Samsung Tab 4 User Guide

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Voice Search
Use this application to search web pages by speaking.
  To u c h   Voice Search.
  Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears 
on the screen.
WatchON
Enjoy all of your favorite movies and TV shows with 
WatchON.
  To u c h  
 WatchON.
For more information, refer to “WatchON” on page 53.
World Clock
Use this application to check the time of many major cities in 
the world.
1.Touch  World Clock.
A list of the locations you have added displays.
To add another city to the list:
1.Touch  Add city to add another city to the list.2.Scroll through the list of cities to find the city you want 
to add or touch the Search bar and use the keyboard to 
enter the name of the city you want to add.
Tip: Touch the first letter of the city’s name, to the right of the list, to find the city more quickly.
3.Touch the city. The list of your locations displays 
including the city just added.
To set Daylight Savings time:
1.Touch and hold a city.
2.To u c h  .
3.Select Automatic, DST off, or 1 hour. If Daylight 
Savings Time is active,   appears on the city’s entry.
To delete a World Clock entry:
1.To u c h   World Clock.
2.Touch and hold a city. Touch any other cities you want 
to delete.
3.To u c h   Delete. 
						

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YouTube
Watch videos from the YouTube website.
  To u c h   YouTube. 
						

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Section 8: Connections
Your device includes features to connect to the internet and 
to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides 
access to local area networks. Use your device’s Wi-Fi 
feature to:
Access the internet for browsing or to send and receive 
email.
Access your corporate network.
Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling.
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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn 
Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for 
available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
From the Notification Panel
1.From any screen, touch the top of the screen and 
swipe downward. The Notification Panel displays.
2.To u c h  Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi ON (green) or OFF (grey).
From Settings
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.
2.To u c h  t h e  OFF/ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON  or 
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Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for and 
displays available Wi-Fi connections.
1.From any screen, touch the top of the screen and 
swipe downward. The Notification Panel displays.
2.Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi ON (green). Your device 
begins scanning for available Wireless Access Points.
Note: To begin a new scan for available WAPs, touch Scan.
3.When the scan is complete, touch a Wi-Fi network to 
connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open (unsecured), your 
device automatically connects. If the Wi-Fi network is 
secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.
Tip: You can have your device automatically notify you of 
available networks. See Network notification under 
“Wi-Fi Settings” on page 80.
Note: When Wi-Fi is on,   is displayed on the Status Bar.
Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.
2.To u c h  t h e  OFF/ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON .
3.To u c h  Add Wi-Fi network and enter the following:
: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless 
Access Point (WAP).
 Security: Select the type of security used by the WAP.
Note: Depending on the security protocol used by the WAP, 
additional network information may be required, such 
as a password.
 Password: If the WAP is secured, enter the password 
or hex key.
4.To u c h  Connect. 
						

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Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your current Wi-Fi connection 
status at a glance:
Wi-Fi Settings
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your 
device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.
2.To u c h  t h e  OFF/ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON .
3.To u c h   Menu for options:
:
–Network notification: Receive a notification when 
new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are available.
–Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks by Alphabet  or 
Signal strength.
–Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to 
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
–Always allow scanning: Allow Google location 
service and other apps to scan for networks, even 
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
–Wi-Fi timer: Set the start and end time to connect to 
or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks.
–Install certificates: Install authentication 
certificates.  
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a Wireless Access Point 
(WAP).
Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point 
available but you are not connected to it. May also 
display if there is a communication issue with the 
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
 
Displays when connected to another device using 
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi 
Direct” on page 81. 
						

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–MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, 
which is required when connecting to some secured 
networks (not configurable).
–IP address: View your device’s IP address (not 
configurable).
 WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-
Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
 WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your tablet to set 
up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other 
equipment (not configurable).
: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks, 
and other settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you 
can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
These devices must be enabled for Wi-Fi Direct 
communication. This connection is direct and not via a 
hot spot or Wireless Access Point (WAP).
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.
2.Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON .3.To u c h Wi-Fi Direct. Your device begins scanning for 
other devices enabled with Wi-Fi Direct.
4.Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the target device.
5.In the list of available devices, touch the target device.
– or –
If you want to connect to more than one device, touch 
Multi connect and touch each device to which you 
want to connect that supports Multi-connect. Touch 
Done.
6.On the target device, touch Accept (you have 30 
seconds to touch Accept).
Once connected, the target device will show as 
Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the 
 icon will display on the Status Bar. 
						

