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.

Set Up Your Device 5
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install a microSD™ memory card (notincluded)
to add more memory space to yourdevice.
Warning: Small components such as Memory Cards can
pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling
these cards to avoid damaging them.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the Memory
card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
2. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
3. Slide the Memory card tray back into the slot.

Set Up Your Device 6
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
Caution: Use only charging devices that are 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.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals. In this condition, your device
conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the
screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the
device automatically turns off.

Set Up Your Device 7
For a quick check of your battery level:
►View the battery charge indicator located in the top
right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color
( ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea
of the remaining charge on the battery. For more
information, see “Battery” on page109.
While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan
or performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.
If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin
charging the device again.
• If the lower part of the device overheats,
check for damage to the connected USB cable.
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new
Samsung‑approved cable.

Set Up Your Device 8
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
►Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device. By default, the device locks automatically when
the screen times out.
To lock the device:
►Press the Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is
Swipe. Tochoose a more secure screen lock,
see“SetaSecureScreenLock” on page121.
To unlock the device:
►Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.

Set Up Your Device 9
Use the Set Up Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi‑Fi®network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™Account to fully
utilize its Android™features.
To set up a GoogleAccount on your device, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap  > Google.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone
with your Google Account username and password can
use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory
data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page117.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung
or taking it to your nearest Samsung‑authorized service
center, you should remove your Google Account before
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more
information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp.

Set Up Your Device 10
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
activates the FRP security feature.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts >
Accounts>Google.
3. Tap  > Remove account.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
To set up a Samsung account on your device, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap  > .

Set Up Your Device 11
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Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in one app.
To set up an email account on your device, use Accounts
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap  > Email.

Learn About
Your Device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile
device, including the screens and icons, as well as
how to navigate the device and enter text using the
keyboard.

13Learn About YourDevice
Front View
BackRecent apps
Home key
Front camera
Power key
Volume key
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are forreference only.
Memory card tray

14Learn About YourDevice
• Power key
-Press to turn the screen on or off.
-Press and hold to select a power control option.
• Volume keys
-Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and
audio playback.
-In the camera app, press a volume key to take a
photo.
• Memory card tray
-Install an optional memory card (not included)
for storage of files. For more information, see
“Install an Optional Memory Card” on page5.