Samsung SMT217A Users Manual
Download the Desktop Application
1.Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: http://www.dropbox.com/.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions to install this application on your target computer containing the desired files.
Important! The computer application must be installed on the computer containing the desired files and that computer must have an active Internet connection.
Note: It might be necessary to configure your router’s firewall settings to allow this application to gain access to the Internet.
Accessing Dropbox On Your Device
1.Touch 
Dropbox.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Send and receive email using popular email services. For more information, refer to “Email” on page 48.
Touch 
Email.
This application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much more.
1.Touch 
Flipboard.
2.Touch FLIP and swipe across the screen to the left, select some on-screen categories, and touch Build Your Flipboard to create a new profile.
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Touch Tap to sign In to log into your previously created profile.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Gallery
Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 79.
Touch 
Gallery.
Game Hub
Access social and premium games. Join Game Hub to enjoy free games with your friends.
1.Touch 
Game Hub.
A Disclaimer screen displays.
2.Read the Disclaimer and touch Confirm.
3.Touch 
Menu to display the following options:
•Uninstall: Touch this option to uninstall a previously installed game.
•Legal notices: Displays Game Hub legal information.
4.Touch a game and follow the on-screen instructions.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 47.
Touch 
Gmail.
Search the internet using the G oogle search engine. For more information, refer to “Google Search” on page 54.
From the main Home screen, touch
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Touch 
Apps 
Google.
Google Settings
Use this app to manage your Google settings.
Touch 
Google Settings.
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Google+
Share updates and see what is going on around you with Google+ for mobile.
For more information, refer to “Google+” on page 55.
Touch 
Google+.
Group Play
Group Play is an easy way to share files in real time with others who are on the same Wi-Fi network. Group Play can be used when you want to share documents, images, music, and so on.
You can use Group Play for meetings, sales presentations, conferences, and classes. All you need is a Wi-Fi network that works with Group Play, and most do.
Using Group Play from an Application
While using various applications, such as 
Gallery, when you touch 
Share to share a file, you see Group Play as an option.
To share a file using Group Play:
1. Touch 
Gallery.
2.Navigate to the file you want to share and touch
Share via 
Group Play.
For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 79.
Note: After the initial Group Play request, touch
Group Play instead of 
Share.
3.Use the keyboard to enter a PIN code and touch Done. This process makes sure only desired recipients can view your shared image.
The Group Play screen displays and the device waits for other connected recipients to accept the connection and enter the PIN on their screens.
You can now interact and draw with the on-screen image, and users will instantaneously see the same gestures and also be able to interact.
Note: The newly altered image (with markups and comments) cannot be saved, but you can take a screen shot of the current image and save it to your Clipboard.
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Using Group Play Directly
You can also access Group Play from the Applications screen.
1.Touch 
Group Play.
The Group Play screen displays.
2.If Not connected is displayed on the left side of the screen, touch Wi-Fi settings to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Once your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, the network name is displayed.
3.Touch Start to share a picture, document, or music. For more information, refer to “Using Group Play from an Application” on page 101.
4.Touch Join to join a Group Play session in progress. Use the keyboard to enter the required PIN code and touch Done.
Help
Use this app to learn more about your camera, change important settings, use key applications, and link to product videos.
1.Touch 
Help.
2.Touch a topic on the left side of the screen to view information on the right side of the screen.
Internet
Your device includes a full HTML Browser, to access the internet.
For more information, refer to “Internet” on page 55.
Touch 
Internet.
Local
Google Local is an application that uses Google Maps and your location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, and other businesses. You can also add your own locations.
For more information, refer to “Local” on page 57.Touch 
Local.
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Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information. For more information, refer to “Maps” on page 58.
Touch 
Maps.
Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. Some features require Stand-alone or Google location services. For more information, refer to “Location Services” on page 129.
Memo
Create and manage text memos and use Bluetooth to send
memos to paired Bluetooth devices.
Composing a Memo
1.Touch 
Memo.
2.Touch 
Add, compose the memo, then touch Done to save.
For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 34.
Memo Viewing Options
While viewing your Memos:
1.Touch 
List to view your memos in a list mode. Touch an entry in the list on the left to view the memo on the right of the screen.
