Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Owners Manual

							TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference. 
						

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Legal Notices  
						

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Important legal information can be accessed in 
writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com .
Read this information before using your mobile 
device.
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about the warranty and obtaining service are 
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> Legal information > Samsung legal  
or at samsung.com .
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Warranty guide for your device can be found at:
English 
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Spanish 
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Location of Legal Information on the device:
Health and Safety Information 
Settings > About device > Legal information > 
Samsung legal > Health and Safety.
Warranty 
Settings > About device > Legal information > 
Samsung legal > Warranty.
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Samsung legal > End User License Agreement. 
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Getting Started .............................................................1
Front View ........................................................................\
... 2
Back View ........................................................................\
... 3
Assemble Your Device ...............................................4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 6
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................7
Know Your Device ..................................................... 8
Home Screen.................................................................... 9
Status Bar ........................................................................\
. 12
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..................13
Notification Panel ......................................................... 14
Multi Window .................................................................. 16
Enter Text ........................................................................\
.. 18
Applications ...................................................................20
Apps List ........................................................................\
... 21
Google Apps...................................................................23
Other Applications ......................................................25
Calculator ........................................................................\
.. 26
Calendar ........................................................................\
.... 27
Camera ........................................................................\
....... 29
Clock ........................................................................\
............ 32
Contacts ........................................................................\
.....34
Email ........................................................................\
............ 37
Galaxy Apps ...................................................................39
Gallery ........................................................................\
......... 40
Internet ........................................................................\
........42
Memo ........................................................................\
.......... 44
Music Player ....................................................................45
My Files ........................................................................\
...... 47
Video Player ....................................................................49
Settings ........................................................................\
...... 51
How to Use Settings ..................................................52
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................. 53
Bluetooth ........................................................................\
... 55
Airplane Mode ...............................................................57
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering ..............................58
Data Usage ...................................................................... 60
Mobile Networks ...........................................................61
More Connection Settings ......................................62
Sounds and Notifications ........................................ 63
Display Settings ............................................................ 66
Motions and Gestures...............................................68
Applications Settings .................................................69
Users ........................................................................\
............ 72
Wallpaper ........................................................................\
..73
Lock Screen and Security ......................................74
Privacy ........................................................................\
........ 78
Accessibility .....................................................................80
Accounts ........................................................................\
.... 82
Backup and Reset.......................................................83
Language and Input Settings ...............................84
Battery ........................................................................\
......... 86
Storage ........................................................................\
.......87
Accessories .....................................................................89
Date and Time ...............................................................90
Help ........................................................................\
.............. 91
About Your Device ......................................................92
Table of Contents 
Table of Contents  
						

							Getting Started
Learn about your mobile 
device hardware, assembly 
procedures, and how to 
get started using your 
new device.  
						

							2Front View
Recent Power key Front camera
Back Volume key
Home key and 
Finger scanner
Light sensor
Microphone
Memory card slot
SIM card slot
• Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to 
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of 
yourself.
• Home key and Finger scanner: Press to return to 
the Home screen. Activate the Fingerprint security 
feature.
• Light sensor: Uses the ambient light level to 
adjust the screen brightness and contrast. 
• Memory card slot: Install an optional memory 
card (not included) for storage of files.
• Microphone: Records audio and detects voice 
commands.
• Power key : Press and hold to turn the device on 
or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press 
and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for 
quick access to Airplane mode.
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch 
and hold to select two apps to open in split 
screen view.
• SIM card slot: Install your SIM card here.
• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your 
device’s sounds.
Front View 
Getting Started  
						

							3Back View
USB charger/
Accessory port
Speaker Speaker
Rear camera
Headset jack
Simple clicker
Simple clicker
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset 
(not included) .
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. 
• Simple clicker: These retractable circles 
securely attach optional covers (not included) to 
your device. 
• Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the 
Charger/USB cable (included) , and other optional 
accessories (not included) .
Back View 
Getting Started  
						

							4Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to 
assemble your device.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are 
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, 
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription 
details, such as your PIN, available optional 
services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM 
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of 
reach of small children.
Caution: Exercise care when using the metallic 
removal tool to eject the internal SIM card slot.
1.
 Inser
t the removal tool into the hole on the SIM 
tray, and push until the tray pops out.
2.
 P

lace the SIM card on the tray, and slide the tray 
back into the slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face 
down into the device and that the card is 
positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the 
device does not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the 
card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is 
not detected.
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC 
memory card (not included) to expand available 
memory space.
Note : A memory card can be installed at any time; it 
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card, 
see Install a Memory Card .
Assemble Your Device 
Getting Started    
						

							5Assemble Your Device
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard 
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head 
and USB cable) is included with the device for 
charging the battery. 
The battery comes partially charged. A fully 
discharged battery requires up to four hours of 
charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging 
devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are 
designed to maximize battery life. Using other 
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may 
cause damage.
1.
 Inser
t the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, then plug the charging head into a standard 
AC power outlet.
3.
 
W
 hen charging is complete, unplug the charging 
head from the power outlet and remove the USB 
cable from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you 
remove the battery can cause damage to the device.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of 
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone 
at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its 
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device 
automatically turns off.
 ► F

or a quick check of your battery level, view 
the battery charge indicator located in the 
upper
-

right corner of your device’s display. A 
solid color (
  ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage 
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide 
a better idea of the remaining charge on the 
battery. For more information, see Battery . 
Getting Started  
						

							6Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
 ►Press and hold the Power  key until the device 
starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power  key until the device 
options menu displays.
2.
 T

ap Power off.
3.
 
On t
 he window that displays, tap POWER OFF.
Configure Your Device
When you first turn on your tablet, you need to set 
up a few things.
1.
 As e
 ach screen is displayed, follow the 
instructions on each screen to set up that 
particular feature.
2.
 T

ap NEXT, SKIP, or L ATER  to progress to the 
next screen.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure 
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the 
screen times out.
To lock the device:
 ► Pr

ess the Power  key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To unlock your device:
 ►Pr

ess the Power  key or Home key, and then 
touch and drag your finger across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no 
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, 
see Lock Screen .
Set Up Your Device 
Getting Started