Step-by-step
instructions with callouts to photos that show you exactly what to do with the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1, Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, and Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
Help when you run into Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 problems or limitations
Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 working just the way you want. Learn how to
• Navigate Samsung Galaxy Tab 3’s Android operating system
• Retrieve, play, and manage music, video, podcasts, and audiobooks
• Use Google Play as a portal to movies and TV content
• Capture higher quality photos and video
• Surf the Web quickly with the built-in browser
• Simplify your life with the Calendar and Contacts
• Send email, text, and multimedia messages
• Connect your Galaxy Tab 3 to other devices and the cloud
• Use your Galaxy Tab 3 as an eReader to read books and magazines online
• Find and share any destination with Maps, Navigation, Local, and Location Sharing
• Discover, install, maintain, and work with new Android apps and widgets
• Customize your tablet to reflect your personal style and preferences
• Keep your Galaxy Tab 3 software up to date, reliable, and running smoothly
Table of Contents:
1 The Galaxy Tab Universe 3
First, a Look at Android ........................................................................ 4
The Newest Members: The Galaxy Tab 3 Family......................... 5
The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 ....................................................................... 5
The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 ....................................................................... 7
The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 .................................................................... 8
Comparing the Tab 3 to Other Tabs ................................................ 9
Galaxy Tab 7.0 ................................................................................... 9
Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus ........................................................................10
Galaxy Tab 7.7 .................................................................................10
Galaxy Tab 8.9 .................................................................................11
Galaxy Tab 10.1 ...............................................................................12
Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and 10.1 ...........................................................12
Galaxy Note 8.0 and 10.1 ............................................................13
2 Meeting the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 17
Investigating the Galaxy Tab 3 Unit ..............................................18
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 3 8” ...............................19
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 3 10” .............................23
The Galaxy Tab 3 Buttons and Switches ......................................26
The Three Galaxy Tab 3 Buttons ...............................................27
The Power Button ..........................................................................29
Volume Control Buttons .............................................................30
Galaxy Tab 3 Screens ..........................................................................32
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 3 8”) ...........................................32
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 3 10”) ........................................33
The Apps Screen (Galaxy Tab 3 8”) ..........................................34
The Application Screen (Galaxy Tab 3 8”) .............................35
Manipulating the Screen ...................................................................35
Tapping an Element .....................................................................36
Pinching ............................................................................................36
Dragging and Flicking .................................................................36
Interacting with Android ...................................................................38
Sliders.................................................................................................38
Settings Menus ...............................................................................38
Button Bar ........................................................................................39
Tab Areas ..........................................................................................39
Using the Keyboard ............................................................................40
Using Special Keyboards and Characters .............................42
3 Setting Up the Galaxy Tab 3 47
Getting Details About the Galaxy Tab 3 ......................................48
Setting Up Your Network .................................................................50
Syncing the Galaxy Tab 3 .................................................................55
4 Customizing Android to Your Liking 59
Password-Protecting the Galaxy Tab 3.........................................59
Changing Your Password .................................................................62
Setting Parental Restrictions............................................................64
Changing the Date and Time ..........................................................65
Modifying Your Wallpaper ................................................................68
Setting Alert Sounds ...........................................................................69
Changing Keyboard and Voice Settings ......................................71
Modifying More Settings ..................................................................74
5 Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens 79
Accessing the Widgets Screen .......................................................79
Taking a Tour of Available Widgets ...............................................81
Adding a Widget to a Home Screen ............................................90
Creating a New Home Screen .........................................................97
Removing a Widget .......................................................................... 100
6 Browsing the Web 103
Browsing to a URL ........................................................................... 103
Searching the Web ........................................................................... 105
Viewing Web Pages ......................................................................... 107
Bookmarking Websites ................................................................... 110
Returning to Previously Visited Pages ...................................... 111
Deleting Bookmarks ........................................................................ 113
Filling in Web Forms ......................................................................... 115
Copying Text and Images from Web Pages ............................. 116
7 Sending Email and Instant Messages 119
Configuring Email ............................................................................ 119
Reading Email..................................................................................... 124
Composing a New Message.......................................................... 127
Creating Your Own Signature ....................................................... 129