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Touch 
Thumbnails to view your memos in a thumbnail mode.
2.To delete one or more memos, touch 
Delete, select one or all memos, and touch Delete.
3.Touch 
Menu for the following options: Sort by, Share text via, Share via, Print, and Sync memo.
4.Touch and hold a memo thumbnail to display the following options: Delete, Lock/Unlock, Share text via, and Share via.
Memo Options
While viewing a Memo, touch 
Menu for the following options: Delete, Color, Lock/Unlock, Print, Share text via, and Share via.
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Messenger
With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation.
For more information, refer to “Messenger” on page 52.
Touch 
Messenger.
Music Hub
The Music Hub lets you purchase and download songs and albums.
Touch 
Music Hub.
Music Player
Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 64.
Touch 
Music Player.
My Files
Find, view, and manage folders and files, such as music files, photo files, video files, and so on, stored on your tablet. If the file is associated with an application on your device, you can launch the file in the application.
1.Touch 
My Files.
2.Touch a folder and scroll down or up until you locate a file.
Note: You may have to touch one or more subfolders before you encounter files.
3.Touch a file to launch it in the associated application, if the file is associated with an application.
4.While browsing files, use these controls:
Up: Display a higher directory.
Search: Use the keyboard to enter a search term. The current folder is searched and results are displayed. Touch X to remove the search field.
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Display mode: Enable thumbnails for each file.
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Enable list mode.
Home: Display the root directory.
Create folder: Create a new folder in the current folder.
Mark files: Touch the box to the left of each file or next to the folder to select all files in the folder. Then touch copy, cut, delete, or send via in the Application bar.
5.To view a photo file:
•Touch the file.
The Gallery app is used to open the photo. For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos and Videos” on page 80.
6.To view a video file:
•Touch the file.
The Video Player is launched and plays the video. For more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 77.
Navigation
Use Google Navigation to find a destination and get walking or driving directions.
For more information, refer to “Navigation” on page 59.
Touch Navigation.
Play Books
Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online and offline.
For more information, refer to “Play Books” on page 59.
Touch 
Play Books.
Play Magazines
Google Play Magazines helps you subscribe to your favorite magazines so you can have them available to read on your tablet at your leisure.
1. Touch 
Play Magazines.
Note: If you are not already logged in with your Google account, see “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 47.
2. For more information touch 
Menu Help.
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Play Movies & TV
Any movie you rent from the Google Play Store can be downloaded for offline viewing through this application. In addition, the Play Movies & TV app can be used to stream your Google Play movie rentals as well as play any of your personal videos stored on your tablet.
1. Touch 
Play Movies & TV.
Note: If you are not already logged in with your Google account, see “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 47.
2. For more information touch 
Menu Help.
Play Music
Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. For more information, refer to “Play Music App” on page 61.
Touch 
Play Music.
Play Store
Google Play Store provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your device. It also allows you to provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that might be incompatible with your device.
1. Touch 
Play Store.
Note: If you are not already logged in with your Google account, see “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 47.
2.The first time you open Play Store, read the Google Play Terms of Service, the Google Music Terms of Service, the Google Books Terms of Service, and the YouTube Rentals Terms of Service, then touch Accept to continue.
3.To get help for using Google Play, touch 
Menu
Help.
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Updates to Downloaded Apps
You can check for new versions of applications by visiting the Google Play Store. Items that have a new version available will say Update.
You can also select apps that you would like to be updated automatically. To do this:
1.Touch 
Play Store and then touch
Installed Apps.
2.Touch the Installed tab to list the Play Store apps installed on your device.
Update is displayed if there is an update available for the app.
3.Touch an app and then touch 
Menu Auto-update to enable automatic updating. When enabled, a check mark 
appears in the check box.
4.Touch Open to open the app on your device.
5.Touch Update to immediately update the app on your device.
Polaris Office
Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This application provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline.
The application can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) files.
1.Touch 
Polaris Office.
2.Enter your Email information, if desired, and touch Register to complete the process.
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Touch Skip to ignore this registration.
The main Polaris Office screen displays.
