Samsung Galaxy Tab A User manual

SI\MSUNG

Galaxy

TabA

TABLET

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating

your device and keep it for future reference.

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

Users .......................................2

Direct Share .................................2

Media Volume Limiter ........................2

Multi Window................................2

Smart Stay ..................................2

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

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

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

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

Table of Contents

Learn About YourDevice .......................10

Front View..................................11

Back View ..................................13

Navigation .................................14

Home Screen ...............................16

Customize Your Home Screen ................18

Notification Panel...........................21

Multi Window.............................. 23

Enter Text ................................. 26

Apps .........................................30

Use Apps ...................................31

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Apps Settings.............................. 34

Calculator ................................. 36

Calendar .................................. 37

Camera and Video..........................40

Clock ..................................... 45

Contacts ..................................48

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

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

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

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

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

Memo......................................71

Messages ................................. 73

My Files ....................................75

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

Samsung+..................................76

Settings ..................................... 77

Access Settings ............................ 78

Search for Settings ......................... 78

Connections ................................. 79

Wi-Fi......................................80

Bluetooth ................................. 83

Tablet Visibility ............................84

Data Usage ................................84

Airplane Mode ............................. 86

Mobile Hotspot ............................86

Tethering.................................. 89

Mobile Networks........................... 89

Location...................................90

Nearby Device Scanning .....................91

Table of Contents iii

Connect to a Printer ........................ 92

Virtual Private Networks ................... 92

Ethernet .................................. 94

Sounds and Vibration ......................... 95

Sound Mode ............................... 96

Easy Mute ................................. 96

Volume ................................... 96

Notification Sounds ........................ 97

Do Not Disturb............................. 98

System Sounds ............................ 98

Key-Tap Feedback.......................... 99

Sound Quality and Effects .................. 99

Notifications.................................101

Block App Notifications.................... 102

Customize App Notifications ............... 102

Display ..................................... 103

Screen Brightness......................... 104

Screen Zoom and Font..................... 104

Icon Frames .............................. 105

Status Bar ................................ 105

Screen Timeout ........................... 105

Screen Saver.............................. 106

Smart Stay ............................... 106

Device Maintenance ......................... 107

Quick Optimization........................ 108

Battery...................................108

Storage ..................................109

Memory ...................................111

Language and Input ........................112

Date and Time .............................114

Table of Contents iv

Reset .....................................115

Factory Data Reset .........................116

Software Update ...........................118

Lock Screen and Security .....................119

Screen Lock Types......................... 120

Lock Screen Settings .......................121

Automatic Unlock ..........................121

Unknown Sources ..........................121

Private Mode ..............................122

Secure Startup.............................122

Encrypt SD Card ...........................122

View Passwords........................... 123

Security Update Service ................... 123

Device Administration ..................... 124

Credential Storage ........................ 124

Advanced Security Settings ................ 125

Accounts ....................................126

Samsung Cloud ............................127

Add an Account ........................... 128

Users .................................... 129

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

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

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

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

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

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

More Accessibility Settings ................ 136

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

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

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

Table of Contents v

Help ..................................... 139

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Table of Contents vi

Special Features

Learn about your mobile

device’s special features.

Users

Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User

accounts.

For more information, see “Users” on page129.

Direct Share

Share content with specific people directly.

For more information, see “Direct Share” on page55.

Media Volume Limiter

Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume.

For more information, see “Media Volume Limiter” on

page97.

Multi Window

Multitask by using two applications at the same time.

For more information, see “Multi Window” on page23.

Smart Stay

The front camera can detect your face to keep the

screen on while you view it.

For more information, see “Smart Stay” on page106.

Special Features 2

Getting Started

Learn about your mobile

device hardware, assembly

procedures, and how to get

started using your new device.

Set Up Your

Device

Learn how to set up your device

for the first time.

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