Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Owners Manual

							17Multi Window
Window Controls
Select an application window and tap  Control 
in the middle of the window to display the window 
controls.
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch the positions of 
two Multi window applications.
Drag and drop content: Move items 
between the application windows. Drag an 
item to share from one window to another. 
Some applications may not support this 
feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected 
app window. This turns the app into a 
circular, movable icon that can be opened 
by tapping on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected 
window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected application. 
Know Your Device  
						

							18Enter Text
Use the Samsung Keyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. 
Predicted text suggests words based on your typing. Predictive text
Options key
Special Keys
Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Tap to insert letters.
Touch and hold the Options key to:
Use Google Voice Typing.
Use your handwriting to enter text.
Access the clipboard.
Insert emojis.
Change the layout of the keyboard.
Access keyboard settings. Note
: The available Options keys depend on the 
application in use. Not all options are available for all 
apps.
P r e d i c t i v e  Te x t
Predictive text suggest words matching your text 
entries, and, optionally, completes common words 
automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal 
writing style from your contacts, messages, email, 
and social networking sites
 
—
  
im
 proving its accuracy 
of predicting your text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung Keyboard:
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > Language and input.
2.
 T

ap Samsung keyboard for options.
E n t e r  Te x t 
Know Your Device  
						

							19Enter Text
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, speak your text input.
To enable Google Voice Typing:
1.
 On t
he Samsung Keyboard, tap 
 Google Voice 
Typing. You may need to touch and hold the 
Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
2.
 Spe

ak your text.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google Voice Typing:
1.
 F
 rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > Language and input.
2.
 T

ap Google voice typing for options. 
Know Your Device  
						

							Applications
The Apps list displays all 
applications installed on your 
device, both preloaded apps 
and apps you download and 
install yourself.
Learn how to change the 
way apps are listed, organize 
apps into folders, and 
uninstall or disable apps.  
						

							21Apps List
The Apps list shows all 
preloaded apps and apps that 
you downloaded. You can 
uninstall, disable, or hide apps 
from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of 
the Home screens. For more information, see 
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.
Access Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps.
2.
 T

ap an application’s icon to launch it.
3.
 
T

o return to the main Home screen, press the 
Home key.
Download and Install New Apps
Find new apps to download and install on your 
device.
•  Play Store: Download new apps 
from the Google Play store. Visit 
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
•  Galaxy Apps: View and download 
Samsung apps that are optimized 
for use with Galaxy devices. Visit 
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps 
to learn more.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and 
install.
• Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
• Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden 
from view.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps.
2.
 T

ap EDIT. Apps that can be uninstalled or 
disabled show 
 Uninstall/Disable on 
their icon.
3.
 
T

ap 
  Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts 
to either uninstall or disable the app.
4.
 
W

hen you are finished, tap DONE.
View Disabled Apps
You can place disabled apps back on the Apps list, 
where they become active once again.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps 
> 
 Settings  > Applications > 
Application manager.
2.
 S

wipe to the DISABLED screen. (This screen 
only displays if you have disabled apps.)
3.
 
T

ap the app you want to enable, and tap 
ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps list.
For more information, see Disabled Services .
Apps List 
Applications   
						

							22Apps List
Organize Your Apps
The Apps icons can be organized in folders and 
listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.
Change the Order Apps Are Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps.
2.
 T

ap EDIT.
3.
 
T

ouch and hold an app icon to drag it to the 
location you want.
4.
 
T

ap DONE when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:
 ► F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > A-Z .
Use Folders to Organize Apps
To create a folder:
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps.
2.
 T

ap EDIT.
3.
 
T

ouch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of 
another app until a highlighted box displays.
4.
 
Rele

ase the app icon to create the folder.
Manage and Use Folders
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps.
2.
 T

ap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts 
inside.
• Tap Enter folder name to enter a name for the 
folder.
• Tap  Palette to change the color.
3.
 
