Samsung Tab3 Tablet User Manual


 
Mobile Networks
Before you use applications such as Google Maps, you must
enable the Mobile networks options.
From the (
Settings
) screen, tap
More settings
Mobile networks
.
The following options display:
•Mobile Data
: To enable data access over the mobile network,
this option must be selected. It is set on by default.
• 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.
• Access Point Names
: To use Wi-Fi you need access to a
wireless access point (hotspot). Tap
Access Point Names
to
display a list of the Access Point names. The active access
point displays a green-filled circle to the right of the name.
•Network mode
: You can configure your device to either
automatically select the LTE option [LTE/WCDMA (auto
connect)] or WCDMA only. LTE/WCDMA (auto connect) is the
default network mode option. This selection allows the device
to choose the fastest connection from among the available
connection speeds, including LTE. WCDMA restricts your
connection to only the 3G network.
•Network Operators
: Using this feature you can view the
current network connection. You can also scan and select a
network operator manually, or set the network selection to
Automatic.
Important!
You must deactivate data service prior to searching
for an available network.
Note:
Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer
speed and time.
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