Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Owners Manual

47My Files
Access files stored on your 
device, including images, videos, 
songs, and sound clips.
To access the My Files app:
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 My Files.
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ap a category to view the relevant files or 
folders.
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ap a file or folder to open it.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the 
following groups:
• Recent files: View recently accessed files.
• Category : Files are grouped into the following 
categories:
 − Images: View image files.
 − Videos:...

48My Files
Category Options
After tapping on a category, the following options 
are available:
• SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected 
category.
• VIEW AS: Change the appearance of the files or 
folders.
• MORE: Tap for the following options:
 −Edit: Select files or folders.
 −Share: Tap to select files to share.
 −Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
 −Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal 
hidden files.
Note : Options vary by category.
Options for Selected Files 
and Folders
 ►Tap...

49Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
File nameMore options Video list
Volume
RewindPop-up player
Pause or Play
Playback  position
Screen ratio Move controls
Fast-forward
Move controls
Time elapsedVideo length
• Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch 
and hold to fast-forward the current video.
• File name: View the name of the video file.
• More options: Tap to view more options.
• Move controls: Tap to move the Video player 
controls to the right or to the left...

50Video Player
Access the Video Player
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Video.
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croll through the videos stored on your device. 
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 
begins playing a preview of the clip.
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ap a video to view it.
Use Pop-Up Player
Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your 
video player into a pop-up window. The video 
continues to play, and the pop-up window can be 
resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
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 rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Video.
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Configure your device’s 
connections and settings, 
add accounts, and customize 
the Home screen, apps, and 
features.• Some options are enabled or disabled by 
tapping the ON/OFF button to turn the 
option on (
 ON ) or off ( OFF ) . 
• For some options, you must tap a field, 
such as Email address, to display and set 
options.
• Some options are enabled or disabled by 
tapping a 
 checkbox. When enabled, a 
check mark displays. Tap the check mark to 
remove it and disable the option.
Settings  

52How to Use Settings
How to Use Settings
Access Settings
 ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings .
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the Status 
bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap 
 Settings .
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain 
setting, you can use the Setting search feature.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap SEARCH.
• Enter a word or words in the Search field. As 
you type, settings that match display on the...

53Wi‑Fi Settings
Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain 
t ypes of Wireless Local Area 
Networks (WLAN) . Wi
‑ Fi 
communication requires access 
to a Wireless Access Point 
(WAP) .
Wi
‑ Fi Direct creates a direct 
connection between two or 
more devices using Wi
‑ Fi. 
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover 
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on 
or off.
Wi-Fi Status...

54Wi‑Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many 
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
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ap MORE for options:
• Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other 
equipment.
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your 
device to set up a PIN-secured connection 
to a Wi-Fi router...

55Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short‑range 
communications technology that 
allows you to connect wirelessly 
to a number of Bluetooth 
devices, such as headsets 
and hands
‑fr

ee car Bluetooth 
systems, and Bluetooth
‑ enabled 
computers, printers, and 
wireless devices. 
Note : The Bluetooth communication range is 
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status...

56Bluetooth
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to 
establish trusted connections between your device 
and another Bluetooth device. 
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a 
one
-t
ime process. Once a pairing is created, the 
devices continue to recognize their partnership and 
exchange information without having to re-enter a 
passcode.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
Bluetooth on.
3.
 
Mak
 e sure that...