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8.
From the 
Touch to beam screen, tap the reduced image 
preview to begin the transfer. 
9. When prompted, separate the two devices. After a few 
seconds (depending on file  size) the recipient with then 
see the transferred file d isplayed on their screen.
To share multiple pictures via S Beam:
1.On the source device (conta ining the desired image or 
video), tap    ➔ 
Gallery .
2. Locate the selected folder.
3. Touch and hold the first image and place a checkmark 
on it...

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Section 6: Changing Your Settings
This section explains the settings used for customizing your 
device.
Accessing Settings
1. From any Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings .
– or –
From any Home screen, press 
 ➔ Settings.
Settings Tabs
The Settings are divided into 4 main groups. When the 
Settings screen displays, the following 4 tabs are located at 
the top of the screen:
 
Connections: 
This tab allows you to see all of settings related to 
the connection of your devi ce to external sources. 
Options...

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Note: The settings for your device are described below in the 
order that they appear within the Settings menu. Options 
under the Connections tab are listed first, followed by 
Device, Controls, and General settings.
Wi-Fi Settings
This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For information on 
how to use Wi-Fi, see  “Wi-Fi” on page 153.
Activating Wi-Fi
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the...

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 Network notification: alerts you when a new WAP is available.
 Passpoint: allows you to connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi 
Access Points automatically. Touch and slide the slider to the 
right to turn it on  .
: allows you to sort by alphabet or RSSI.
 Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: allows you to specify when to 
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
 Always allow scanning: allows the Google location service 
and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned 
off.
 Auto network switch: allows the device...

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 Visibility timeout: Use this setting to control when to 
automatically turn off the Discoverable option: 2 minutes, 5 
minutes, 1 hour, or Never time out.
 Received files: Shows the list of files received by using 
Bluetooth.
: Displays additional Bluetooth information.
4. Tap the checkbox next to SAMSUNG-SM-N900A to 
remove the checkmark if you do not want your phone 
visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Tethering & por table hotspot
This option allows you to share your...

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USB tethering to add a checkmark and activate the 
feature. The USB tethering icon 
 is displayed at the 
top of your screen.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use USB tethering.
Help
  From the Tethering and portable hotspot menu, Press 
  ➔ 
Help for additional information
Airplane mode
Airplane mode allows you to use many of your phone’s 
features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are 
in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving 
calls or data is...

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6.
Press   to display additional options. Tap to activate.
 Data roaming: enables data roaming on your device.
 Restrict background data: restricts some apps and services 
from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
 Auto sync data: allows your accounts to automatically sync
: displays a Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi 
usage.
 Mobile hotspots: displays available mobile hotspots.
Location ser vices
The Location services settings allow you to set up how the 
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Data Roaming
Data roaming allows you to connect to your service 
provider’s partner networks and access data services when 
you are out of your service providers area of coverage.1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Mobile networks.
2. Ta p  
Data roaming to create a checkmark and activate 
the feature.
Access Point Names
To use Wi-Fi you need access to a wireless access point 
(hotspot). 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More...

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Network operators.
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Default setup.
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Manual to locate and connect to a network 
manually, or tap 
Automatic to allow the device to 
automatically select a network.
Search for AT&T MicroCell
If you have purchased the AT&T  Microcell you can set your 
network to use it.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Settings ➔  
Connections ➔ More networks ➔ Mobile networks ➔  
Network operators.
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Search for AT&T MicroCell.
3. Follow the on-screen...

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Select a VPN type from the 
Ty p e drop-down menu. The 
options are:
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
L2TP/IPSec PSK (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol / Internet Protocol 
Security Pre-Shared Key)
L2TP/IPSec RSA
IPSec Xauth PSK
IPSec Xauth RSA
IPSec Hybrid RSA
7. Enter the Server address and any other required fields 
that are dependent upon the 
Ty p e you entered 
previously.
8. Ta p  t h e  
Show advanced options check box to display 
additional VPN options.
9. Ta p  
Save to save your VPN...