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.