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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 inch SM-T385 SM-T385NZDAXXV, SM-T385NZKAXXV Mobile hotspot and tethering, Using the mobile hotspot, SAVE, USB tethering, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth tethering, Configure Mobile hotspot

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Mobile hotspot and tethering

Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.

On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Mobile hotspot and tethering.

You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

•Mobile hotspot: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices.

•Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.

•USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer.

Using the mobile hotspot

Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.

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On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Mobile hotspot and tethering →Mobile hotspot.

Tap the switch to activate it.

The icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi networks list.

To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap →Configure Mobile hotspot and select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap SAVE.

On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks list.

On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.

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Contents

Page Table of Contents Settings Appendix Basics Read me first Instructional icons Device overheating situations and solutions When the device heats up while charging the battery Do the following when the device heats up: When the device heats up during use Device limitations when the device overheats Precautions for operating environment Device layout and functions Package contents Device layout Keys Battery Charging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Battery charging tips and precautions SIM or USIM card (nano-SIMcard) Installing the SIM or USIM card Removing the SIM or USIM card Memory card (microSD card) Installing a memory card Page Removing the memory card Formatting the memory card Turning the device on and off Restarting the device Initial setup Page Samsung account Introduction Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account Registering an existing Samsung account Transferring data from your previous device Transferring data via Smart Switch Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-FiDirect Transferring backup data from a computer Samsung Cloud Backing up data Restoring data Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Tapping Tapping and holding Dragging Double-tapping Swiping Spreading and pinching Home screen and Apps screen Switching between Home and Apps screens Moving items Creating folders Editing the Home screen Displaying all apps on the Home screen Indicator icons Lock screen Changing the screen lock method Screen capture Notification panel Using quick setting buttons Entering text Keyboard layout Changing the input language Additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Apps and features Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Installing apps Play Store Managing apps Uninstalling apps and using app sleep mode Enabling apps Setting app permissions Bixby Home Starting Bixby Using Bixby Home Reminder Starting Reminder Creating reminders Creating reminders while browsing the Internet Checking reminder notifications Viewing the reminders list Setting reminder details Completing reminders Restoring reminders Using recommended content on Bixby Home Viewing Bixby cards Checking your morning alarm Checking a reminder Using additional Bixby cards Editing Bixby cards list Bixby settings Phone Making calls Making calls from call logs or contacts list Using speed dial Making calls from the locked screen Making an international call Receiving calls Answering a call Rejecting a call Missed calls Blocking phone numbers Options during calls During a voice call During a video call Adding a phone number to Contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list Contacts Adding contacts Creating a new contact Importing contacts Synching contacts with your web accounts Searching for contacts Sharing contacts Saving and sharing profile Merging duplicate contacts Deleting contacts Messages Sending messages Viewing messages Blocking unwanted messages Setting the message notification Setting a message reminder Internet Browsing webpages Using secret mode Activating secret mode Changing security settings Deactivating secret mode Email Setting up email accounts Sending emails Reading emails Camera Launching Camera Using swipe gestures Switching cameras Changing shooting modes Applying filters and other effects Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE) Changing shooting modes Auto mode Pro mode Available options Panorama Continuous shot HDR (Rich tone) Night Sports Sound & shot Animated GIF Selfie Applying beauty effects Wide selfie Camera settings Quick settings Camera settings Gallery Viewing images and videos Viewing images Searching for images Viewing videos Viewing albums Viewing stories Creating stories Sharing stories Deleting stories Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Deleting multiple images and videos Multi window Split screen view Using additional options Adjusting the window size Minimising the split screen view Sharing text or images between windows Pop-upview Moving pop-upwindows Samsung Notes Creating notes Deleting notes Calendar Creating events Creating tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Samsung Flow Connecting your tablet and smartphone My Files Clock ALARM Setting alarms Stopping alarms WORLD CLOCK Creating clocks Deleting clocks STOPWATCH TIMER Calculator Game Launcher Using Game Launcher Removing a game from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode Using Game Tools Blocking notifications during games Sharing content Using additional features Google apps Chrome Gmail Maps Play Music Play Movies & TV Drive YouTube Photos Google Settings Introduction Connections Options Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Finetwork Wi-FiDirect Sending and receiving data Ending the device connection Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Unpairing Bluetooth devices Mobile hotspot and tethering Using the mobile hotspot More connection settings Printing Adding printer plug-ins Printing content Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Blue light filter Wallpaper Advanced features Device maintenance Using the quick optimisation feature Battery Power saving mode Managing the battery Storage Managing the memory Memory Device security Ultra data saving Apps Lock screen and security Secure Folder Setting up Secure Folder Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Moving content to Secure Folder Moving content from Secure Folder Adding apps Removing apps from Secure Folder Adding accounts Hiding Secure Folder Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Backing up data Restoring data Cloud and accounts Users Adding users Switching users Managing users Backup and restore Using a Samsung account Using a Google account Google Accessibility General management Adding device languages Software update Security updates information User manual About tablet Appendix Troubleshooting Forcing restart Resetting the device Calls are not connected Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Sound echoes during a call The battery icon is empty The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approvedchargers) The battery depletes faster than when first purchased Error messages appear when launching the camera Photo quality is poorer than the preview Error messages appear when opening multimedia files Another Bluetooth device is not located A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Your device cannot find your current location Data stored in the device has been lost A small gap appears around the outside of the device case There is not enough space in the device’s storage The Apps button does not appear on the Home screen APPLY The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Show control on top Copyright Trademarks About HEVC Advance