Table of Contents

1 The Galaxy Tab Universe

First, a Look at Android

The Newest Members: The Galaxy Tab 4 Family

The Galaxy Tab 4 7.0

The Galaxy Tab 4 8.0

The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1

Comparing the Tab 4 to Other Tabs

Galaxy Tab 7.0

Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Galaxy Tab 7.7

Galaxy Tab 8.9

Galaxy Tab 10.1

Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and 10.1

Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1

Galaxy Note and Note Pro

Galaxy Tab Pro and Tab S

2 Meeting the Galaxy Tab 4

Investigating the Galaxy Tab 4 Unit

Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 4 8"

Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 4 10"

The Galaxy Tab 4 Buttons and Switches

The Three Galaxy Tab 4 Buttons

The Power Button

Volume Control Buttons

Galaxy Tab 4 Screens

The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 8")

The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 10")

The Apps Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 8")

The Application Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 8")

Manipulating the Screen

Tapping an Element

Pinching

Dragging and Flicking

Screen Rotation and Orientation

Interacting with Android

Sliders

Button Bar

Tab Areas

Using the Keyboard

Using Special Keyboards and Characters

Copy and Paste Data

3 Setting Up the Galaxy Tab 4

Getting Details About the Galaxy Tab 4

Setting Up Your Network

Set Up Wi-Fi

Set Up Bluetooth

Set Up a VPN

Syncing the Galaxy Tab 4

4 Customizing Android to Your Liking

Password-Protecting the Galaxy Tab 4

Changing Your Password

Setting Parental Restrictions

Changing the Date and Time

Modifying Your Wallpaper

Setting Alert Sounds

Changing Keyboard and Voice Settings

Modifying More Settings

5 Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens

Accessing the Widgets Screen

Taking a Tour of Available Widgets

Examine the Page 1 Widgets

Examine the Page 2 Widgets

Examine the Page 3 Widgets

Examine the Page 4 Widgets

Examine the Page 5 Widgets

Examine the Page 6 Widgets

Examine the Page 7 Widgets

Adding a Widget to a Home Screen

Place a Widget on a Home Screen

Move a Widget on a Home Screen

Resize a Widget

Creating a New Home Screen

Removing a Widget

6 Finding Widgets

Viewing Default Widgets

Find Widgets on the Widgets Pages

Using the Widgets

Learn What It’s Like Outside with the Weather and Briefing Widget

Add Videos to the Video Widget

View Pictures in the Picture Frame

Access Chrome Bookmarks Quickly Using Bookmarks

See Your Calendar at a Glance Using the Calendar Widgets

7 Browsing the Web

Browsing to a URL

Searching the Web

Viewing Web Pages

Bookmarking Websites

Returning to Previously Visited Pages

Deleting Bookmarks

Delete from the Bookmarks List

Delete from the History List

Filling in Web Forms

Copying Text and Images from Web Pages

Copy a Block of Text

Copy an Image

8 Sending Email and Instant Messages

Configuring Email

Reading Email

Composing a New Message

Creating Your Own Signature

Deleting Messages

Searching Through Email

Configuring Email Settings

Sending and Receiving Instant Messages

Configuring Google Hangouts Settings

Reading Email Messages Using the Email Widget

9 Connecting to the Cloud

Connecting Using Wi-Fi Direct

Set Up Wi-Fi Direct

Printing Wirelessly

Connect a Wi-Fi Printer

Connect a Bluetooth Printer

Sharing Files

Use the Dropbox App

Find Other Cloud Services

Sharing Music and Video

Copy Files with Windows Media Player

Connect as a Mass Storage Device

Samsung Kies for PCs and Macs

10 Using Maps

Enabling GPS

Getting Around with Maps

Find a Location with Maps

Get Directions with Maps

Specify Locations with Maps

Getting Voice-Command Directions

Finding Local Information

Sharing Locations with Friends

11 Capturing and Managing Photos

Using the Camera

Navigating Image Viewer

Tips for Capturing Photos

Working with Gallery

Manage Photos with Gallery

Email Photos from Gallery

Creating Screen Captures

12 Playing Music and Video

Downloading Movies and TV Shows

Download a TV Show

Play the TV Show

Shop for a Movie

Playing Videos

Play Movies and TV Shows in the Play Movies & TV App

Play Videos in the Video Player App

Viewing YouTube Videos

Recording Video

Purchasing Music

Playing Songs

Play Music in the Music App

Playing Music in the Google Play Music App

Creating Your Own Playlists

Adding a Podcast App

13 Reading and Managing Books and Magazines

Using Google Play Books

Browse the Catalog

Purchase a Book

Download and Read a Book

Use Reading Aids

Add Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes

Organize Your Books

Using Google Play Newsstand

Shop for Magazines

Purchase a Magazine

Subscribe to a Magazine

Read an Issue

Use Reading Aids

Organize Your Magazines

Shopping for Book and Magazine Readers

14 Using Productivity Apps to Simplify Your Life

Staying Up to Date

Choose a Weather Forecast

Track Stocks

Select Your News Settings

Managing Contacts

Set Up Contacts Accounts

Add Contacts

Search for Contacts

Link Contacts

Use Contacts

Managing Your Busy Schedule

Create Calendar Events

Use Calendar Views

Add a Task to Your Calendar

15 Using Apps for Learning, Creating, and Sharing

Staying Up to Date with Google Now

Start Google Now for the First Time

Use Google Now

Using ChatON

Connecting to Google+

Set Up Google+

Use Google+

Write a Post

Creating Documents and Presentations with Hancom Office

Start Hancom Office Viewer for the First Time

Open and Close a Document

Install Hancom Office

Open a Document in Hword

Access Files from a Cloud Service

Create a New Document

16 Finding and Managing Apps

Accessing Google Apps from the Home Screen

Opening Multiple Apps in Multi-Window View

Manage Multiple Windows on the Screen

Edit Apps in the App Tray

Finding Apps from Samsung

Set Up the Kids Mode App

Shop in the Galaxy Apps Store

Getting Apps in the Google Play Store

Search for Android Applications

Find Great Apps

Purchase Android Applications

Rate Applications

Get Help with Apps

Managing Apps Through Your Home Pages

Adding Useful Apps

Use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary App

Use the LinkedIn Pulse RSS Reader

Use Note Everything

17 Adding New Hardware

Bluetooth Keyboards

Pairing Bluetooth Devices

Pair a Bluetooth Device

MicroSD Cards

Formatting MicroSD Cards

18 Troubleshooting Your Galaxy Tab 4

Maintaining Your Galaxy Tab 4

Updating Galaxy Tab 4 Software

Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy Tab 4

Ensure Automatic Google Account Backup

Syncing and Using Manual Backup

Extending Battery Life

Monitor Power Usage

Adjust Screen Brightness

Utilize Sleep Mode

Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi

Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth

Solving Random Galaxy Tab Issues

Difficulty Turning Your Tab On or Off

Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive

Force Stop an App

Battery Does Not Charge

Landscape Orientation Does Not Work

Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems

Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated

Check Your Range

Reset the Galaxy Tab 4 Software

Getting Technical Help

Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung

A Finding Galaxy Tab 4 Accessories

Protective Cases

Screen Protectors

Chargers and Adapters

B Glossary of Terms

Index