Samsung 8.9 - Manual (Page 139)

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Important!: Disabling background data can extend battery life and lower data
use. Some applications may still use the background data
connection, even if this setting is disabled.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Accounts and sync.
2. Touch Background data to enable or disable the setting.
When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.
Auto-Sync
When enabled, all accounts sync data at any time, automatically.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Accounts and sync.
2. Touch Auto-sync to enable or disable the setting. When
enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.
Manage Accounts
Use Manage accounts to set up and configure your accounts.
Note: Available settings depend on the type of account. Not all settings are
available for all accounts.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Accounts and sync.
2. Under Manage accounts, touch the account to modify its
settings.
For more information about accounts, see “Setting Up Your
Accounts” on page 41.
Adding an Account
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Accounts and sync.
2. Touch Add account.
3. Touch one of the account types.
4. Use the keyboard and follow the prompts to enter your
credentials and set up the account.
Tip: For more information about adding accounts, see “Setting Up Your
Accounts” on page 41.
Removing an Account
Important!: Removing an account also deletes all of its messages, contacts
and other data from the device.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Accounts and sync.