3.To get help for using Polaris Office, touch 
Menu
Help User Guide.
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S Planner
Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organize your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks.
1.Touch 
S Planner.
2.Touch a tab to choose a calendar view:
•Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Sweep across the years at the bottom of the screen to display another year.
•Month: Display the current month. Touch a month and year at the bottom of the screen to display another month.
•Week: Display the current week. Touch a week at the bottom of the screen to display another week.
•Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Touch day at the bottom of the screen to display another day.
•List: Display only event and task names and dates for a selected year. Touch a year at the bottom of the screen to display another year. Touch a date to hide or show the event or task name.
•Task: Display your list of tasks. Touch the sort field to change how your tasks are sorted. Tasks can be sorted by due date, priority, date, week, month, or group.
3.Swipe left or right across the screen to view other days or other weeks. Swipe up or down the screen to view other events.
4.To find an event or task, touch 
Search.
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a search term. Possible events display as you type.
Touch 
to display the keyboard.
Touch an event to send, edit, or delete the event.
5.Touch 
Add new and then touch Save to add a new event to your calendar. For more information, refer to
“Creating an Event or Task” on page 109.
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6.Touch 
Menu to select from the following options:
•Goto : Use this option to go directly to a different date using the calendar function.
•Delete: Use this option to delete an event.
•Sync: Use this option to synchronize the calendar with other devices.
•Settings: Use this setting to View settings and their options, Event notification and their options, Sync settings, and the associated email accounts attached to this calendar.
7.Customize the calendar. For more information, refer to
“S Planner Settings” on page 111.
8.Touch Today to return to the current date.
9.Touch Calendars to configure which events to display. Touch Add account to add additional accounts from which calendar events can be synced.
Creating an Event or Task
To create an event or task:
1.Touch 
S Planner.
2.Double-tap the date for which you want to enter an all day event or task.
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Touch the date for which you want to enter an event or task and touch 
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3.Touch the Add event or Add task tab.
4.Enter the event or task information.
5.Touch Save.
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Managing Events
You can delete, send, and edit events on your mobile device:
1.Touch 
S Planner.
2.Touch an event.
A pop-up displays event information.
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•Forward: Launches email for you to forward the event.
•Sharevia : Allows you to share the event or task via Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, or Wi-Fi Direct.
4.Touch Delete to delete events for the year, month, week, day, week, month, before today, or all events, depending on the S Planner view.
5.Touch Edit to edit the task.
Add Additional S Planner Accounts
To add additional accounts:
1.Touch 
S Planner Calendars Add account.
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Touch 
Settings Add account.
The Add account screen displays.
2.Touch an account type and enter your account information.
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S Planner Settings
To set up Calendar preferences:
1.Touch 
S Planner.
2.Touch 
Menu Settings.
3.On the left side of the screen touch View settings, Event notification, or one of your accounts. Options display on the right side of the screen.
4.Touch fields on the screen to configure the Calendar.
•Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the desired value.
•Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use the on-screen keyboard to input information.
•Touching the check box next to some fields may make additional fields available.
S Voice
The S Voice app enables you to perform various tasks simply by speaking.
1.Touch 
S Voice.
The Samsung Disclaimer for S Voice displays.
2.Touch Confirm.
The Terms of Service displays.
3.Touch Terms of service and Privacy policy to read those documents and then touch Agree.
The About S Voice pop-up displays.
4.Touch Next to view a tutorial or touch Skip to display the S Voice main screen.
5.Touch ? in the lower, right corner of the S Voice screen to display phrases you can use to open various apps.
6.Touch 
Menu 
Settings to view and manage your S Voice settings. Touch fields on the screen to configure the settings.
•Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the desired value.
•Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use the on-screen keyboard to input information.
•Touching the check box next to some fields may make additional fields available.
•Touch Help for more information.
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Samsung Apps
Connect to Samsung Apps and make your smart device even smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of applications to your tablet such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more.
Touch 
Samsung Apps.
Samsung Link
Share and play content across smart devices anywhere, anytime.
1.Touch 
Samsung Link.
2.Touch Sign in.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Screen Saver
When your tablet screen automatically times out, instead of a blank screen, enable the Galaxy Note Screen Saver, which is actually an action-packed video tour of all the fantastic features that you will find on your Galaxy Tab.
