Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Owners Manual

							77Lock Screen and Security
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate 
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or 
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 
disable or remove it.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following Credential storage 
options: 
• Storage type: Select a storage location for 
credential contents.
• View security certificates: Display certificates 
in your device’s ROM and other certificates 
you have installed.
• Install from device storage: Install a new 
certificate from storage.
• Clear credentials: Erase the credential 
contents from the device and reset the 
password.
Advanced Security Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security 
settings.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following Advanced options: 
• Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. 
(This option is available only when a secure 
screen lock is configured.)
• Pin windows: Pin an app on your device 
screen, preventing access to other features of 
you tablet.
• Usage data access: View the applications that 
can access your device’s usage history.
• Notification access: View the applications 
that can access notifications you receive on 
your tablet.
Tip: To view Trust agents, set up a secure screen lock 
(PIN, Password, Pattern, or Fingerprint) . For more 
information, see Lock Screen. 
Settings  
						

							78Privacy
Privacy
Choose from various modes 
designed to hide personal 
content from being accessed by 
anyone else using your device, 
or to aid you in an emergency.
Location
Some apps, such as Google maps, may require 
one or more location services be turned on for full 
functionality.
Locating Method
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
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ap Privacy > Location.
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ap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
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ap Locating method to select how your 
location is determined:
• GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Use GPS, 
Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.
• Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Use Wi-Fi and 
mobile networks (no GPS) .
• GPS only: Use GPS only.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed 
under Recent location requests. 
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Privacy > Location.
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ap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
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ap an entry under Recent location requests to 
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use 
your device’s most recent location data. Google 
apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to 
improve your search results based on places that 
you have visited.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Privacy > Location.
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ap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
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ap  Google Location History and sign in to your 
Google Account for options. 
Settings  
						

							79Privacy
Private Mode
Hide personal content from being accessed by 
anyone else using your device. Private mode is only 
available for certain applications.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, 
or Password) is required to use Private Mode.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Privacy > Private mode.
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ap ON/OFF to turn Private mode on.
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ollow the prompts to learn about and set up 
Private mode.
Report Diagnostic Info
Give consent to provide diagnostic and usage 
data to Samsung to help improve the quality and 
performance of its products and services.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Privacy > Report diagnostic info.
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 ad the consent information and tap either YES 
or NO THANKS. 
Settings  
						

							80Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special 
features that make using the 
device easier for those with 
certain physical disabilities. 
Note: You can download additional accessibility 
applications from the Google Play store.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Accessibility for options:
Vision
• Voice Assistant: Speak feedback aloud to 
help blind and low-vision users.
 -Voice Assistant can collect all of the text 
you enter, except passwords, including 
personal data and credit card numbers. It 
may also log your user interface interactions 
with the device.
 -You can turn on Voice Assistant from any 
screen by pressing the Home key quickly 
three times (triple-press) .
• Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using 
Voice Assistant.
• Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all 
times for privacy.
• Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter 
selection instead of double tapping. 
• Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud 
as you enter your passwords.
• Font size: Set the font size.
• Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated 
gestures such as triple-tapping, double 
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the 
screen. 
• Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on 
the screen.
• Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.
• Negative colors: Reverse the displayed colors 
from White text on a Black background to 
Black text on a White background.
• Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the 
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty 
reading the display because of the screen 
color. Tap Color adjustment for options.
• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable 
accessibility features in two quick steps. Tap 
ON/OFF to turn the feature
  on.
• Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred 
TTS engine and options.
Hearing
• Turn off all sounds: For privacy, turn off all 
notifications and audio.
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung 
subtitles with multimedia files when available 
Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles 
with multimedia files when available. Tap 
Google subtitles (CC) for options.
• Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to 
set the Left and Right balance when using a 
stereo device.
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to 
mono for use with one earphone.
• Auto haptic: The device vibrates in time to 
the sound when listening to music, watching 
videos, or playing games. It also vibrates 
when buttons are tapped in supported apps. 
This may consume battery power, and not all 
applications support this feature. 
Settings  
						

							81Accessibility
Dexterity and interaction
• Universal switch: Control your tablet with your 
customized switches.
• Assistant menu: Improve the device 
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval 
for this action.
• Interaction control: Block areas of the screen 
from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate 
screen and hard key functions. Only show 
application notifications in the Notification 
panel and the Status bar. 
More Settings
• Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping 
in a series of four to eight directions. 
• Direct access: Open your accessibility 
settings by pressing the Home key three times 
in quick succession.
• Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to 
remind you of any unread notifications.
• Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms 
and calendar events.
• Manage accessibility: Export your 
accessibility settings and share them with 
another device.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded 
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility 
services you install may be configured here. 
Settings  
						

