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 Airplane mode.
Airplane Mode 
Settings  
						

							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 Mobile Hotspot On or Off
Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application 
to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet 
connection.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > Mobile Hotspot and tethering.
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ap Mobile Hotspot .
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ap ON/OFF to turn the feature on or off.
Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile 
Hotspot has no security applied, and any 
device can connect. For more information, see 
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings.
Connect a Device to Your 
Mobile Hotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to 
your device’s Mobile Hotspot.
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rom 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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ctivate Wi-Fi on the target device.
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can for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the target 
device from the list. 
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 he target device, enter your device’s Mobile 
Hotspot password.
Allowed Device List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile 
Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add 
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and 
connect using your device’s Mobile Hotspot name 
and password.
Note : Using your device as a Mobile Hotspot 
consumes battery power and uses data service. While 
Mobile Hotspot is active, your device’s applications 
will use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming 
while using your device as a Mobile Hotspot will incur 
extra data charges.
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rom 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 > Allowed devices, and then tap 
ADD to enter the other device’s Device name 
and MAC address.
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ap OK to add the device. 
Settings  
						

							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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ap Mobile Hotspot , and tap ON/OFF to enable.
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ap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot:
• Network name: View and change the name of 
your Mobile Hotspot.
• Broadcast network name (SSID) : Make your 
Mobile Hotspot visible to other Wi-Fi devices 
during a scan. Other devices can still connect 
to your Mobile Hotspot, but will have to set up 
the connection manually with your Network 
SSID and Password.
• Security: Choose the security level for your 
Mobile Hotspot.
Note : Scroll down to view all options.
• Password: If you choose a security level that 
uses a password, enter the password.
• Show password: Display your password 
instead of masking it.
• Show advanced options: Access advanced 
options, including Broadcast channel, and 
to specify the channel your device uses for 
Portable Wi
- Fi hotspot.
Turn Off Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 
Automatically
Set your device to automatically turn off Portable 
Wi- Fi hotspot if there are no connected devices.
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rom 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 > Timeout settings, and select an 
amount of time.
Use Tethering to Connect Your 
Device to a Computer
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings  > Mobile Hotspot and tethering.
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ap ON/OFF to choose a tethering method:
• Bluetooth tethering: Connect to the computer 
using Bluetooth.
• USB tethering: Connect the computer to the 
device using the USB cable, and then tap 
USB tethering to turn tethering on. 
Settings  
						

							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 for the period displays on the 
graph, along with usage by application below.
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ap MORE for the following options:
• Restrict background data: Restrict some 
apps and services from working unless you 
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that 
shows Wi-Fi usage.
• Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks 
that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict 
apps from using these networks, and you can 
configure apps to warn you before using these 
networks for large downloads. 
Settings  
						

							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 : You must set a screen lock Pattern, PIN, 
Password, or Fingerprint before setting up a VPN. For 
more information, see Lock Screen and Security.
Add a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings  > More connection settings.
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p  VPN .
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ap MORE > Add VPN and follow the prompts to 
set up your VPN.
Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings  > More connection settings.
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p  VPN .
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ap the VPN, enter your log in information, and 
tap CONNECT.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings  > More connection settings.
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p  VPN .
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ouch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or 
delete.
Ethernet
Manage your Ethernet connections.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > More connection settings.
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ap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect 
to an Ethernet network.
More Connection Settings 
Settings  
						

							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 alerts.
• Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications 
and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity 
you choose in Sound settings.
• Mute: Your device mutes all sounds and 
notifications.
Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume 
for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Tip: You can also set System volume from the Home 
screen by pressing the Volume key.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Sounds and notifications.
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ap Volume.
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ag the sliders to set the default volume for:
• Notifications
• Media
• System
Sounds
Default Notification Sound
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new 
messages and event reminders.
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 rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Sounds and notifications > Sounds > 
Default notification sound.
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ap a sound to hear a preview. Tap OK to 
select it.
Sounds and Notifications 
Settings  
						

							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 notifications.
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ap Sounds, and tap to enable each option:
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or 
tap the screen to make selections. 
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you 
unlock the screen.
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Vibrations
Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, 
notifications, and haptic feedback.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Sounds and notifications.
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ap Vibrations.
• Tap Vibration intensity and move the sliders 
to change the amount.
• Tap ON/OFF for each option to enable.
 -Vibration feedback
 -Keyboard vibration
Sound Quality and Effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize 
your audio experience.
Sound Quality
Find the best sound setting for your preferences
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 rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Sounds and notifications.
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ap Sound quality and effects.
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ap Adapt Sound and follow the prompts to 
customize your sound settings.
Sound Effects
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps >  Settings  
> Sounds and notifications.
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ap Sound quality and effects.
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ap ON/OFF to enable each option:
• SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich 
surround sound.
• Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube 
amplifier.
Note : Sound effects are only available when a pair 
of headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset is 
connected. 
Settings  
						

							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 automatically at scheduled times. 
Note : Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb 
mode has been turned on manually.
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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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ap Turn on as scheduled, and then tap Days , 
Start time, and End time to set up a schedule.
Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize what notifications are 
allowed while your tablet is in 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 > Allow exceptions.
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ap ON/OFF to turn on Allow exceptions.
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ap ON/OFF next to the exceptions you want 
to allow.
App Notifications
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps >  Settings  
> Sounds and notifications.
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ap App notifications.
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croll through the alphabetical list of apps and 
tap an app.
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ap ON/OFF to block all notifications from 
this app, to show priority notifications for the 
selected app, or to hide sensitive content from 
the selected app. 
Settings  
						

							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 brightness check mark and drag the 
Brightness slider .
Note : You can also control Brightness from the 
Notification panel. Drag down the Status bar at the top 
of the screen to find the Brightness options.
Font Size and Style
You can set the font style and size for all text that 
displays on the screen.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > Display.
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ap Font to choose a font style and font size.
• Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
• Tap a font style to select a font, or tap 
Download fonts to find new fonts from 
Galaxy Apps.
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ap OK to set the font size and style.
Screen Timeout
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after 
you tap the screen or press any key. 
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 rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings  > Display.
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ap Screen timeout, and then choose a time 
period.
Display Settings 
Settings