Sharing Information with a Connected Device

To share videos, photos, or other information with a connected device, follow these steps:

1.View the information that you want to share, and then tap the Share, Share via, or Send via option.

For example, if you want to share a photo, view the

photo in Gallery and tap (Share via).

2.Tap the Wi-Fi Direct option.

3.Tap the target device.

4.If the target device is already connected, tap Done.

– or –

If the target devices is not currently connected, an invitation to connect displays on the target device. Tap Accept within 30 seconds on the target device.

5.The target device displays a pop-up that indicates it is receiving the file.

Note: Files you received via Wi-Fi Direct can be found in

(My Files) under Device storage/emulated/0/ ShareViaWifi.

Depending on the target device model, the prompts and shared folder information may differ.

End Wi-Fi Direct Connections

To save battery power, be sure to disconnect Wi-Fi Direct when it is not in use.

1.From a Home screen, tap (Apps) (Settings).

2.Under Wireless and networks, tap (Wi-Fi).

3.Tap Wi-Fi Direct End connection. All Wi-Fi Direct connections (included all devices using Multi connect) will be terminated.

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Samsung SMT217TMKATMB, Tab3 user manual End Wi-Fi Direct Connections, My Files under Device storage/emulated/0/ ShareViaWifi