Section 8: Settings; Accessing Settings; Wireless And Network - Samsung SM-T217T User Manual

Section 8: Settings

This section explains Settings for customizing your device.

Accessing Settings

To access Settings:
From a Home screen, touch
– or –
Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to
display the Notification Panel, then touch
For more information, refer to "Quick Settings" on
page 24.
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.
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Apps ➔
Settings.
Settings.

Wireless and Network

Control your device's wireless connections.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides
access to local area networks.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless
Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured, as with
most hotspots) or Secured (requiring you to provide login
credentials). Your device supports the 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
protocol.
For more information about using your device's Wi-Fi
features, see "Wi-Fi" on page 84.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications
technology for exchanging information over a distance of
about 30 feet.
For more information about using Bluetooth, see "Bluetooth"
on page 87.