Galaxy Tab: The Missing Manual

Description

Galaxy Tab lets you work, play, read, and connect on the go, but mastering its TouchWiz interface and finding the best apps can be tricky-unless you have this Missing Manual. Gadget whiz Preston Gralla provides crystal-clear explanations and step-by-step instructions to get you up to speed quickly, whether you have the 3G/4G or Wi-Fi version of this amazing device.

 The important stuff you need to know:

* Design your experience. Add interactive widgets and mini-apps to your screen with TouchWiz.
* Satisfy your appetite. Download thousands of games and apps from the Android Market.
* Keep in touch. Chat, videochat, check email, and browse the Web.
* Find your way. View maps, use the GPS, and navigate turn-by-turn.
* Manage your media. Shoot and view photos and videos; organize and play your music.
* Stay informed. Read books, newspapers, and magazines.
* Be productive. Use Google Docs to store and share documents.

CONTENTS:

The Missing Credits; About the Author; About the Creative Team; Acknowledgements; The Missing Manual Series; Introduction; About the Galaxy Tab; About This Book; About the Outline; About?These?Arrows; About the Online Resources; Safari(R) Books Online; Part 1: The Basics and Getting Online; Chapter 1: The Guided Tour; 1.1 Power/Lock Key; 1.2 About the Screen; 1.3 Home Screen; 1.4 Notification Panel and Quick Settings; 1.5 The Four (and Sometimes Five) Soft Buttons; 1.6 Searching; 1.7 Customizing the Home Screen and Panes; 1.8 Putting Widgets and App Shortcuts on the Home Screen; 1.9 Changing the Home Screen’s Wallpaper; 1.10 Controlling the Galaxy Tab with Your Fingers; 1.11 Using the Keyboard; 1.12 Using the Swype Keyboard; 1.13 Headphone Jack; 1.14 Charger/Accessory Port; 1.15 Microphone; 1.16 Volume Key; 1.17 Cameras; 1.18 Speakers; Chapter 2: Getting Online: Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G; 2.1 How the Galaxy Tab Gets Online; 2.2 Connecting via Wi-Fi; 2.3 Setting Up and Managing Your Google Account; Chapter 3: Navigating the Web; 3.1 The Galaxy Tab’s Browser; 3.2 Navigating a Web Page; 3.3 Using and Managing Tabs; 3.4 Web Pages Designed for Mobile Devices; 3.5 The Address Bar; 3.6 Bookmarks; 3.7 Syncing the Galaxy Tab’s Bookmarks with Your Computer’s; 3.8 Most Visited and History Lists; 3.9 Tapping Links; 3.10 Saving Online Images; 3.11 Copying Text, Finding Text, Getting Page Information, and More; 3.12 Online Privacy and Security; Chapter 4: Downloading and Using Apps; 4.1 Android’s Free and Easy Approach to Apps; 4.2 Apps and Multitasking; 4.3 Where to Get Apps; 4.4 Using the Android Market; 4.5 Downloading Using the Android Market on the Web; 4.6 Downloading from the Web; 4.7 Downloading and Using a Bar Code Scanner; 4.8 Updating Apps; 4.9 Managing, Sharing, and Uninstalling Apps; 4.10 Putting an App on the Home Screen or Panes; 4.11 Troubleshooting Apps; 4.12 The Samsung Apps Store; Chapter 5: Ten Great Android Apps; 5.1 Games; 5.2 Productivity; 5.3 Music and Pictures; 5.4 Information; Part 2: Getting Social and Finding Your Way; Chapter 6: Contacts, Chat, and Video Chat; 6.1 How You Chat; 6.2 Starting Google Talk; 6.3 Starting a Chat Session; 6.4 Responding to a Chat Invitation; 6.5 How to Chat; 6.6 Video Chat; 6.7 Audio Chat; 6.8 Managing Google Talk; 6.9 Searching Google Talk; 6.10 Other Chat Apps; 6.11 Contacts; 6.12 Managing Contacts; Chapter 7: Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Apps; 7.1 How Do I Get Social?; 7.2 Using Facebook; 7.3 Twitter; 7.4 Other Social Networking Apps; Chapter 8: Maps and Navigation; 8.1 Using Google Maps; 8.2 How Your Galaxy Tab Finds Your Location; 8.3 Searching Maps; 8.4 Street View; 8.5 Turn-by-Turn Navigation; Part 3: Books, Media, and Games; Chapter 9: Books and Magazines; 9.1 Using Google Books; 9.2 Using the Kindle App; 9.3 Magazines and Newspapers; Chapter 10: Music; 10.1 Transferring Files from Your PC and Mac to Your Galaxy Tab; 10.2 Playing Music; 10.3 Using the Google Cloud Music Player; 10.4 Using the Samsung Music Player; 10.5 Using the Music Hub; Chapter 11: Camera, Photos, and Video; 11.1 Opening the Gallery; 11.2 Working with Multiple Photos; 11.3 Handy Options in the Gallery; 11.4 Sharing Photos with Picasa; 11.5 Videos in the Gallery; 11.6 Taking Still Photos; 11.7 Taking Video; 11.8 YouTube; 11.9 Media Hub; Part 4: Getting Productive; Chapter 12: Gmail and Email; 12.1 Understanding Email on Your Tablet; 12.2 Setting Up Gmail; 12.3 Reading Mail in Gmail; 12.4 Replying and Forwarding in Gmail; 12.5 Understanding Gmail’s Organization; 12.6 Managing Incoming Mail in Gmail; 12.7 Writing Messages in Gmail; 12.8 Working with Labels and Search; 12.9 Searching Gmail; 12.10 Gmail Settings; 12.11 Add a Gmail Widget; 12.12 Setting Up Email Accounts; 12.13 Reading Mail; 12.14 Handling Attachments and Pictures in Email; 12.15 Managing, Creating, and Sending Mail; 12.16 Account Settings; 12.17 Add an Email Widget; 12.18 Using Web-Based Mail Programs; Chapter 13: Calendar; 13.1 Using the Calendar; 13.2 Geolocation and the Calendar; 13.3 Creating and Using a Calendar Widget; 13.4 Google Calendar on the Web; 13.5 Synchronizing Your Calendar with Outlook; 13.6 Corporate Calendar and Microsoft Exchange; Chapter 14: Getting Work Done with Your Galaxy Tab; 14.1 Setting Up Your Galaxy Tab with Your Company Account; 14.2 Virtual Private Networking (VPN); 14.3 Using Google Docs; 14.4 Microsoft Office; Part 5: Advanced Topics; Chapter 15: Controlling Your Galaxy Tab with Your Voice; 1111115.1 Using the Magic of Voice Actions; 15.2 What You Can Do with Voice Actions; 15.3 How Voice Actions Is Different on a Galaxy Tab Than on a Phone; 15.4 Blocking Offensive Words; 15.5 Sending a Voice Recording; 15.6 Changing Your Language; Chapter 16: Settings; 16.1 Wireless and Networks; 16.2 Sound; 16.3 Screen; 16.4 Power Saving Mode; 16.5 Location and Security; 16.6 Applications; 16.7 Accounts and Sync; 16.8 Motion Settings; 16.9 Privacy; 16.10 Storage; 16.11 Language and Input; 16.12 Accessibility; 16.13 Date & Time; 16.14 About Tablet; Part 6: Appendixes; Setup, Signup, and Accessories; Accessories; Places to Shop; Troubleshooting and Maintenance; Make Sure Your Software Is Up to Date; Resetting Your Galaxy Tab; Correcting Email Settings; Encrypting Your Galaxy Tab; Finding Help;