Galaxy Tab: The Missing Manual

Geolocation and the Calendar

Here’s one of the many reasons the Tab’s calendar beats a paper-based one hands down—geolocation. When you create an event, send an invitation to an event, or receive an invitation to an event (as long as an address is provided, or a business or landmark such as a restaurant, park, health club, and so on), the Tab turns it into a live link that, when clicked, shows its location in Google Maps.

So when folks get your event invitation, they can see exactly where to go on Google Maps. And you can use all of Google Maps’ capabilities, including getting directions, getting additional information about the business or area, and more. On the event invitation, tap the location link to see the location in Google Maps. Tap the location on the map for a list of options. (For more details about using Google Maps on the Tab, see Using Google Maps.)

Working with Multiple Calendars

Got more than one Google Calendar? If so, then you’ve got more than one Galaxy Tab calendar, because the Tab’s calendar mirrors and syncs with Google Calendars. If you have more than one calendar, when you create a new event, you see a triangle at the far side of the Calendar line. Tap the box next to it, and you see all your Google Calendars. Tap the calendar where you want the event to appear. ...