format
 
●: Set to the time to be displayed in 24-
hour format.
Select date format
 
●: Select a date format.
About tablet
Access information about your device, check the device’s 
status, and update the device system. 
						

							
Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
When you turn on your device or while you are 
using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the 
following codes:

CodeTry this to solve the problem:
Password When the device lock feature is enabled, you 
must enter the password you set for the device.
PIN When using the device for the first time or 
when the PIN requirement is enabled, you 
must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or 
USIM card. You can disable this feature by 
using the Lock SIM card menu.
PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a 
result of entering your PIN incorrectly several 
times. You must enter the PUK supplied by 
your service provider. 
PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, 
you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM 
or USIM card. For details, contact your service 
provider.
Your device displays network or service error 
messages
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception,  
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you may lose reception. Move to another area and try 
again.
You cannot access some options without a subscription. 
 
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Contact your service provider for more details. 
						

							
Troubleshooting

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The touch screen responds slowly or improperly
If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not 
responding properly, try the following:Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. 
 
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Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising 
your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen 
devices.
Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping the 
 
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touch screen.
Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
 
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Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest  
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version.
If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your 
 
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local Samsung Service Centre.
Your device freezes or has fatal errors
If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close 
programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your 
device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold [

] for   
10-15 seconds. The device will reboot automatically.
If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data 
reset. From the Home screen, open the application list and 
select Settings 
→  Privacy → Factory data reset → Reset 
tablet 
→  Erase everything.
The device beeps and the battery icon flashes
Your battery is low. Recharge the battery to continue using 
the device.
The battery does not charge properly or the device 
turns off
If the battery will no longer charge completely, you need to 
replace it with a new battery. Take your device to your local 
Samsung Service Centre.