Samsung SMT217TMKATMB, Tab3 Mobile HotSpot

Mobile HotSpot

This feature allows you to share your device’s mobile data

connection, providing wireless Internet connectivity to

multiple devices.

Important!

The Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active

when the device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please

disconnect your Wi-Fi connection prior to

activating this service.

Note:

You must have a tethering plan on your account in order

to use the Mobile HotSpot. You cannot use data on the

device while using Mobile HotSpot.

To activate the Mobile HotSpot service:

1. From a Home screen, tap (

Apps

) ➔

(

Mobile HotSpot

).

– or –

From a Home screen, tap (

Menu

) and then tap

Settings

➔

More settings

➔

Tethering and

Mobile HotSpot

.

to turn

Mobile HotSpot ON

.2. Tap

3. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and

tap

OK

.

4. Edit the

Network SSID

name and then write it down.

5. Enable the

Broadcast network name

(

SSID

)

field if you

would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby

devices.

6. Verify the

Security

field is set to

WPA2 PSK

.

7. Enter a new password then write it down.

8. Tap

Save

to store the new settings.

9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon appears at

the top of the screen.

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Contents

Main Intellectual Property Open Source Software Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability Page Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC Page Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 5 Section 2: Understanding Your Device .... 14 Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........43 Section 4: Messaging ................................51 Section 5: Multimedia ...............................68 Section 6: Connections .............................78 Section 7: Applications .............................93 Section 8: Settings ..................................136 Section 9: Health and Safety Information ...............................................167 Section 10: Warranty Information ..........187 Index .........................................................200 Section 1: Getting Started Understanding This User Manual Special Text Text Conventions Installing the SIM Card Memory Card Installing a Memory Card Battery Battery Indicator Charging the Battery Task Manager Task Manager Application Turning Your Device On and Off Turning Your Device On Turning Your Device Off Setting Up Your Device Welcome! Securing Your Device Locking the Device Manually Unlocking the Device Galaxy Tab Accessories Section 2: Understanding Your Device Features Front View 2 3 4 1 Side Views Back View and Bottom Home Screen Extended Home Screen Customizing the Home Screen Pages Adding and Removing Home Screen Pages Display Settings Navigating Your Device Notifications Notification Panel Quick Settings Page Notifications Icons Status Bar Primary Shortcuts App Shortcuts Removing App Shortcuts Widgets Adding Widgets to a Home Screen Removing Widgets Folders Adding Folders Wallpapers Apps Screen Application Information Using the Multi Window Activating and Deactivating Multi Window Repositioning the Tab and Multi Window Tray Customizing the Multi Window Tray Using Multi Window to Run Multiple Apps on the Same Screen Multiple Users Screen Capture Entering Text Text Input Methods Using the Samsung Keyboard Page Page Page Page Using Google Voice Typing Section 3: Contacts and Accounts Accounts Setting Up Your Accounts Contacts Creating Contacts Updating Contacts Managing Photo IDs Deleting Contacts Contacts Display Options and Settings Linked Contacts Sharing Contact Information Importing and Exporting Contacts Groups Creating a New Group Removing Group Members Renaming a Group Adding Group Members Deleting Groups Favorites Adding Favorites Accessing Favorites Removing Favorites Section 4: Messaging Types of Messages Message Icons on the Status Bar Creating and Sending Messages Message Options Options Before Composing a Message Options While Composing a Message Adding Attachments to a Message Adding Additional Text Viewing Newly Received Messages Message Threads Deleting Messages Message Search Messages Settings Page Emergency Alert Configuration Assigning Messages as Spam Page Accessing your Spam Folder Text Templates Email Configuring Email Accounts Managing Your Email Accounts Refreshing Your Email Account Deleting Email Accounts Email Settings Composing and Sending Email Gmail Setting Up Your Gmail Account Refreshing Your Gmail Account Gmail Settings Composing and Sending Gmail Section 5: Multimedia Camera Taking Photos Camera Settings Camcorder Recording Videos Camcorder Settings Page Gallery Selecting Photos and Videos to View Viewing Groups of Photos and Videos Viewing Photos and Videos Page Setting a Picture As Playing Videos Sharing Photos and Videos Section 6: Connections Wi-Fi Finding Wi-Fi Networks Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually Configuring Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct Sharing Information with a Connected Device End Wi-Fi Direct Connections Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On or Off Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Sharing Data with a Bluetooth Device Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device Managing Downloads Uninstalling an App Synchronizing with Windows Media Player Connecting as a Mass Storage Device Kies via Wi-Fi Connecting with Samsung Kies Memory Card Installing a Memory Card Mounting an SD Card Unmounting an SD Card Formatting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card USB Tethering Mobile HotSpot Page Page Section 7: Applications Applications List Application Screen Menu Settings Accessing Recently-Used Apps Shutting Down a Currently Active Application Application Folders Customizing the Application Group Names Updating Applications GPS Applications Alarm Adding and Configuring Alarms Accessing the Apps Screen Activating Alarms Editing and Deleting Alarms Browser Navigating the Internet Using Browser Windows Entering a URL Creating Bookmarks Browser Menu Browser Quick Controls Calculator Calendar Creating an Event or Task Managing Events Add Additional Calendar Accounts Calendar Settings Camera Chrome Contacts Downloads Drive Email Flipboard Gallery Game Hub G+ Photos Gmail Google Google Settings Google+ Group Play Creating a Group Joining a group Using Group Play from an Application Hangouts Help Local Maps Composing a Memo Memo Viewing Options Memo Memo Options Messages Mobile HotSpot Music Player Searching for Music Music Player Options and Settings Managing Playlists Playing Music Accessing the Music Player Music Player Controls Options While Playing a Song My Files Navigation Play Books Play Games Play Magazines Play Movies & TV Play Music Searching for Music in Your Library Changing Library View Play Music Menu Play Music Options Accessing a Playing Song Shopping for Music at the Play Store Making Online Music Available Offline Play Store Polaris Office S Translator S Voice Using S Voice Samsung Apps Settings Story Album TripAdvisor Video Player Playing Videos VPN Client Voice Search WatchON Using WatchON Initial Configuration Using WatchON WatchOn Settings Add a New Room World Clock YouTube Page Section 8: Settings Accessing Settings The Settings Screen Wireless and Network Bluetooth Data Usage More Settings Page Page Page Page Device Blocking Mode Hands-Free Mode Sound Display Page Storage Power Saving Mode Battery Application Manager Users Personal Location Services Lock Screen Page Security Page Language and Input Page Page Page Backup and Reset Accounts Managing Accounts Adding an Account System Voice Control Accessory Date and Time Accessibility Page About Device Software Update Section 9: Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Page Page Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories Children and Cell Phones Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information Page FCC Part 15 Information to User Smart Practices While Driving Battery Use and Safety Page Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling UL Certified Travel Charger Display / Touch-Screen GPS Care and Maintenance Responsible Listening Page Operating Environment Page Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device FCC Notice and Cautions Other Important Safety Information Page Section 10: Warranty Information Standard Limited Warranty Page Page Page Precautions for Transfer and Disposal End User License Agreement for Software