Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Owners Manual

							87Storage
Storage
View the device memory 
and usage, or mount, unmount, 
or format an optional memory 
card (not included) .
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
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 F
rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
2.
 T

ap Storage .
• The Device memory displays Total space.
• The amounts of memory used are further 
divided into:
 -Available space: The amount of storage 
space currently available.
 -System memory: The minimum amount of 
storage space required to run the system.
 -Used space: The amount of storage space 
currently being used.
 -Cached data: The amount of data currently 
cached.
 -Miscellaneous files: The amount of memory 
used to store miscellaneous files.
To increase available memory:
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ap Cached data to clear cached data for all 
apps. Tap DELETE to confirm.
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ap Miscellaneous files, select 
unnecessary files individually, or tap SELECT 
ALL, and then tap DELETE.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has 
been installed in your device, the card memory 
displays as Total space and Available space.
Install a Memory Card
You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC 
card (not included) to add additional memory space 
to your device. 
Caution: Exercise care when using the metallic 
removal tool to eject the Memory card tray.
1.
 Inser

t the SIM removal tool into the hole on 
the Memory card tray, and push until the tray 
pops out.
2.
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lace the Memory card on the tray, and slide the 
tray back into the slot. 
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							88Storage
Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, it is 
automatically mounted (connected to the device) 
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount 
the card without removing it from the device, you 
must mount it before it can be accessed.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
2.
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ap Storage  > Mount SD card.
Remove a Memory Card
Caution: To prevent damage to information stored on 
the memory card, unmount the card before removing 
it from the device.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
2.
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ap Storage  > Unmount SD card.
3.
 
Inser
 t the removal tool into the hole on the 
Memory card tray, and push until the tray 
pops out.
4.
 
Remo
 ve the Memory card from the tray, and slide 
the tray back into the slot.
Format a Memory Card
Caution: When formatting an SD card, you should 
back up your music and photo files that are stored on 
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all 
the stored data.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Storage  > Format SD card and follow the 
prompts. 
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							89Accessories
Accessories
Configure options when using a 
book cover (not included) .
Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when 
secure lock is turned off.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
2.
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ap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable 
this feature. 
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							90Date and Time
By default, your device receives 
date and time information from 
the wireless network.
When you are outside network 
coverage, you may want to 
set date and time information 
manually using the date and time 
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
2.
 T

ap Date and time.
3.
 
T

he following options are available:
• Automatic date and time: When enabled, the 
device takes date and time updates from the 
wireless network.
• Automatic time zone: When enabled, the 
device takes the time zone from the wireless 
network.
• Set date : Enter the current date (only available 
when Automatic date and time is disabled) .
• Set time: Enter the current time (only available 
when the Automatic setting is disabled) . 
• Select time zone: Choose your local time 
zone (only available when the Automatic 
setting is disabled) .
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for 
time displays.
Date and Time 
Settings  
						

							91Help
Help
View tips and guidelines for 
using your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
2.
 T

ap Help for information about:
• New features
• Getting started
• Applications
• Settings  
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							92About Your Device
About Your Device
View information about your 
device, including status, legal 
information, hardware and 
software versions, and a tutorial.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
2.
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ap About device, and then tap items for more 
details:
• Software update: Check for and install 
available software updates.
• Status: View the status of the battery, network, 
and other information about your device.
• Legal information: View legal notices and 
other legal information.
• Device name: View and change your device’s 
name.
• Additional device information includes the 
Model number, Android version, Build number, 
and more.
Software Updates
Use Software update to update your device’s 
software.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap About device > Software update.
3.
 
F

ollow the prompts to check for available 
software updates to download and install. 
Settings