It's vital to extend the scope of your tablet and stay connected by getting online .
If your tablet is not connected to the Internet, then there are lots of things you will be unable to do. Without a Web connection your tablet is a static device, a self-contained piece of equipment that's limited by the apps and services which were on it at the time you bought it.
But get onto the Internet and the tablet becomes a connected device, and a whole world of activities is opened up. One of the most obvious is browsing the Web, and accessing all your favourite Websites that you usually visit on your main computer.Your Android tablet can also be used for SMS and email, and in the latter case it's easy to set up email accounts so that you can pick up and reply to messages no matter how many email addresses you have. It can even cope with corporate email managed by Microsoft Exchange.
If you have a Google account, you'll need Internet access in order to synchronise any contacts you have stored within your account, get your Gmail on your tablet and synchronise your Google calendar too.You can also use the Internet to enjoy video streaming services such as YouTube and take advantage of catch-up TV.These look great on the big screen of a tablet.
You'll also need an Internet connection to take full advantage of Google Maps and a host of other services that work best when they know your location.Then there's social networking. Imagine not being able to check Facebook or keep in touch with your Twitter friends on your tablet.
And there's another reason for wanting to get your Android tablet connected to the Internet: apps.There are literally tens of thousands of these in the Android Market, all waiting for you to peruse and download. We could go on, but the point is that an unconnected Android tablet doesn't get anywhere near giving you the full tablet experience.
You have two ways to get an Android tablet online - by using a SIM card or via Wi-Fi. You can take the SIM card route in a couple of ways.You can either get your tablet on a contract from an operator, paying a monthly fee as you would for a mobile phone, or you could buy a tablet outright and use a pay-as-you-go SIM from an operator. Shop around for the deals that look best to you.
An Android tablet like the Samsung Galaxy can hop onto Wi-Fi networks that are open and those that are password protected. Getting on and off is easy, and your tablet will remember networks, so that rejoining them a second time and thereafter is seamless. So, what are you waiting for? Get online!
OPEN WI-FI NETWORKS
if open Wi-Fi networks are available you will also see a notification in the top-left corner of the screen. Pull down the notifications bar and you can quickly hop L onto open networks.
TURN ON WI-FI
The main Wi-Fi setup screen lets you turn Wi-Fi on and off.You might want to turn it off to save battery power sometimes, especially when you know that there are no Wi-Fi networks nearby.
LOOK FOR OPEN WI-FI
If you check this box you will be told when there's an open Wi-Fi network nearby. Open networks can give you free access to the Internet in public places like cafés and bars.
LIST OF NETWORKS
Your tablet can list ail the networks it finds within range. If you are at home your own network will be among the list, and you can tip it and then log on.
OPEN NETWORKS
Information by the network name tells you whether it is secure or open.You should not use an open network if it has not been publicly designated for free access.
1 INSERT SIM
If your tablet does not have a SIM card inserted, all you need to do is look for the slot and pop a SIM into it.Your tablet may reboot so it can properly interface with the SIM.
2 CONFIGURE WI-FI
Using your home or free public Wi-Fi is less expensive than using your SIM. Choose 'Settings', then 'Wireless and Network', and then select 'Wi-Fi settings'.
3 SELECT YOUR NETWORK
Make sure 'Wi-Fi' has a tick mark by it at the top of the page to indicate it's turned on. Look at the list of networks found and tap yours.
4 INPUT SECURITY CODE
If your network has security encryption you need to enter the code. Tap carefully.Tick 'Show Password' to see the letters and numbers you enter to make sure they are right.
5 COMPLETE CONNECTION
When you are done tap 'Connect'. After a very short wait you will be shown the Wi-Fi settings screen again, and told you are connected.
6 NETWORKING WIDGET
You can control settings with a widget. On the home screen tap and hold, then choose 'Widgets', Look down the list and choose one. On the Galaxy Tab choose 'Power Control'.
7 USE THE WIDGET
The Power Control widget gives one touch access to Wi-Fi as well as other settings,Tap once to turn Wi-Fi off, And a second time to turn it on again.
8 USE THE NOTIFICATIONS SETTING
Alternatively, on the Samsung Galaxy Tab. pull down the notifications area and use the quick toggle settings that are here for turning Wi-Fi on and off.
With online access your tablet becomes a complex, connected computer. For example, you can use it to browse the Web.