1.Touch 
Screen Saver.
The Galaxy Tab 3 Screen Saver Settings screen displays.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Screen Saver.
Tip: Touch 
Back to stop the Screen Saver video even if Enable Touch To Stop is enabled.
Settings
Configure your device to your preferences.
For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 116.
Touch 
Settings.
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Smart Remote
Allows you to locate and watch programming on your TV and then control your entertainment system with gestures from the device.
For more information, go to: http://www.peel.com.
Discover and control TV programming right from your device. Lose your remotes, once and for all. Quit scrolling those tiresome grid guides. See what you want, right at your own fingertips: your shows, your controls, your friends.
Peel suggests Top Pick TV shows for you based on what you watch and like. Instead of a long, boring channel grid, Peel presents an easy-to-use mosaic of your favorite shows, filtered by type and genre in the order you like.
1.Touch 
Smart Remote.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Talk
Use Google Talk to chat with other Google Talk users. For more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 51.
Touch 
Talk.
Video Player
View and manage videos stored on your tablet.
For more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 77.
Touch 
Video Player.
Voice Search
To use Voice Search:
Touch 
Voice Search.
Touch 
and speak the search criteria slowly and clearly. Google searches for the information and displays results or displays Retry.
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WatchON
Enjoy all of your favorite movies and TV shows with
WatchON.
Important! Before you use WatchON, verify that you have an active Internet connection available. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 84.
Note: Before beginning your initia l WatchON application setup, make sure that your TV is turned off.
Note: Sign into your Samsung account before using WatchON. For more information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung Account” on page 142.
Initial Configuration
1.Touch 
WatchON.
The Privacy policy displays.
2.Read the Privacy policy, check the I have read and accept the terms of the above privacy policy box, and touch Confirm.
A set of tutorial screens display.
3.Touch the > on the right side of the screen to view the tuturial. On the last tutorial screen, touch Set up now.
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Touch the X in the upper right side of the screen to stop the tutorial. Touch Continue to set up the channel list.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
WatchON Menu
1.Touch 
WatchON.
2.Touch 
Menu for the following options.
•Sign in: Sign in to your Samsung account to improve your WatchON experience.
•Settings: Configure Samsung WatchON settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
•Help: Displays Samsung WatchON help information and a Contact us telephone number.
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World Clock
View the date and time in any time zone.
1.Touch 
World clock.
A map of the world displays with the locations you have added flagged.
2.Touch 
Add to add a city to display.
A list of world cities displays in landscape mode.
3.In landscape mode, scroll through the list and touch the city you want to add.
Tip: Touch the first letter of the city’s name, to the right of the list, to find the city more quickly.
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Touch and turn the globe to locate a city and touch the city you want to add.
A pop-up displays the city name, the current time and date there, and the GMT offset.
4.To add the city, touch 
Add on the pop-up.
5.To change the order of the cities, touch 
Change
order. Touch the grid 
on an entry and drag the entry to a new position in the list. Touch Done to change the order.
6.Touch 
Remove to delete entries. Touch the box next to the cities you want to delete so that a
check mark displays, then touch Delete.
7.Touch and hold an entry to remove it or to set the DST settings, which enable or disable Daylight Savings Time adjustments.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device. For more information, refer to “YouTube” on page 60.
Touch 
YouTube.
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Section 10: Settings
This section explains Settings for customizing your device.
Accessing Settings
To access Settings:
From a Home screen, touch 
Apps
Settings.
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From any screen, touch the top of the screen and swipe downward, to display the Quick Settings, and then touch 
Settings. For more information, refer to
“Quick Settings” on page 25. The Settings screen displays.
The Settings Screen
The Settings screen has tabs on the left side of the screen. Information related to the tabs displays on the right side of the screen. There are four major groups of settings: Wireless
and network, Device, Personal, Accounts, and System.
Wireless and Network
Control your device’s wireless connections.
Wi-Fi
Your device supports Wi-Fi a/b/g/n. Use Wi-Fi settings to manage your device’s Wi-Fi connections.
