Samsung Galaxy Tab A User manual

SI\MSUNG
Galaxy TabA
TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.

Special Features..............................1
Users .......................................2
Direct Share .................................2
Media Volume Limiter ........................2
Multi Window................................2
Smart Stay ..................................2
Getting Started.............................. 3
Set Up Your Device .............................4
Assemble Your Device ........................5
Start Using Your Device.......................8
Table of Contents
Learn About YourDevice .......................10
Front View..................................11
Back View ..................................13
Navigation .................................14
Home Screen ...............................16
Customize Your Home Screen ................18
Notification Panel...........................21
Multi Window.............................. 23
Enter Text ................................. 26
Apps .........................................30
Use Apps ...................................31
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Apps Settings.............................. 34
Calculator ................................. 36
Calendar .................................. 37
Camera and Video..........................40
Clock ..................................... 45
Contacts ..................................48
Email ..................................... 56
Galaxy Apps ............................... 59
Gallery ....................................60
Google Apps ...............................64
Internet ....................................67
Memo......................................71
Messages ................................. 73
My Files ....................................75
Samsung Kids ..............................76
Samsung+..................................76
Settings ..................................... 77
Access Settings ............................ 78
Search for Settings ......................... 78
Connections ................................. 79
Wi-Fi......................................80
Bluetooth ................................. 83
Tablet Visibility ............................84
Data Usage ................................84
Airplane Mode ............................. 86
Mobile Hotspot ............................86
Tethering.................................. 89
Mobile Networks........................... 89
Location...................................90
Nearby Device Scanning .....................91
Table of Contents iii

Connect to a Printer ........................ 92
Virtual Private Networks ................... 92
Ethernet .................................. 94
Sounds and Vibration ......................... 95
Sound Mode ............................... 96
Easy Mute ................................. 96
Volume ................................... 96
Notification Sounds ........................ 97
Do Not Disturb............................. 98
System Sounds ............................ 98
Key-Tap Feedback.......................... 99
Sound Quality and Effects .................. 99
Notifications.................................101
Block App Notifications.................... 102
Customize App Notifications ............... 102
Display ..................................... 103
Screen Brightness......................... 104
Screen Zoom and Font..................... 104
Icon Frames .............................. 105
Status Bar ................................ 105
Screen Timeout ........................... 105
Screen Saver.............................. 106
Smart Stay ............................... 106
Device Maintenance ......................... 107
Quick Optimization........................ 108
Battery...................................108
Storage ..................................109
Memory ...................................111
Language and Input ........................112
Date and Time .............................114
Table of Contents iv

Reset .....................................115
Factory Data Reset .........................116
Software Update ...........................118
Lock Screen and Security .....................119
Screen Lock Types......................... 120
Lock Screen Settings .......................121
Automatic Unlock ..........................121
Unknown Sources ..........................121
Private Mode ..............................122
Secure Startup.............................122
Encrypt SD Card ...........................122
View Passwords........................... 123
Security Update Service ................... 123
Device Administration ..................... 124
Credential Storage ........................ 124
Advanced Security Settings ................ 125
Accounts ....................................126
Samsung Cloud ............................127
Add an Account ........................... 128
Users .................................... 129
Backup and Restore ........................131
Google Settings............................132
Accessibility ................................ 133
Vision .................................... 134
Hearing .................................. 135
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 136
More Accessibility Settings ................ 136
Accessibility Services.......................137
Other Settings .............................. 138
About Tablet.............................. 139
Table of Contents v

Help ..................................... 139
Getting Help ...............................140
Videos ....................................141
Simulators ................................141
Tips .......................................141
Samsung Care .............................141
Legal ........................................142
Legal Information ......................... 143
Table of Contents vi

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

Users
Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User
accounts.
For more information, see “Users” on page129.
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97.
Multi Window
Multitask by using two applications at the same time.
For more information, see “Multi Window” on page23.
Smart Stay
The front camera can detect your face to keep the
screen on while you view it.
For more information, see “Smart Stay” on page106.
Special Features 2

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

Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device
for the first time.