Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Owners Manual

Getting Started       16
Locking the device manually
  Press the Power/Lock Key .
Unlocking the Device
1.Press the Power/Lock Key .
The Lock screen displays.2.Swipe across the screen as shown.
The last screen you accessed displays.
Note: You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of 
Screen Unlock you want to use (Pattern, PIN, or 
Password). For more information, refer to “Security”  on 
page 189. 

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Troubleshooting
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may 
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
If your device is frozen and unresponsive:
  Press and hold the Power/Lock Key  for 10 to 
15 seconds. 

Understanding Your Device       18
Section 2: Understanding Your Device
This section outlines key features of your device and 
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the 
device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the 
device.
Features
7.0-inch WSVGA TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen
AndroidTM Version 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich
Full HTML Web Browser with Adobe® Flash® Te c h n o l o g y
Bluetooth® 3.0 Wireless technology. For more information, refer 
to 
“Bluetooth”  on page 176....

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Warning! This device does not support some USB storage 
media devices. For more information, refer to 
“Galaxy Tab Accessories”  on page 15.
Front View
The following items can be found on the front of your device 
as illustrated.
1.
Light Sensor: Used to control screen brightness 
automatically and when taking photos with the 
front-facing Camera.
2.
External Speaker: Used in music or video playback, 
notification tones, and for other sounds.
3.
Front-facing Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or...

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Side Views
The following items can be found on the sides of your device.
1.
Memory Card Slot: Install a memory card for storage of 
files.
2.
Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or 
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for 
unlocking.
3.
Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust 
Master Volume. During music playback, press
 to adjust 
volume.
4.
Infrared Blaster: Used to emit infrared signals used for 
controlling external devices....

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Back and Bottom Views
The following items can be found on the back of your device.
1.
Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording 
videos.
2.
Camera Flash: Used when taking photos.
3.
3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones.
4.
External Speakers: Used in music or video playback, 
notification tones, and for other sounds.
5.
Charger/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for 
charging or to sync music and files.
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Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual 
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
1.
Google Search: Search your tablet and the web by 
typing or speaking. For more information, refer to 
“Search”  on page 101.
2.
Home screen: The starting point for using your device. 
Place shortcuts, widgets and other items to customize 
your device to your needs.
3.
Current...

235.
App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common applications. For 
more information, refer to “App Shortcuts”  on 
page 36.
6.
Apps: Display the Apps screen.
7.
Back: Return to the previous screen or option.
8.
Home: Display the central Home screen. Touch and 
hold to display the Task Manager pop-up.
9.
Navigation: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps 
you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open 
it. Touch and hold to display the Apps screen. Touch 
and then touch 
Task manager to display the Task...

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Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus four 
panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more 
space for adding shortcuts and widgets.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to 
the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the 
top of the display shows your current position.
Note: The center panel displays when you touch   Home.
Customizing the Home Screens
To customize the Home screens to...

251.From a Home screen, 
pinch the screen from the 
left and right side to the 
center to display the 
editing screen.
– or –
Touch and hold on the 
screen until the 
Home 
screen
 pop-up displays. 
Under 
Add to Home 
screen
, touch Page.
2.Use these controls to 
configure panels:3.To rearrange the order of panels, touch and drag a 
panel to a new location.
4.To u c h  
 Back to return to the Home screen
Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Buttons
Back...