Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Owners Manual

57Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your 
device from all networks and 
turns off connectivity features, 
such as Wi‑ Fi and Bluetooth.
While in airplane mode, you 
can use other features, such as 
playing music, watching videos, 
and other online applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Airplane mode.
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ap ON/OFF to enable or disable the option.
Note : You can also control Airplane mode from 
the Device options menu. Press and hold the 
Power key, and then tap...

58Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Use Mobile Hotspot to share 
your device’s Internet connection 
with other devices using your 
device as a portable Wi‑Fi 
hotspot.
Share your device’s Internet 
connection with a computer that 
connects to your device using a 
USB cable or using Bluetooth.
Mobile Hotspot
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service 
account in order to use the Mobile Hotspot.
Warning: Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power 
and uses data service. 
Turn...

59Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Change the Portable Hotspot 
Password
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings > Mobile Hotspot and tethering.
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ap Mobile Hotspot , and tap ON/OFF to enable.
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ap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot.
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ap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK and 
enter a new password.
Configure Mobile Hotspot 
Settings
Manage your Mobile Hotspot security and 
connecting settings.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > Mobile Hotspot and tethering.
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60Data Usage
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data 
usage differently.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Data  usage  for options:
• Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also 
control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
• Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data 
connection is turned off when the specified 
limit is reached.
• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, 
and then choose a time period for data usage. 
Data usage...

61Mobile Networks
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access 
to networks and mobile data 
service.
 ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings  > Mobile networks for options: 
• Data roaming: Allow your device to connect 
to data services while roaming. Significantly 
higher charges may result.
• Network mode: Choose a preferred network 
mode.
• Access Point Names: Configure wireless 
network access.
• Network operators: Choose a preferred 
network operator. 
Settings  

62More Connection Settings
This option displays additional 
connectivity information.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers 
and other compatible printers (not included) .
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > More connection settings.
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ap Printing.
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ap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note : Tap Download plug-in to install additional print 
service drivers.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks 
(VPNs) .
Note :...

63Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds and 
vibrations used to indicate 
notifications, screen touches, 
and other activities.
Change the Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while 
preserving the individual sound settings you have 
made.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Sounds and notifications.
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ap Sound mode, and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Your device uses the sounds, 
vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen 
in Sound settings for notifications and...

64Sounds and Notifications
Calendar and Email Notifications
Choose notification alerts for new messages, 
calendar events, and email.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Sounds and notifications.
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ap Sounds, and tap to configure each option:
• Calendar notifications: Configure event 
notifications.
• Email notifications: Configure email account 
notifications.
System Sounds
Set various other system sound options.
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 rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Sounds and...

65Sounds and Notifications
Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications 
and alerts. The options below determine what 
notifications can make sounds, and during what time 
periods you want to enter this mode.
To activate Do Not Disturb mode:
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Sounds and notifications.
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p  Do not disturb.
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ext to Turn on now, tap ON/OFF to enable 
this option.
Set Schedule
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode 
on and off...

66Display Settings
Adjust display options and 
features, including screen 
brightness, font options, 
and more.
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your 
surroundings or personal preference. You may 
also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve 
battery power.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > Display.
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p  Brightness for options:
• Tap Auto  to allow the device to adjust 
brightness automatically. 
• To set a custom brightness level, clear the 
Automatic...