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
Find My Mobile ..............................2
Private Mode ................................2
Users .......................................2
Direct Share .................................2
Media Volume Limiter ........................2
Multi Window................................2
Smart Stay ..................................3
Music Player.................................3
Getting Started..............................4
Front View...................................5
Back View ...................................7
Set Up Your Device .............................8
Assemble Your Device ........................9
Start Using Your Device......................11
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Navigation .................................15
Home Screen ...............................17
Customize Your Home Screen ................18
Icon Frames ............................... 20
Notification Panel.......................... 24
Multi Window.............................. 26
Table of Contents
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iiiTable of Contents
Enter Text ................................. 28
Apps .........................................32
Use Apps .................................. 33
Apps Settings.............................. 35
Calculator ................................. 37
Calendar .................................. 38
Camera and Video...........................41
Clock .....................................46
Contacts .................................. 49
Email ..................................... 56
Galaxy Apps ............................... 59
Gallery ...................................60
Google Apps ...............................64
Internet ................................... 69
Memo..................................... 73
Music Player................................75
My Files ....................................77
SideSync .................................. 78
Video Player ............................... 79
Additional Apps............................ 82
Settings .....................................84
Access Settings ............................ 85
Search for Settings ......................... 85
Connections .................................86
Wi‑Fi...................................... 87
Bluetooth .................................90
Tablet Visibility .............................91
Data Usage .................................91
Airplane Mode ............................. 92
Location................................... 92

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Nearby Device Scanning .................... 94
Connect to a Printer ........................ 94
Virtual Private Networks ................... 95
Ethernet .................................. 96
Sounds ...................................... 97
Sound Mode ............................... 98
Volume ................................... 98
Easy Mute ................................. 99
Notification Sounds ........................ 99
Do Not Disturb............................100
System Sounds ...........................100
Key‑Tap Feedback..........................101
Sound Quality and Effects ..................101
Separate App Sound....................... 102
Notifications................................ 103
Manage Notifications......................104
Display ..................................... 105
Screen Off Settings ....................... 106
Smart Stay ............................... 106
Screen Brightness......................... 106
Screen Quality ............................ 107
Screen Zoom and Font..................... 107
Device Maintenance .........................108
Quick Optimization........................ 109
Battery...................................109
Storage ...................................110
Memory ...................................111
Device Security ............................111
Language and Input ........................112

vTable of Contents
Date and Time .............................114
Reset .....................................115
Factory Data Reset .........................116
Software Update ...........................117
Lock Screen and Security .....................118
Set a Secure Screen Lock ...................119
Lock Screen Settings ...................... 120
Find My Mobile ........................... 120
Unknown Sources ..........................121
Private Mode ..............................121
Encrypt Device.............................122
Encrypt SD Card ...........................122
View Passwords............................122
Security Update Service ....................122
Device Administration ..................... 123
Credential Storage ........................ 123
Knox Active Protection .................... 124
Advanced Security Settings ................ 124
Automatic Unlock ......................... 125
Accounts ....................................126
Samsung Cloud ............................127
My Profile ................................ 128
Add an Account ........................... 128
Users .................................... 130
Backup and Restore ........................132
Google Settings........................... 133
Accessibility ................................ 134
Vision .................................... 135
Hearing .................................. 136
Dexterity and Interaction ...................137

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More Accessibility Settings .................137
Accessibility Services...................... 138
Other Settings .............................. 139
About Tablet.............................. 140
Help .....................................140
Getting Help ............................... 141
Videos ................................... 142
Simulators ............................... 142
Tips ...................................... 142
Samsung Care ............................ 142
Legal ........................................143
Legal Information ......................... 144

Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.
Special Features

2Special Features
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
For more information, see “Find My Mobile” on
page120.
Private Mode
Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone
else using your device.
For more information, see “Private Mode” on page121.
Users
Share this tablet with multiple people by creating
Useraccounts.
For more information, see “Users” on page130.
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99.
Multi Window
Multitask by using two applications at the same time.
For more information, see “Multi Window” on page26.

3Special Features
Smart Stay
Prevent screen timeout for extended viewing sessions
through facial detection with the front camera.
For more information, see “Smart Stay” on page106.
Music Player
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player.
Navigate through your music library, play songs, and
create customized playlists.
For more information, see “Music Player” on page75.

Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started using your new device.
Getting Started