Chapter    2

Navigating the Galaxy Tab

In the last chapter, we went through the initial setup for your new Galaxy Tab. Now it is time to explore the interface and features of your new Galaxy Tab.

The Physical Buttons and Hardware

Figure 2-1 shows the hardware features visible on the front and sides of the 10.2 inch Galaxy S tablet.

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Figure 2-1. The front of the 10.2 inch tablet

On the top of the tablet, you can see what looks like two cameras. Instead, it’s actually one camera and a motion/proximity sensor. The motion sensor is used for gesture control. For example, the screen capture gesture is swiping your hand from the right to the left of the ...

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