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My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 2nd Edition
- By Eric Butow, Lonzell Watson
- Published Dec 18, 2012 by Que. Part of the My... series.
- Copyright 2013
- Dimensions: 6" x 9"
- Pages: 336
- Edition: 2nd
- Book
- ISBN-10: 0-7897-5038-4
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5038-9
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Product Author Bios
Eric Butow began writing books in 2000 when he wrote Master Visually Windows 2000 Server. Since then, Eric has authored or coauthored 19 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, and, most recently, Que Publishing’s Blogging to Drive Business, Second Edition. Eric lives in Jackson, California. He has a Master’s degree in communication 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 best-selling author of the Teach Yourself Visually iPad book series. His books have won the International Award of Excellence, the award of Distinguished Technical Communication and Best of Show presented by the Society for Technical Communication, for the past two years in a row. He is the author of other popular titles including My Samsung Galaxy Tab, My HTC EVO 3D, Teach Yourself Visually Digital Video, Teach Yourself Visually Final Cut Pro, and the Canon VIXIA Digital Field Guide. Lonzell is an instructional designer in the aerospace and defense industry and is also an Adjunct Professor in the College of Business at Bellevue University. He holds a Master’s degree in Instructional Design and Development and isthe owner of Creative Intelligence LLC, an instructional design and technical writing company.
Website: http://creativeintel.com
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/pub/lonzell-watson/6/b64/499
Step-by-step instructions with callouts to photos that show you exactly what to do with the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
Help when you run into Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 problems or limitations
Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 working just the way you want. Learn how to
• Get started fast
• Navigate Samsung Galaxy Tab 2’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
• Monitor news, weather, and stock prices
• Simplify your life with the Calendar and Contacts
• Send email, text, and multimedia messages
• Use your Galaxy Tab 2 as an eReader
• Find and share any destination with Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude
• Discover, install, maintain, and work with new Android apps
• Extend your Galaxy Tab 2 with add-on hardware and accessories
• Customize your tablet to reflect your personal style and preferences
• Keep your Galaxy Tab 2 software up to date, reliable, and running smoothly
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Well Written, Easy to Understand, Thoroughly Comprehensive, I couldn't ask for more, By
This review is from: My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
I like this book...a lot...but where to start. Well let's start with full disclosure. I like, maybe love the "My _________" series. I generally think they're well written and totally approachable. I've used them to unlock the secrets of many phones, eReaders, and now tablets and I've used them to guide buying decisions when thinking about making a big gadget purchase, but they're written by many different authors with different styles and different strengths and I'm always aware that some day I'll be disappointed by an author that doesn't quite make the grade.Today is not that day and Eric Butow is not an author that's going to disappoint anyone. My Galaxy Tab is as near to comprehensive as I've seen (from where the sensors and physical buttons are on your tablet to finding, downloading, and using apps). If you're new to your Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 or 7.0 this is the book for you. These units make up the main focus of the book, but it does have a little run down of the Galaxy... Read more
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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This review is from: My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
This book is very helpful and easy to understand. Pictured instructions with margin notes corresponding to the pictures show each phase of setting up and using the Galaxy tab 2. Everything from music, photos, email, internet navigation , apps, and book reading. Plus much more with full color easy to understand instructions. Very helpful . This book will show you how to fully use you're tab 2.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Very handy book.,
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This review is from: My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
Being that the Galaxy Tab2 7inchwas my first tablet, and I'm unfamiliar with them and Android operating system, this was a very handy book/ guide for learning about it and setting it up.One improvement I'd consider is more information on storage/ data and memory management (which is also a reflection on the Tab2). Being that the 8GB storage on the 7inch tab is a drawback, it would be nice to have more information in the book on how to use a microSD card and how to manage internal memory on the tablet. Most retailers are telling people that adding a microSD card is an easy way to increase storage on the Tab2 but this is somewhat misleading and perhaps any future editions of this book can discuss how to manage data storage. |