T

ap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To add more apps:
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps.
2.
 T

ap EDIT.
3.
 
T

ouch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of 
the folder.
To delete a folder:
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps.
2.
 T

ap EDIT.
3.
 
T

ap the folder, and then tap Delete folder. 
Applications  
						

							23Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google.
Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. 
Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Use Google Chrome to browse the 
Internet and bring your open tabs, 
bookmarks and address bar data from 
your computer to your tablet.
Visit google.com/chrome/browser/mobile 
to learn more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your 
Google Docs and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, 
Google’s web-based email service.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the 
apps and contents of your device.
Google Now
Google Now works in the background to 
collect information you regularly look up 
and organize it into convenient cards that 
display when you need them.
Visit google.com/landing/now to learn 
more.
 ► Pr

ess and hold the Home key.
Note : When Google Now is enabled, you 
can also access it by tapping 
 Google.
Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app 
settings to suit your preferences.
Note : You must be signed in to the 
application in which you want to configure. 
For example, sign in to Google+ in order to 
configure Google+ settings.
Hangouts
Hangouts is an online place to meet 
friends and family, share photos, and host 
video calls.
Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more. 
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current 
location, get directions, and other 
location-based information.
Note : You must enable location services 
to use Maps. For more information, see 
Location Services. 
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Google Apps 
Applications  
						

							24Google Apps
Photos
This application automatically backs up 
your photos and videos to your Google+ 
account.
Visit google.com/+/learnmore/photos to 
learn more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased 
from Google Play. You can stream them 
instantly, or download them for viewing 
when you are not connected to the 
Internet. You can also view videos saved 
on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to 
learn more.
Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can play 
music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn 
more.
Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, 
music, books, magazines, and games in 
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web 
with Google.
Yo uTu b e
View and upload YouTube videos right 
from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more. 
Applications  
						

							25Other Applications
There are also other apps, 
including several Samsung apps, 
preloaded on your device.
Amazon
Shop at Amazon.com from your device.
Help
View information on using your device’s 
basic features and settings.
Milk Music
Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Music is 
a radio service that gives you more of the 
music you love, curated by top DJs and 
industry pros and all for free.
Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and 
unlock promotions for your Samsung 
device.
SideSync 3.0
SideSync is a PC -Mobile solution that 
enables the screens, windows, and data 
to be shared easily between a PC and 
Samsung Android Device. 
Excel
The Excel app provides a core experience 
for viewing, creating and editing 
documents on your smart device. You can 
unlock the full Excel experience with an 
Office 365 subscription.
OneDrive
OneDrive is a place to easily store and 
share photos, videos, documents, and 
more, which you can then access from 
your personal computer, tablet, or phone.
OneNote
You can stay organized using text, 
pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick 
Notes or review and edit shared OneNote 
notebooks using OneDrive.
PowerPoint
The PowerPoint app provides a core 
experience for viewing, creating and 
editing documents on your smart device. 
You can unlock the full PowerPoint 
experience with an Office 365 
subscription.
Skype
Use free Skype to hold video and voice 
calls, as well as send instant messages to 
anyone around the world. 
Word
The Microsoft Word app provides a core 
experience for viewing, creating and 
editing docs on your smart device. You 
can unlock the full Word experience with 
an Office 365 subscription.
Other Applications 
Applications      
						

							26Calculator
The Calculator provides basic 
and advanced arithmetic 
functions.
Basic Operation
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Calculator.
2.
 Ent
 er the first number using the numeric keys.
3.
 
T

ap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4.
 
Ent
 er the next number.
5.
 
T

o view the result, tap the 
 Equals key.
Additional Functions
To clear the results:
 ► T

ap 
 Clear.
To clear the calculator history:
 ► T

ap CLEAR HISTORY.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the 
clipboard:
 ► T

ouch and hold an entry in the display field.
Scientific Calculator
The device also provides advanced arithmetic 
functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
Calculator 
Applications