If your tablet is not connected to the Internet, then there are lots of things you will be unable to do. Without a Web connection your tablet is a static device, a self-contained piece of equipment that's limited by the apps and services which were on it at the time you bought it.
But get onto the Internet and the tablet becomes a connected device, and a whole world of activities is opened up. One of the most obvious is browsing the Web, and accessing all your favourite Websites that you usually visit on your main computer.Your Android tablet can also be used for SMS and email, and in the latter case it's easy to set up email accounts so that you can pick up and reply to messages no matter how many email addresses you have. It can even cope with corporate email managed by Microsoft Exchange.
If you have a Google account, you'll need Internet access in order to synchronise any contacts you have stored within your account, get your Gmail on your tablet and synchronise your Google calendar too.You can also use the Internet to enjoy video streaming services such as YouTube and take advantage of catch-up TV.These look great on the big screen of a tablet.
You'll also need an Internet connection to take full advantage of Google Maps and a host of other services that work best when they know your location.Then there's social networking. Imagine not being able to check Facebook or keep in touch with your Twitter friends on your tablet.
And there's another reason for wanting to get your Android tablet connected to the Internet: apps.There are literally tens of thousands of these in the Android Market, all waiting for you to peruse and download. We could go on, but the point is that an unconnected Android tablet doesn't get anywhere near giving you the full tablet experience.
You have two ways to get an Android tablet online - by using a SIM card or via Wi-Fi. You can take the SIM card route in a couple of ways.You can either get your tablet on a contract from an operator, paying a monthly fee as you would for a mobile phone, or you could buy a tablet outright and use a pay-as-you-go SIM from an operator. Shop around for the deals that look best to you.
An Android tablet like the Samsung Galaxy can hop onto Wi-Fi networks that are open and those that are password protected. Getting on and off is easy, and your tablet will remember networks, so that rejoining them a second time and thereafter is seamless. So, what are you waiting for? Get online!
"Get onto the Internet and a whole world of activities is opened up"
if open Wi-Fi networks are available you will also see a notification in the top-left corner of the screen. Pull down the notifications bar and you can quickly hop L onto open networks.
TURN ON WI-FI
The main Wi-Fi setup screen lets you turn Wi-Fi on and off.You might want to turn it off to save battery power sometimes, especially when you know that there are no Wi-Fi networks nearby.
LOOK FOR OPEN WI-FI
If you check this box you will be told when there's an open Wi-Fi network nearby. Open networks can give you free access to the Internet in public places like cafés and bars.
LIST OF NETWORKS
Your tablet can list ail the networks it finds within range. If you are at home your own network will be among the list, and you can tip it and then log on.
OPEN NETWORKS
Information by the network name tells you whether it is secure or open.You should not use an open network if it has not been publicly designated for free access.
If your tablet does not have a SIM card inserted, all you need to do is look for the slot and pop a SIM into it.Your tablet may reboot so it can properly interface with the SIM.
Using your home or free public Wi-Fi is less expensive than using your SIM. Choose 'Settings', then 'Wireless and Network', and then select 'Wi-Fi settings'.
Make sure 'Wi-Fi' has a tick mark by it at the top of the page to indicate it's turned on. Look at the list of networks found and tap yours.
If your network has security encryption you need to enter the code. Tap carefully.Tick 'Show Password' to see the letters and numbers you enter to make sure they are right.
TIPS &TRICKS
If you are a keen user of Facebook or Twitter, look in the Android Market for applications and widgets to help make your use easier. You'll find plenty of choice, and even some widgets that put updates onto the home screen.
If you are a keen user of Facebook or Twitter, look in the Android Market for applications and widgets to help make your use easier. You'll find plenty of choice, and even some widgets that put updates onto the home screen.
When you are done tap 'Connect'. After a very short wait you will be shown the Wi-Fi settings screen again, and told you are connected.
You can control settings with a widget. On the home screen tap and hold, then choose 'Widgets', Look down the list and choose one. On the Galaxy Tab choose 'Power Control'.
The Power Control widget gives one touch access to Wi-Fi as well as other settings,Tap once to turn Wi-Fi off, And a second time to turn it on again.
8 USE THE NOTIFICATIONS SETTING
Alternatively, on the Samsung Galaxy Tab. pull down the notifications area and use the quick toggle settings that are here for turning Wi-Fi on and off.
If you enjoy YouTube, use the dedicated application on your Samsung Galaxy Tab rather than going to the YouTube website. You'll find it's better designed for the screen size and it works well.
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