For more information about using your device’s Wi-Fi features, see “Wi-Fi” on page 84.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for available, in-range Wireless Access Points (WAPs).
From any screen, touch the top of the screen and swipe downward, to display the Quick Settings, and then touch Wi-Fi in the Quick Settings menu.
For more information, refer to “Quick Settings” on page 25.
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Touch 
Settings.
On the Wi-Fi tab, touch the 
OFF / ON icon to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
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Scan for Wi-Fi Networks
To make sure you have an accurate list of Wi-Fi networks.
Touch 
Settings 
Wi-Fi, and then touch Scan.
Add Wi-Fi Network
To open a dialog where you can add a Wi-Fi network by entering its Network SSID (the name it broadcasts), security type, and other properties:
1.Touch 
Settings 
Wi-Fi, and then touch Add Wi-Fi network.
2.Use the keyboard to enter Network SSID.
3.Touch the Security field and then touch a security type.
Note: Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP, additional network information may be required, such as
aPassword.
4.If necessary, touch Password and enter the password or hex key.
5.Touch Save.
Advanced Settings
Set up and manage wireless access points.
1.Touch 
Settings 
Wi-Fi.
2.Touch 
Menu Advanced. The following options display:
•Network notification: Have your device alert you to new Wireless Access Points (WAPs). Touch Networknotification to
turn notifications On or Off. When enabled, a check mark 
appears in the check box.
•Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
•Wi-Fi timer: Specify the Starting time and the Ending time for Wi-Fi to be connected.
•MACaddress : View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
•IPaddress : View your device’s IP address.
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Wi-Fi Direct Settings
You can configure your device to connect directly with other Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data between devices. These devices must be enabled for Wi-Fi Direct communication. This connection is direct and not via a hot spot or WAP.
1.Touch 
Settings 
Wi-Fi.
2.Touch the 
OFF / ON icon to turn Wi-Fi on.
3.Touch Wi-Fi Direct to display Available devices.
Your device begins to search for other devices enabled with Wi-Fi direct connections.
4.When scanning is complete, touch a device name to begin the connection process to another Wi-Fi Direct compatible device.
Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service active and running before it is detected by your device.
The direct connection establishes, the status field displays “Connected”, and your connected device is displayed in the Wi-Fi Direct devices listing.
5.Touch End connection OK to end the Wi-Fi Direct connection.
For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 86.
Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth settings to manage Bluetooth connections, set your device’s name, and control your device’s visibility.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
To turn your device’s Bluetooth service On or Off:
From any screen, touch the top of the screen and swipe downward, to display the Quick Settings, and then touch Bluetooth in the Quick Settings menu. For more information, refer to “Quick Settings” on page 25.
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Touch 
Settings.
On the Bluetooth tab, touch the 
OFF / ON icon to turn Bluetooth on or off.
For more information about using Bluetooth to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices, see “Bluetooth” on page 87.
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Additional Bluetooth Settings
When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available.
1.Touch 
Settings 
Bluetooth.
2.Touch Scan to scan for nearby discoverable devices. After searching, touch a device to pair with it. For more information, refer to “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” on page 88.
3.Touch 
Menu and select a Bluetooth setting to configure:
•Rename device: Your device’s default name displays on screen. Touch to change the device name. Available when Bluetooth is turned On.
•Visibility timeout: Use this setting to control when to automatically turn off the Discoverable option.
•Received files: Show the list of files received by using Bluetooth.
Data Usage
From this screen you can view the Wi-Fi or Ethernet data usage.
1.Touch 
Settings 
Data usage.
2.Touch the Data usage cycle drop-down menu and select a date.
The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and also displays a list of each application with a breakdown of data usage by application.
Note: Data is measured by your device. Your service provider may account for data usage differently.
3.Touch 
Menu and the following options display:
•Auto sync data: Enable or Disable this option to automatically sync data. Disable auto sync will reduce data usage and conserve battery power, but notifications and updates will need to be manually synchronized.
•Mobile hotspots: Use this setting to display all Mobile hotspots near you.
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More Settings
This tab displays additional wireless and network information.
Touch 
Settings More settings.
