My Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

Eric Butow began writing books in 2000 when he wrote Master Visually Windows 2000 Server. Since then, Eric has authored or coauthored 24 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, Wiley Publishing’s Google Glass For Dummies, Que Publishing’s My Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, and 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.netLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ebutowLonzell 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. He is the author of other popular titles including My Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, My Amazon Fire Phone, The Guide for Android Apps and Gear, 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 designs interactive training simulations for the Basic Engineering Common Core Studies of the United States Navy. He holds a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Development, and is an Adjunct Professor at Bellevue University. Lonzell is also the owner of Creative Intelligence LLC, an instructional design and technical writing company.Website: http://creativeintel.comLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/pub/lonzell-watson/6/b64/499

• Chapter 1: The Galaxy Tab Universe   3First, a Look at Android   3The Newest Members: The Galaxy Tab 4 Family   5The Galaxy Tab 4 7.0   6The Galaxy Tab 4 8.0   7The Galaxy Tab 4 10.1   8Comparing the Tab 4 to Other Tabs   9Galaxy Tab 7.0   9Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus   10Galaxy Tab 7.7   10Galaxy Tab 8.9   11Galaxy Tab 10.1   12Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and 10.1   12Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1   13Galaxy Note and Note Pro   14Galaxy Tab Pro and Tab S   15Chapter 2: Meeting the Galaxy Tab 4   19Investigating the Galaxy Tab 4 Unit   20Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 4 8"   21Physical Features of the Galaxy Tab 4 10"   24The Galaxy Tab 4 Buttons and Switches   28The Three Galaxy Tab 4 Buttons   28The Power Button   30Volume Control Buttons   31Galaxy Tab 4 Screens   32The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 8")   32The Lock Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 10")   33The Apps Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 8")   34The Application Screen (Galaxy Tab 4 8")   35Manipulating the Screen   36Tapping an Element   36Pinching   36Dragging and Flicking   37Screen Rotation and Orientation   37Interacting with Android   39Sliders   39Button Bar   39Tab Areas   39Using the Keyboard   40Using Special Keyboards and Characters   41Copy and Paste Data   43Chapter 3: Setting Up the Galaxy Tab 4   47Getting Details About the Galaxy Tab 4   48Setting Up Your Network   50Set Up Wi-Fi   50Set Up Bluetooth   53Set Up a VPN   54Syncing the Galaxy Tab 4   56Chapter 4: Customizing Android to Your Liking   61Password-Protecting the Galaxy Tab 4   61Changing Your Password   64Setting Parental Restrictions   66Changing the Date and Time   67Modifying Your Wallpaper   69Setting Alert Sounds   70Changing Keyboard and Voice Settings   73Modifying More Settings   77Chapter 5: Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens   81Accessing the Widgets Screen   81Taking a Tour of Available Widgets   83Examine the Page 1 Widgets   83Examine the Page 2 Widgets   85Examine the Page 3 Widgets   86Examine the Page 4 Widgets   88Examine the Page 5 Widgets   90Examine the Page 6 Widgets   92Examine the Page 7 Widgets   93Adding a Widget to a Home Screen   94Place a Widget on a Home Screen   94Move a Widget on a Home Screen   96Resize a Widget   98Creating a New Home Screen   100Removing a Widget   103Chapter 6: Finding Widgets   107Viewing Default Widgets   108Find Widgets on the Widgets Pages   109Using the Widgets   111Learn What It’s Like Outside with the Weather and Briefing Widget   112Add Videos to the Video Widget   116View Pictures in the Picture Frame   118Access Chrome Bookmarks Quickly Using Bookmarks   120See Your Calendar at a Glance Using the Calendar Widgets   122Chapter 7: Browsing the Web   129Browsing to a URL   129Searching the Web   131Viewing Web Pages   134Bookmarking Websites   136Returning to Previously Visited Pages   138Deleting Bookmarks   139Delete from the Bookmarks List   140Delete from the History List   141Filling in Web Forms   142Copying Text and Images from Web Pages   143Copy a Block of Text   143Copy an Image   144Chapter 8: Sending Email and Instant Messages   147Configuring Email   147Reading Email   154Composing a New Message   159Creating Your Own Signature   160Deleting Messages   162Searching Through Email   163Configuring Email Settings   165Sending and Receiving Instant Messages   170Configuring Google Hangouts Settings   172Reading Email Messages Using the Email Widget   176Chapter 