Samsung Galaxy Tab A User manual

SI\MSUNG

Galaxy

TabA

User manual

Table of contents

Features 1

Camera 1

Night mode 1

Expandable storage 1

Multi window 1

Getting started 2

Device layout 3

Assemble your device 5

Start using your device 6

Use the Setup Wizard 6

Lock or unlock your device 7

Accounts 8

Transfer data from an old device 9

Navigation 10

Navigation bar 15

Customize your home screen 17

Digital wellbeing 23

Multi window 24

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Enter text 25

Apps 29

Using apps 30

Uninstall or disable apps 30

Search for apps 30

Sort apps 30

Create and use folders 31

Samsung apps 31

Galaxy Essentials 31

Galaxy Apps 32

Samsung Members 32

Samsung Notes 33

Calculator 35

Calendar 36

Camera 38

Clock 42

Contacts 46

Email 51

Gallery 54

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Internet 58

My Files 61

Google apps 62

Chrome 62

Drive 63

Duo 63

Gmail 63

Google 63

Maps 63

Photos 63

Play Movies &TV 64

Play Music 64

Play Store 64

YouTube 64

Settings 65

Access Settings 66

Search for Settings 66

Connections 66

Wi-Fi 66

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Bluetooth 68

Airplane mode 69

Data usage 69

Nearby device scanning 70

Connect to aprinter 70

Virtual Private Networks 71

Private DNS 71

Ethernet 72

Sound 72

Sound mode 72

Notification sounds 73

Volume 73

System sounds 73

Dolby Atmos 74

Equalizer 74

Headset audio options 74

Adapt sound 74

Notifications 75

Manage notifications 75

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Customize app notifications 75

Smart pop-up view 75

Display 76

Screen brightness 76

Night mode 76

Font size and style 76

Screen zoom 77

Screen timeout 77

Screen saver 77

Reduce animations 77

Double tap to wake up 77

Smart stay 78

Device maintenance 78

Quick optimization 78

Battery 78

Storage and memory card 79

Memory 80

Security 80

Language and input 81

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Date and time 83

Troubleshooting 84

Lock screen and security 87

Screen lock types 87

Clock and information 88

Google Play Protect 88

Find My Mobile 88

Security update 89

Install unknown apps 89

Secure Folder 90

Encrypt SD card 90

View passwords 90

Security update service 91

Device administration 91

Credential storage 91

Strong Protection 91

Advanced security settings 92

Location 92

App permissions 93

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Receive marketing information 93

Accounts 94

Samsung Cloud 94

Add an account 94

Account settings 94

Synchronize accounts 95

Remove an account 95

Users 95

Backup and restore 96

Google settings 97

Accessibility 97

Screen Reader 97

Visibility enhancements 98

Hearing Enhancements 99

Interaction and dexterity 99

Advanced settings 100

Installed services 101

Other settings 101

Help 101

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Daily Board 101

About tablet 102

Learn more 103

Videos 103

Smart Simulator 103

Tips 103

Samsung Care 103

Talk to an agent 103

Legal information 104

Intellectual property 105

Open source software 105

Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of liability 106

Modification of software 106

Samsung Knox 107

Restricting children’s access to your mobile device 107

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 107

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Features

Camera

The camera on your device has several unique features. See Camera on

page 38.

Night mode

Use adarker theme to keep your eyes comfortable at night. See Night mode on

page 76.

Expandable storage

Expand storage with asupported microSD card. See Memory card on page 79.

Multi window

Multitask by using two applications at the same time. See Multi window on

page 24.

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