Options display for Airplane mode, VPN, Nearby devices, and Kies via Wi-Fi.
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode allows you to use many of your tablet’s features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where accessing data is prohibited.
Important! When your tablet is in Airplane Mode, it cannot access online information or applications.
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key then touch
Airplane mode.
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Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward, to display the Quick Settings, and then touch Airplane mode.
For more information, refer to “Quick Settings” on page 25.
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Touch 
Settings More settings Airplane mode, touch the check box, and then touch OK to turn on Airplane mode.
A check mark 
appears in the check box when Airplane mode is On.
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VPN
The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Important! Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one.
Adding a VPN
Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA.
Note: You must also set a screen unlock PIN or password before you can use credential storage. For more information, refer to “Screen Lock” on page 130.
1.Touch 
Settings More settings VPN.
2.Touch Add VPN network.
3.In the form that appears, fill in the information provided by your network administrator.
4.Touch Save to save your VPN settings.
Connecting To a VPN
1.Touch 
Settings More settings VPN.
2.Touch the VPN to which you want to connect.
3.In the pop-up that opens, enter any requested credentials.
4.Touch Connect.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1.Touch 
Settings More settings VPN.
2.Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or delete.
3.In the pop-up that opens, touch:
•Edit network, make the desired VPN setting changes, and touch Save.
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• Delete network to delete the VPN.
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Nearby Devices
This option allows you to share your media files with nearby DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) enabled devices.
Warning! If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use the Wi-Fi network and this option with care.
To configure this option:
1.Touch 
Settings More settings Nearby devices.
2.Touch File sharing to turn File sharing on.
A check mark 
appears in the check box when File sharing is On.
3.In the Advanced section, set the following options:
•Shared contents: Select the content to share. Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music.
•Devicename : Enter the name for your device. The default is the model number: SM-T217A.
•Allowed devices list: Indicate the devices accessible to your device.
•Not-allowed devices list: Indicate the devices not accessible to your device.
•Download to: Set whether to download data to Device or SD card.
•Upload from other devices: If a nearby device attempts to upload data, this setting indicates the response. Options are: Always accept, Always ask, and Always reject.
Kies via Wi-Fi
Kies via Wi-Fi allows you to sync your PC wirelessly with your tablet provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network. You can view and share videos, photos, music, ringtones, and more.
1.Touch 
Settings More settings Kies via Wi-Fi.
2.Select the source of the Wi-Fi connection for Kies air.
For more information, refer to “Kies Via Wi-Fi” on page 91.
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Device
This section of the Settings screen contains settings for your device.
Blocking Mode
When enabled, notifications for selected features are disabled.
1.Touch 
Settings Blocking mode.
2.Touch the 
OFF / ON icon to turn Blocking mode ON.
3.Touch Turn off notifications to enable this feature.
A check mark 
appears in the check box when Turn off notifications is enabled.
4.The Set time option allows you to set Blocking mode for a specific time range or Always.
Touch the Always field to disable it and configure the From and To time fields.
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Volume
Set the volume level for all types of sounds.
1.Touch 
Settings Sound Volume.
2.Touch and drag the sliders to set the volume for:
•Music, video, games, and other media: Sounds made by music apps, video apps, and more.
•Notifications: Sounds for alerts to new messages and other events.
•System: Application sounds and other sounds made by your device.
Tip: You can also set System volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume Key.
3. Touch OK to save your settings.
Notifications
Select a default ringtone for message, alarm, and other notifications.
1.Touch 
Settings Sound Default notifications.
2.Touch a ringtone to hear a sample and select it.
3.Touch OK to save the setting.
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System
You can activate or deactivate both touch and screen lock sounds.
1.Touch 
Settings Sound.
2.Touch the check box next to either of the following options to activate the feature:
•Touch sounds: Makes a sound when you touch the screen.
•Screen lock sound: Makes a sound when your screen is locked or unlocked.
A check mark 
appears in the check box when the feature is enabled.
Display
Wallpaper
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or to both the Home and lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera.
1. Touch 
Settings Display Wallpaper.
2.Touch Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
The Select wallpaper from screen displays the following options: Gallery, Live wallpapers, and
Wallpapers.
