Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T380 User manual

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Know your device
Recent Back
Home
Power/Lock Button
Volume Button
Front Camera
Front View
microSD Card Slot

2
USB/Charger Port Speaker
Back Camera
Flash
Back View
Headset Jack

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Basic Functions
Charge the Battery
Before turning on your tablet, charge
it fully.
Your tablet comes with a charger and a USB
cable. Plug the smaller end of the cable into
the USB/charger port on your tablet and the
larger end into the charging head. Then plug
the charger into an electrical outlet.
Note: Use only charging devices approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories
are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories
may void your warranty and may cause damage.

4
Install an optional microSD
Your device supports a removable microSD™card for storage of music, photos,
and other les.
1. Locate the microSD card tray.
2. Use the microSD removal tool that
came with your device to open the
tray.
3. Carefully place the microSD card
into the tray and close.
microSD card sold separately.

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Turn Your Device On and Off
◆Press and hold the Power/Lock button to turn On or Off.
Initial Device Configuration
1. Select a language and tap START or tap ACCESSIBILITY.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.
Note: A Wi-Fi connection is required to complete setup.
Lock and Unlock Your Device
◆To lock your screen, press the Power/Lock button.
◆To unlock your screen, press the Power/Lock button. Then swipe your finger
across the screen to unlock it.

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Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Connect to Wi-Fi
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Settings gConnections g
Wi-Fi.
2. Tap to turn Wi-Fi On.
3. Tap a Wi-Fi connection from the list, enter a password if applicable, and then
tap Connect.

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Connect to Bluetooth
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access Settings gConnections g
Bluetooth.
2. Tap to turn Bluetooth On. If necessary, tap Scan.
3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. The devices automatically pair
once the external device accepts the connection.

8
Customize Home & Lock Screen
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Wallpaper.
◆Touch and hold a blank space on a Home screen to access options.
• Wallpapers: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens.
• Widgets: Drag a widget to an empty space on the Home screen for quick
access to applications.

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Email Account
Gmail
◆From the Home screen, tap the Google folder gGmail.
• Tap Add an email address to create a new account or to log in to an existing
Gmail™account.
• Tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL if you have an account set up on your device.
Set up Your Email Accounts
1. From the Home screen, swipe up to access the Samsung folder gEmail.
2. Enter your email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the setup.

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Install Apps from Google Play Store
Download Apps
1. From the Home screen, tap Play Store.
2. Tap an app you want to download and tap INSTALL or the app’s price.
Uninstall Apps
◆From the Home screen, press and hold the app icon gUninstall.
Apps that can be uninstalled or turned off display .
Note: Before you can access Google™applications, you must sign in to
or set up a new Gmail account.