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Share Information with Wi-Fi Direct
To share videos, photos, or other information with the 
connected device, follow these steps:
1.View the information that you want to share. For 
example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in 
your camera viewer or touch 
 My Files folder, then 
touch the Share, Share via, or Send via option.
2.Touch the Wi-Fi Direct option.
The Wi-Fi Direct settings screen displays, Wi-Fi Direct 
is turned on, and your device scans for other devices.
3.Touch a connected device name. 
The other device displays a pop-up that indicates it is 
receiving the file.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications 
technology for exchanging information over a distance of 
about 30 feet. You do not need to line up the devices to send 
information with Bluetooth. If the devices are in range, you 
can exchange information between them — even if they are 
in different rooms.Your device can use Bluetooth to share photos, contacts and 
other content with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Many of 
the apps on your tablet provide options for sharing via 
Bluetooth under   Menu.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
1.From any screen, touch the top of the screen and 
swipe downward. The Notification Panel displays.
2.To u c h  Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on (green) or 
off (grey).
From Settings
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.
2.To u c h  t h e  OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON  
or OFF  .
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Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
To exchange information between your device and another 
bluetooth-enabled device, you first must pair them.
Tip: After pairing, your device and the target device recognize 
each other and exchange information without having to 
enter a passcode or PIN.
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.
2.Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON .
3.Make sure that the target device is discoverable so that 
your device can find it. Refer to the instructions that 
came with the target device to find out how to set it to 
discoverable mode.
4.Touch Scan. Your device will start to scan for Bluetooth 
devices within range.
5.When you see the name of the target device displayed 
in the Available devices section, touch the name. Your 
tablet will attempt to pair with the target device.
If requested, enter the passcode displayed on the target 
device.6.The pairing and connection status is displayed below 
the target device in the Available devices  section. 
When you are connected to the target device, 
(Bluetooth connected) displays in the Status Bar. 
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other 
Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations 
may be different, and functions such as transfer or 
exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-
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Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device
When you have paired your tablet with another device, you 
should be able to reconnect it automatically by turning on 
Bluetooth on your tablet.
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.
2.Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON .
3.Make sure that the target device is discoverable so that 
your device can find it. Refer to the instructions that 
came with the target device to find out how to set it to 
discoverable mode.
4.Touch Scan. Your device will start to scan for Bluetooth 
devices within range.
5.When you see the name of the target device displayed 
in the Available devices  section, touch the name. Your 
tablet will attempt to pair with the target device.
If requested, enter the passcode displayed on the target 
device.
If you still cannot reconnect, try to disconnect or unpair from 
the target device, and then follow the instructions for 
“Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” on page 83.
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth 
Device
Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your tablet 
from a Bluetooth device.
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.
2.To u c h  t h e  OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON .
3.Touch the connected device, and then touch OK to 
disconnect.
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
You can make your tablet forget its pairing connection with 
another Bluetooth device. To connect to the other device 
again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again.
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.
2.To u c h  t h e  OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON .
3.Touch the connected device, and then touch Unpair. 
						

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Send Information Using Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your 
tablet and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a tablet 
or notebook computer. The first time you transfer information 
between your table and another device, you need to enter or 
confirm a security passcode. After that, your tablet and the 
other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange 
pass codes to transfer information in the future.
Send Information from Your Tablet to Another Device
You can send the following types of information, depending 
on the device you are sending to:
Images and videos
Calendar events
Contacts
Audio files
Note: Your tablet must already be paired to the target device 
in order to share files. For more information, refer to 
“Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” on page 83.1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.
2.To u c h  t h e  OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON .
3.Set the target device to discoverable mode. Refer to 
the target devices documentation for instructions on 
receiving information over Bluetooth. 
4.On your tablet, open the application that contains the 
information or file you want to send. Some common 
ways of sharing files via Bluetooth include:
While viewing photos or videos in the Gallery, touch 
➔Bluetooth.
While playing music using the Music app, touch 
Menu ➔ Via Bluetooth. 
While viewing a Contact, touch  Menu ➔ 
Share namecard ➔ Bluetooth.
5.Touch the name of the target device.
6.On the target device, follow the prompts to accept 
the file.