Deleting Messages ........................................................................... 130
Searching Through Email ............................................................... 131
Configuring Email Settings ........................................................... 133
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages ............................... 137
Configuring Google Hangouts Settings .................................. 142
Reading Email Messages Using the Email Widget ................ 145
8 Using Galaxy Tab 3 Widgets 149
Finding the Widgets ........................................................................ 150
Using the Widgets ............................................................................ 153
9 Using Productivity Apps to Simplify Your Life 179
Staying Up to Date .......................................................................... 180
Managing Contacts ......................................................................... 194
Managing Your Busy Schedule .................................................... 203
Use Calendar Views .................................................................... 207
10 Connecting to Devices and the Cloud 215
Connecting Using Wi-Fi Direct .................................................... 215
Printing Wirelessly ............................................................................ 217
Sharing Files ........................................................................................ 222
Sharing Music and Video ............................................................... 230
Copy Files with Windows Media Player .............................. 230
Connect as a Mass Storage Device ..................................... 232
Samsung Kies for PCs and Macs ........................................... 234
11 Using Apps for Learning, Creating, and Sharing 239
Staying Up to Date with Google Now ....................................... 239
Using ChatON ..................................................................................... 245
Connecting to Google+ .................................................................. 249
Creating Documents and Presentations with Polaris Office................. 255
12 Playing Music and Video 269
Downloading Movies and TV Shows ......................................... 269
Playing Videos ................................................................................... 276
Viewing YouTube Videos ............................................................... 282
Recording Video ................................................................................ 286
Purchasing Music .............................................................................. 291
Use the Samsung Music Hub ................................................. 291
Playing Songs ..................................................................................... 303
Creating Your Own Playlists .......................................................... 310
Adding a Podcast App .................................................................... 312
13 Reading and Managing Books and Magazines 317
Using Google Play Books ............................................................... 318
Using Google Play Magazines ...................................................... 331
Shopping for Book and Magazine Readers ............................. 344
14 Capturing and Managing Photos 347
Using the Camera ............................................................................. 348
Navigating Image Viewer ............................................................... 353
Tips for Capturing Photos .............................................................. 356
Working with Gallery ....................................................................... 356
Creating Screen Captures .............................................................. 364
15 Using Maps, Navigation, Local, and Location Sharing 367
Enabling GPS ...................................................................................... 368
Getting Around with Maps............................................................ 368
Getting Voice-Command Directions .......................................... 376
Getting to Know Local .................................................................... 380
Sharing Locations with Friends ................................................... 382
16 Finding and Managing Apps 391
Getting Apps in the Google Play Store .................................... 392
Managing Apps Through Your Home Pages ........................... 402
Adding Useful Apps ......................................................................... 407
17 Adding New Hardware 419
Galaxy Tab 2013 USB Connection Kit ........................................ 420
Bluetooth Keyboards ....................................................................... 420
Pairing Bluetooth Devices ............................................................. 420
MicroSD Cards .................................................................................... 422
18 Troubleshooting Your Galaxy Tab 3 425
Maintaining Your Galaxy Tab 3..................................................... 425
Updating Galaxy Tab 3 Software ................................................. 426
Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy Tab 3 ......................... 427
Syncing and Using Manual Backup ............................................ 429
Extending Battery Life ..................................................................... 429
Utilize Sleep Mode ..................................................................... 432
Solving Random Galaxy Tab Issues ............................................ 434
Difficulty Turning Your Tab On or Off .................................. 434
Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive ................................. 435
Battery Does Not Charge ......................................................... 436
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems ......................... 438
Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated .................................................. 438
Check Your Range....................................................................... 439
Getting Technical Help .................................................................... 440
Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung...................... 441
Index 459
Online Materials
A Finding Galaxy Tab 3 Accessories
Protective Cases
Screen Protectors
Chargers and Adapters
B Glossary of Terms
About the Author :
Eric Butow began writing books in 2000 when he wrote Master Visually Windows 2000 Server. Since then, Eric has authored or coauthored 21 other books.
Those books include Addison-Wesley’s User Interface Design for Mere Mortals, Amacom’s How to Succeed in Business Using LinkedIn, Wiley Publishing’s Droid Companion, Que Publishing’s My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, and, most recently, Que Publishing’s Blogging to Drive Business, Second Edition. Eric lives in Jackson, California. He has a master’s degree in communications from California State University, Fresno, and is the owner of Butow Communications Group (BCG), an online marketing ROI improvement firm.
Website: http://butow.net
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ebutow
Lonzell Watson is the author of other popular titles including My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, My HTC EVO 3D, Teach Yourself Visually Digital Video, Teach Yourself Visually Final Cut Pro, and the Canon VIXIA Digital Field Guide.