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Customizing Android 4 on Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
Table of Contents
1 The Galaxy Tab Universe 3
First, a Look at Android 4
The Newest Members: The Galaxy Tab 2 Family 5
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 5
The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 6
Comparing the Tab 2 to Other Tabs 7
Galaxy Tab 7.0 7
Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 8
Galaxy Tab 7.7 9
Galaxy Tab 8.9 10
Galaxy Tab 10.1 11
Galaxy Note 11
2 Meeting the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 15
Investigating the Galaxy Tab 2 Unit 16
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 2 7" 16
Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 2 10" 20
The Galaxy Tab 2 Buttons and Switches 22
The Four Galaxy Tab 2 Icons 22
The Power Button 25
Volume Control Buttons 27
Galaxy Tab 2 Screens 28
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 2 7") 28
The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 2 10") 29
The Apps Screen (Galaxy Tab 2 7") 29
The Application Screen (Galaxy Tab 2 7") 30
Manipulating the Screen 31
Tapping an Element 31
Pinching 32
Dragging and Flicking 32
Screen Rotation and Orientation 33
Interacting with Android 34
Sliders 34
Settings Menus 34
Button Bar 35
Tab Areas 35
Using the Keyboard 36
Using Special Keyboards and Characters 37
3 Setting Up the Galaxy Tab 2 43
Getting Details About the Galaxy Tab 2 44
Setting Up Your Network 46
Syncing the Galaxy Tab 2 51
4 Customizing Android 4 55
Password-Protecting the Galaxy Tab 2 55
Changing Your Password 58
Setting Parental Restrictions 60
Changing the Date and Time 60
Modifying Your Wallpaper 62
Setting Alert Sounds 64
Changing Keyboard and Voice Settings 65
Modifying More Settings 67
5 Browsing the Web 71
Browsing to a URL 71
Searching the Web 73
Viewing Web Pages 75
Bookmarking Websites 77
Returning to Previously Visited Pages 78
Deleting Bookmarks 80
Filling in Web Forms 82
Copying Text and Images from Web Pages 83
6 Sending Email and Instant Messages 87
Configuring Email 87
Reading Email 91
Composing a New Message 95
Creating Your Own Signature 96
Deleting Messages 97
Searching Through Email 98
Configuring Email Settings 100
Sending and Receiving Instant Messages 102
Configuring Messenger Settings 108
Configuring Google Talk Settings 109
7 Using the Calendar and Contacts to Simplify Your Life 113
Staying Up to Date 113
Managing Contacts 127
Managing Your Busy Schedule 136
Using Calendar Views 140
8 Playing Music and Video 149
Purchasing Music, Movies, and TV Shows on Google Play 149
Playing Videos 152
Recording Video 156
Copying Files with Windows Media Player 159
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device 161
Samsung Kies for PCs and Macs 164
Adding a Podcast App 166
Playing Songs 168
Creating Your Own Playlists 170
Viewing YouTube Videos 172
9 Reading and Managing Books 175
Logging In to Your Account 176
Purchasing Books 180
Using Reading Aids 182
Adding Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes 187
Organizing Your Books 190
10 Capturing and Managing Photos 193
Using the Camera 194
Navigating Image Viewer 200
Tips for Capturing Photos 202
Working with Gallery 203
Performing Screen Captures 209
Editing Images 210
11 Using Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude 215
Enabling GPS 216
Getting Around with Maps 217
Getting Voice-Command Directions 226
Getting to Know Local 230
Enabling Wireless Networks 234
Using Latitude 236
12 Enhancing Your Galaxy Tab 2 with Apps 241
Getting Apps on Google Play 242
Managing Apps Through Your Home Pages 253
Adding Useful Apps 259
Using Note Everything 266
13 Adding New Hardware 271
Galaxy Tab USB and SD Connection Kit 272
Bluetooth Keyboards 272
Pairing Bluetooth Devices 273
MicroSD Cards 274
14 Finding Galaxy Tab 2 Accessories 279
Protective Cases 279
Screen Protectors 282
Chargers and Adapters 283
15 Troubleshooting Your Galaxy Tab 2 287
Maintaining Your Galaxy Tab 2 288
Update Galaxy Tab 2 Software 288
Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy Tab 2 289
Syncing and Using Manual Backup 292
Extending Battery Life 292
Dim Screen Brightness 294
Utilize Sleep Mode 296
Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi 296
Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth 297
Solving Random Galaxy Tab Issues 298
Difficulty Turning Your Tab On or Off 298
Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive 298
Force Stop an App 298
Battery Does Not Charge 301
Landscape Orientation Does Not Work 301
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems 303
Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated 303
Check Your Range 304
Reset the Galaxy Tab 2 Software 304
Getting Technical Help 306
Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung 306
Index 309
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