Samsung Galaxy Tab A User manual

TABLET

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating

your device and keep it for future reference.

Special Features..............................1

Hello Bixby ..................................2

Getting Started.............................. 3

Set Up Your Device .............................4

Assemble Your Device ........................5

Start Using Your Device.......................8

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Front View..................................13

Back View ..................................15

Navigation .................................16

Home Screen ...............................18

Customize Your Home Screen ............... 20

Notification Panel.......................... 24

Bixby...................................... 26

Multi Window...............................27

Enter Text ................................. 29

Apps .........................................32

Use Apps .................................. 33

Applications Settings....................... 36

Calculator ................................. 38

Calendar .................................. 39

Camera and Video.......................... 42

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Clock ..................................... 47

Contacts ..................................50

Email ..................................... 56

Excel...................................... 59

Galaxy Apps ............................... 59

Gallery ...................................60

Google Apps ...............................64

Internet ....................................67

Kids Mode ..................................71

My Files ....................................72

OneDrive ...................................74

OneNote ...................................74

Pluto TV....................................75

PowerPoint.................................75

Samsung Flow ..............................76

Samsung Kids ..............................76

SamsungNotes .............................77

Samsung+................................. 79

Secure Folder .............................. 79

Skype .....................................80

Word ......................................80

Settings ..................................... 81

How to Use Settings ........................ 82

Connections ................................. 83

Wi‑Fi......................................84

Bluetooth ................................. 87

Tablet Visibility ............................ 89

Data Usage ................................ 89

Airplane Mode .............................90

Location....................................91

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Nearby Device Scanning .................... 92

Printing ................................... 93

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............. 93

Ethernet .................................. 95

Sounds and Vibration ......................... 96

Sound Mode ............................... 97

Easy Mute ................................. 97

Volume ................................... 97

Notification Sounds ........................ 98

Do Not Disturb............................. 99

System Sounds ............................ 99

Key‑Tap Feedback.........................100

Sound Quality and Effects .................100

Separate App Sound........................101

Notifications................................ 102

Block App Notifications.................... 103

Customize App Notifications ............... 103

Display .....................................104

Screen Brightness......................... 105

Blue Light Filter........................... 105

Screen Zoom and Font..................... 106

Icon Frames .............................. 106

Status Bar ................................ 107

Screen Timeout ........................... 107

Screen Saver.............................. 107

Device Maintenance .........................108

Quick Optimization........................ 109

Battery...................................109

Storage ...................................110

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Memory ...................................112

Device Security ............................113

Language and Input ........................113

Date and Time .............................116

Report Diagnostic Information ..............116

Reset .....................................117

Software Update ...........................119

Lock Screen and Security .................... 120

Screen Lock Types..........................121

Lock Screen Settings .......................122

Find My Mobile ............................122

Unknown Sources ......................... 123

Secure Folder ............................. 123

Secure Startup............................ 123

Encrypt SD Card .......................... 124

View Passwords........................... 124

Security Update Service ................... 124

Device Administration ..................... 125

Credential Storage ........................ 125

Advanced Security Settings .................126

Accounts ....................................127

Samsung Cloud ........................... 128

My Profile ................................ 129

Add an Account ........................... 129

Backup and Restore ........................131

Google Settings............................132

Accessibility ................................ 133

Vision .................................... 134

Hearing .................................. 135

Dexterity and Interaction .................. 136

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More Accessibility Settings .................137

Accessibility Services.......................137

Other Settings .............................. 138

Accessories............................... 139

Manage Game Features ................... 139

About Tablet.............................. 139

Getting Help ...............................140

Videos ....................................141

Simulators ................................141

Tips .......................................141

Samsung Care .............................141

Legal ........................................142

Legal Information ......................... 143

Learn about your mobile

device’s special features.

Special Features

2Special Features

Hello Bixby

Bixby Assistant responds to your voice commands and

can help you understand your settings and set up your

Samsung device.

For more information, see “Bixby” on page26.

Learn about your mobile device

hardware, assemblyprocedures,

and how to get started usingyour

new device.

Getting Started

Set Up Your

Device

Learn how to set up your device for the firsttime.

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