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Mobile HotSpot

Turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature 
works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE 
data services.

Note: 

You must have qualifying service on your 

account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot. 

To activate the Mobile HotSpot service for the 
first time:

1. 

From the Home screen, tap 

 

Apps

 

g

 

 Settings

 

g

 

 Mobile HotSpot and 

Tethering 

g

 Mobile HotSpot

.

2. 

Touch and slide the 

On/Off

 slider to turn it 

on. 

3. 

Edit the 

Network name

 field and then create 

a new Network SSID name.

4. 

Enable the 

Broadcast network name (SSID)

 

field if you would like to broadcast your 
SSID name to nearby devices.

5. 

Verify the 

Security

 field is set to 

WPA2 PSK

.

6. 

Enter a new password then write it down.

7. 

Tap 

SAVE

 to store the new settings.

8. 

Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon 

 

appears at the top of the screen.

Note: 

During the initial setup process, 

the connection is not secure. It is 

recommended that you maintain a secure 

connection by using a password for 

communication.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab A SM-T357T

Page 1: ...ff 10 Locking and Unlocking Screen 10 Initial Device Configuration 10 Home Screen 11 Contacts 13 Creating a New Contact 13 Adding a Number to an Existing Contact 13 Deleting an Existing Contact 13 Mes...

Page 2: ...ng Smart Switch 20 Gmail Google Account 20 Setting Up Your Email Accounts 21 Internet 22 Multi Window 23 Camera 24 Lock Screen 25 Legal 26 APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS 26 INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING...

Page 3: ...oubleshooting FAQs View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support Forums or ask a question of your own Access account information from 1 From the Home screen tap Apps g T Mobile My Account 2...

Page 4: ...nts please provide the name of the organization the address and the tax ID Your Social Security number current driver s license number and date of birth for credit check purposes Your choice of T Mobi...

Page 5: ...5 Device Functions Recent Speaker Home Back Front Camera Headset Jack Power Lock Key Volume Key microSD Card Slot SIM Card Slot Front View...

Page 6: ...6 USB Charger Port Rear Camera Back View...

Page 7: ...as it cannot be removed Step 1 Install the SIM 1 Hold the device securely 2 Use the SIM SD card removal tool that came with your phone to open the SIM card tray 3 Carefully place the new SIM card int...

Page 8: ...roSD card 1 Hold the device securely 2 Use the SIM SD card removal tool that came with your device to open the SD card tray 3 Carefully place the new SD card into the tray with the logo facing up 4 Ge...

Page 9: ...fully Be sure to use the charger that came with the device Warning Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device Improper handling of the charging port ane the use of an incomp...

Page 10: ...d follow the prompts Locking and Unlocking Screen 1 To Lock press the Power Lock key 2 To Unlock press the Power Lock key then swipe your finger across the screen Initial Device Configuration 1 Select...

Page 11: ...11 Home Screen Swipe your fingers left or right to view the entire Home screen You can customize the screen with widgets and shortcuts to your favorite applications Notification Area Status Bar...

Page 12: ...device s status and new notification alerts appear on the Status bar Notification Screen The Notification area indicates new message events data sync status new messages calendar events etc You can ex...

Page 13: ...IM card and application 4 Enter the desired information 5 Tap SAVE to store the new entry Adding a Number to an Existing Contact 1 From the Home screen tap Apps g Contacts 2 Tap a contact name from th...

Page 14: ...r message field and use the on screen keypad to enter a message 5 Add more recipients by tapping the recipient field 6 Tap Attach to insert various file types to your message such as images videos aud...

Page 15: ...code if needed and tap OK 6 The external device will then have to also accept the connection and enter your device s PIN code Once successfully paired to an external device appears within the Status a...

Page 16: ...slide the On Off slider to turn it on 3 Edit the Network name field and then create a new Network SSID name 4 Enable the Broadcast network name SSID field if you would like to broadcast your SSID name...

Page 17: ...a HotSpot have it connected to a power supply To change the Mobile HotSpot password 1 From the Mobile HotSpot screen tap Mobile HotSpot g MORE g Configure Mobile HotSpot 2 With security enabled delet...

Page 18: ...1 From the Home screen tap Apps g Settings g Mobile HotSpot and Tethering 2 Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your device 3 Tap the USB tethering option This places a green check mark n...

Page 19: ...tethering 1 From the Home screen tap Apps g Settings g Mobile HotSpot and Tethering 2 Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the check mark and deactivate the feature 3 Remove the USB ca...

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Page 21: ...ts to complete setup 4 Tap DONE to store the new account Internet Take the Internet on the go You can reach the latest news get the weather and follow your stocks From the Home screen tap Apps g Inter...

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Page 24: ...e access set the device to require a screen unlock pattern each time you turn on the device or every time the device wakes up from sleep mode when the screen automatically turns off From the Home scre...

Page 25: ...device to help secure it from theft and or other unauthorized access and use This device has a locking function e g user defined codes or patterns that can serve as a first line of defense against un...

Page 26: ...h the network regardless of whether or not data is received Character length file size of messages attachments may be limited T Mobile is not liable for content of messages attachments or for any fail...

Page 27: ...App alterations any App may make to the functionality of your device including any changes that may affect your T Mobile plan service or billing or any content or website you may be able to access th...

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