For more information, refer to “Wallpapers” on page 32.
Notification Panel
Customize the Notification panel.
1.Touch 
Settings Display Notification panel.
2.Touch Brightness adjustment to adjust the screen brightness from the Notification panel.
3.To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the notifications panel, touch and drag buttons to reorder them.
Brightness
Set the default screen brightness.
1.Touch 
Settings Display Brightness.
2.Touch and drag the slider to set the brightness or touch
Automatic brightness.
3.Touch OK to save the setting.
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Screen Timeout
Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock).
1.Touch 
Settings Display.
2.Touch Screen timeout and select the screen delay time. The screen delays shutting off after inactivity for the selected period of time.
Font Style and Size
Set the font for screen displays and the size you want it to display.
1.Touch 
Settings Display.
2.Touch Font style then touch a font or touch Get fonts online to browse and download a new font.
3.Touch Font size and select a font size.
More Display Settings
An additional display setting is available.
1.Touch 
Settings Display.
2.Under More settings, touch Show battery percentage to display the device battery status next to the battery icon. A check mark 
appears in the check box.
Storage
From this menu you can view the device memory or mount,
unmount, or format an SD card.
Device Memory
Touch 
Settings Storage.
The Device memory displays as Total space, Applications, Pictures, videos, Audio, Downloads, Miscellaneous files, and Available space.
SD Card
Once a memory card has been installed in your device, the SD card memory displays as Total space and Available space.
Mounting an SD Card
1.Install an SD card. For more information, refer to
“Installing a Memory Card” on page 14.
2.Touch 
Settings Storage.
3.Touch Mount SD card.
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Unmounting an SD Card
1.Touch 
Settings Storage.
2.Touch Unmount SD card.
3.At the prompt, select OK to safely unmount the memory card.
4.Remove the SD card from the slot. For more information, refer to “Removing a Memory Card” on page 14.
Note: Unmounting an SD card will stop some applications from functioning. Applications may not be available until you mount the SD card again.
Formatting an SD Card
When formatting an SD card you will want to backup your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.
1.Touch 
Settings Storage.
2.Touch Format SD card and then touch Format SD card again on the warning screen.
3.Touch Delete all.
Power Saving Mode
When enabled, your device automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power.
1.Touch 
Settings Power saving mode.
2.Touch the 
OFF / ON icon to turn Power saving on or off.
3.Turn Power saving on and touch the Power saving mode settings (CPU power saving or Screen power saving) to enable or disable them.
4.Touch Learn about Power saving mode to display more information about saving power mode.
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Battery
See how much battery power is used for device activities.
1.Touch 
Settings Battery.
The battery level displays in percentage. The amount of time the battery was used also displays. Battery usage displays in percentages per application.
2.Touch Screen, Android System, or Android OS to view how the display and the Android system are affecting battery use.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect battery use.
Application Manager
You can download and install applications from Google Play or create applications using th e Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage applications.
Warning! Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.
Memory Usage
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications.
1.Touch 
Settings Application manager.
2.Touch DOWNLOADED or RUNNING to display memory usage for that category of applications.
The graph at the bottom of the DOWNLOADED tab shows used and free device memory. The graph at the bottom of the RUNNING tab shows used and free RAM.
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Downloaded
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device.
1.Touch 
Settings Application manager.
2.Touch DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device.
3.To switch the order of the lists displayed in the
DOWNLOADED tabs, touch 
Menu Sort by size or
Sort by name.
4.To reset your application preferences, touch 
Menu
Reset app preferences.
5.Touch an application to view and update information about the application, includ ing memory usage, default settings, and permissions.
The following options are displayed:
• Force stop: Stops an app that is misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping an app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly.
•Uninstall: Deletes the application from the tablet.
For more information, refer to “Uninstalling an App” on page 90.
•Cleardata : Clears application data from memory.
•Clearcache : If the app stores data in a temporary area of the device's memory, and the amount of information stored is displayed, touch this button to clearing the temporary storage.
•Clear defaults: If you have configured an app to launch certain file types by default, clear that setting.
•Permissions: Lists the kinds of information about your device and data to which the app has access.
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