9: Connecting to the Cloud   181Connecting Using Wi-Fi Direct   181Set Up Wi-Fi Direct   182Printing Wirelessly   184Connect a Wi-Fi Printer   184Connect a Bluetooth Printer   185Sharing Files   188Use the Dropbox App   188Find Other Cloud Services   196Sharing Music and Video   197Copy Files with Windows Media Player   197Connect as a Mass Storage Device   199Samsung Kies for PCs and Macs   201Chapter 10: Using Maps   207Enabling GPS   208Getting Around with Maps   208Find a Location with Maps   209Get Directions with Maps   211Specify Locations with Maps   214Getting Voice-Command Directions   216Finding Local Information   220Sharing Locations with Friends   223Chapter 11: Capturing and Managing Photos   231Using the Camera   232Navigating Image Viewer   237Tips for Capturing Photos   240Working with Gallery   241Manage Photos with Gallery   241Email Photos from Gallery   246Creating Screen Captures   248Chapter 12: Playing Music and Video   251Downloading Movies and TV Shows   251Download a TV Show   252Play the TV Show   254Shop for a Movie   255Playing Videos   257Play Movies and TV Shows in the Play Movies & TV App   257Play Videos in the Video Player App   258Viewing YouTube Videos   261Recording Video   265Purchasing Music   270Playing Songs   276Play Music in the Music App   276Playing Music in the Google Play Music App   278Creating Your Own Playlists   281Adding a Podcast App   283Chapter 13: Reading and Managing Books and Magazines   289Using Google Play Books   290Browse the Catalog   290Purchase a Book   292Download and Read a Book   295Use Reading Aids   296Add Bookmarks, Highlights, and Notes   301Organize Your Books   304Using Google Play Newsstand   305Shop for Magazines   305Purchase a Magazine   308Subscribe to a Magazine   309Read an Issue   311Use Reading Aids   312Organize Your Magazines   316Shopping for Book and Magazine Readers   317Chapter 14: Using Productivity Apps to Simplify Your Life   321Staying Up to Date   322Choose a Weather Forecast   322Track Stocks   325Select Your News Settings   328Managing Contacts   334Set Up Contacts Accounts   334Add Contacts   335Search for Contacts   339Link Contacts   339Use Contacts   341Managing Your Busy Schedule   342Create Calendar Events   342Use Calendar Views   347Add a Task to Your Calendar   352Chapter 15: Using Apps for Learning, Creating, and Sharing   355Staying Up to Date with Google Now   355Start Google Now for the First Time   356Use Google Now   357Using ChatON   360Connecting to Google+   364Set Up Google+   364Use Google+   366Write a Post   368Creating Documents and Presentations with Hancom Office   370Start Hancom Office Viewer for the First Time   370Open and Close a Document   371Install Hancom Office   373Open a Document in Hword   375Access Files from a Cloud Service   378Create a New Document   380Chapter 16: Finding and Managing Apps   385Accessing Google Apps from the Home Screen   386Opening Multiple Apps in Multi-Window View   387Manage Multiple Windows on the Screen   389Edit Apps in the App Tray   393Finding Apps from Samsung   394Set Up the Kids Mode App   394Shop in the Galaxy Apps Store   399Getting Apps in the Google Play Store   401Search for Android Applications   401Find Great Apps   404Purchase Android Applications   406Rate Applications   408Get Help with Apps   409Managing Apps Through Your Home Pages   411Adding Useful Apps   415Use the Merriam-Webster Dictionary App   415Use the LinkedIn Pulse RSS Reader   418Use Note Everything   423Chapter 17: Adding New Hardware   429Bluetooth Keyboards   430Pairing Bluetooth Devices   430Pair a Bluetooth Device   431MicroSD Cards   432Formatting MicroSD Cards   432Chapter 18: Troubleshooting Your Galaxy Tab 4   437Maintaining Your Galaxy Tab 4   437Updating Galaxy Tab 4 Software   438Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy Tab 4   439Ensure Automatic Google Account Backup   439Syncing and Using Manual Backup   441Extending Battery Life   441Monitor Power Usage   442Adjust Screen Brightness   443Utilize Sleep Mode   444Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi   444Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth   445Solving Random Galaxy Tab Issues   446Difficulty Turning Your Tab On or Off   446Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive   446Force Stop an App   447Battery Does Not Charge   448Landscape Orientation Does Not Work   449Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems   450Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated   450Check Your Range   451Reset the Galaxy Tab 4 Software   451Getting Technical Help   452Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung   453Appendix A: Finding Galaxy Tab 4 Accessories   455Protective Cases   455Screen Protectors   456Chargers and Adapters   457Appendix B: Glossary of Terms   459Index   468