Required Setup Instructions: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

Required Setup Instructions: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Estimated time: 15 minutes Note: There is a diagram of the button layout and some general usage tips for Android tablets in the User Quick Start. If you are unfamiliar with Android, please download and review the Quick Start first. 1. Create a Google account if you do not already have one.  The account is free, and sets up a Google email account for the library.  This is necessary for Play Store access and other Google services.  Google limits the number of devices on a single account to eight. 2. Charge the device.  Prior to turning on the Galaxy Tab, plug it into a wall outlet using the supplied power adapter.  Hold down the power button for a few seconds to turn the tablet on.  Let the Galaxy Tab charge fully before disconnecting the power adapter. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to select language, network, and location settings.  We recommend leaving location services on.  Turn Use network-provided time on and select the appropriate time zone.  If you are prompted to sign in with a Samsung account, tap Skip in the lower-right.  Sign in with the Google account you’d like to use with this device.  Uncheck each of the ‘Backup and restore’ options. Note: Icons may vary from device to device, but should look close to what you’ll see below. 4. Install apps using Google Play.   

From your home screen, tap the Play Store icon: If prompted to ‘add an account’, select Yes and then sign in with your Google account. Install OverDrive Media Console (OMC): a. Search for ‘OverDrive’ in the search bar in the top-right-corner of the screen. b. Tap OverDrive Media Console then follow the prompts to complete the installation.

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5. Install updates using Google Play. 

Tap the icon near the top-right-corner of your screen and run updates as necessary. a. These run in the background, so there’s no need to wait for them to finish before continuing.

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Tap the

button to return to the Home screen.

6. Set up OverDrive Media Console (OMC). 

Open OMC by tapping our icon:

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The App Drawer icon looks something like this , and is in the upper-right-corner. Review the ‘About’ pop-up, then tap Close to continue.

. You may have to open the app drawer to find the app.

7. Authorize device:  Tap the Menu button, then App Settings.  Under eBook Options, enter your Adobe ID credentials, then tap Authorize. Tip: Use a unique, not necessarily functional, email address that readily identifies the device. For example: [email protected]. Note: If you reach the device limit for Adobe activations for a particular ID, create a new one using a fresh email address. These do not need to be functional. For example, [email protected] could become [email protected]. 

Tap the

button to return to the Bookshelf.

8. Setup shortcut(s) to your OverDrive-powered site:  Go to Menu > Get Books. Tap Add a Library.  Use the search to find your library or consortium.  Tap the star next to your digital collection website to save it to the ‘Get Books’ list.  Go to Menu > Get Books. Tap your digital collection to view it.

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Here are a few optional steps that OverDrive recommends: 1. Download and activate a reputable antivirus/security application like Lookout Antivirus Free.  Follow the on-screen instructions for your chosen app.  If your security app offers a backup option, we recommend disabling it. 2. Clear any bookmarks you don’t want to keep out of the Browser.  Open the browser, then tap the bookmark icon in the top-right-corner.  Tap and hold the undesired website.  Tap Delete bookmark, then OK.

Remember a few helpful Android tips  

Tap and hold works just like a right click. It can bring up menus, move shortcuts, resize widgets, and more. If you tap and hold an empty spot on your home screen, home screen customization options appear. Tap the clock in the lower-right-hand-corner to access system settings. The button with the horizontal lines is the settings icon.

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Required Cleanup Instructions: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 2 Estimated time: 10 minutes When a Galaxy Tab is returned, follow these instructions to prepare it for the next borrower. This will remove all personal data from the device and return it to a factory state. 1. From your home screen, tap the clock, then Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset, then Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset device, then Delete all to confirm. The Galaxy Tab will restart. This will take a few moments. 4. Go through the initial setup instructions to get the tablet ready for the next user.

Support Resources Watch a video: How to download eBooks from an OverDrive-powered library Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 product and support page.

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