							82Accounts
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, 
including your Google Account, 
Samsung account, email, and 
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you 
can choose to synchronize your 
calendar, contacts, and other 
types of content.
Add an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Add account.
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 ap one of the account types.
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 ollow the prompts to enter your credentials and 
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
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ap an account to view the sync settings for that 
account.
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ap individual data items to sync.
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ap 
MORE > Sync all or Sync now to 
synchronize the account.
Note : Sync options and the location of the sync 
command differ depending on the account type.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 
you can configure common settings for all accounts 
of the same type.
Note : Account settings and available features vary 
between account types and service providers. Contact 
your service provider for more information on your 
account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
• Tap an account to configure that account’s 
sync settings.
• Tap other available options for the account.
Delete an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account and then tap MORE >  Remove account. 
Settings  
						

							83Backup and Reset
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google 
servers. You can also reset your 
device to its factory defaults.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google 
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
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ap Backup and reset for options:
Samsung Account
• Back up my data: Enable back up of your 
messages and more through your Samsung 
account.
• Restore : Use your Samsung account to 
backup your data.
Google Account
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to 
be used as your backup account.
• Back up my data: Enable back up of 
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other 
settings to Google servers.
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic 
restoration of settings from Google servers. 
When enabled, backed-up settings are 
restored when you reinstall an application.
Factory Data Reset
Return your device to its factory defaults.
Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data 
from the device, including Google or other account 
settings, system and application data and settings, 
downloaded applications, as well as your music, 
photos, videos, and other files.
Caution: If you reset your device to factory settings 
with the FRP (Factory Reset Protocol) turned on, 
you must enter the user name and password for the 
last registered Google Account to regain access 
to the device. You will not be able to access the 
device without the correct credentials. This Google 
Account verification prevents unauthorized users from 
accessing or using your device if it has been reset to 
factory settings without your permission (for example, 
if your device is lost or stolen) . You should remove 
your Google Account before shipping your device to 
Samsung or any other service provider for service and 
before resetting the device to factory settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
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ap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
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ap RESET DEVICE and follow the prompts to 
perform the reset. 
Settings  
						

							84Language and Input Settings
Language and Input Settings
Configure your device’s 
language and input settings.
Set Your Default Language
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
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ap Language and input > Language.
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elect a language from the list.
Select Your Default Keyboard 
or Input Method
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Language and input > Default keyboard.
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elect a keyboard.
Note : Additional keyboards can be downloaded from 
the Google Play store.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Language and input > Samsung keyboard 
for the following menus:
• Input languages: Select the keyboard 
language.
• Smart typing: Configure smart features 
available on the Samsung keyboard, such as 
predictive text, auto replace, and swipe.
• Key-tap feedback: Configure feedback 
features for the Samsung keyboard.
• Customization: Create text shortcuts and 
adjust keyboard size.
• Other settings: Change other settings, such 
as the keyboard size, or reset settings for the 
Samsung keyboard.
Google Voice Typing Settings
Speak rather than type your text entries using 
Google Voice Typing. 
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Language and input.
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ap Google voice typing for options:
• Languages: Select languages for Google 
voice typing.
• “Ok Google” Detection: Tap to launch a 
Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”.
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device 
locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken 
feedback.
• Offline speech recognition: Download and 
install speech recognition engines, allowing 
you to use voice input while not connected to 
the network.
• Block offensive words: Hide words many 
people find offensive are in results of Google 
voice searches. Offensive words are replaced 
in results with a placeholder (####) .
• Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a 
Bluetooth headset, if one is connected. 
Settings  
						

							85Language and Input Settings
Voice Input
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google 
searches using spoken commands.
To perform a voice search, tap 
 in the Google 
search bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch 
a Google search (if the hotword detection option is 
enabled) .
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Language and input > Voice input for 
options.
• Enhanced Google services: Full voice 
interaction.
• Basic Google recognition: Simple voice 
recognition.
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ap 
 Settings  next to the selected option to 
configure its options.
Text-To-Speech Options
Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. 
TTS is used for various accessibility features, 
such as Voice Assistant. For more information, 
see Accessibility .
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Language and input > Text-to-speech 
options for options:
• Tap  Settings next to a text-t o speech 
engine for options.
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text 
is spoken.
• Default language status: Display the default 
language in use.
Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Configure settings for using an optional mouse or 
trackpad (not included) .
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Language and input > Pointer speed.
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ag the slider to the right to go faster or to the 
left to go slower.
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ap OK to save your setting. 
Settings  
						

							86Battery
View how battery power is used 
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
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ap Battery for options:
• Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the 
feature   on, and customize options.
• Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to 
turn the feature   on.
• Display battery percentage: Display the 
battery charge percentage next to the battery 
icon on the Status bar.
Battery Chart
The battery level displays as a percentage. The 
amount of time the battery has been used also 
displays.
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ap REFRESH to update the listing.
Apps and OS Usage
Battery usage displays in percentages per 
application.
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ap Screen, Android System, Android OS, 
or an app to view how they are affecting 
battery use.
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ap REFRESH to update the listing.
Note : Other applications may be running that affect 
battery use.
Battery 
Settings