Samsung Galaxy Tab A User manual

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Galaxy TabA
User manual

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Table of contents
Features 1
Camera 1
Night mode 1
Expandable storage 1
Multi window 1
Getting started 2
Device layout 3
Assemble your device 5
Start using your device 6
Use the Setup Wizard 6
Lock or unlock your device 7
Accounts 8
Transfer data from an old device 9
Navigation 10
Navigation bar 15
Customize your home screen 17
Digital wellbeing 23
Multi window 24
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Enter text 25
Apps 29
Using apps 30
Uninstall or disable apps 30
Search for apps 30
Sort apps 30
Create and use folders 31
Samsung apps 31
Galaxy Essentials 31
Galaxy Apps 32
Samsung Members 32
Samsung Notes 33
Calculator 35
Calendar 36
Camera 38
Clock 42
Contacts 46
Email 51
Gallery 54

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Internet 58
My Files 61
Google apps 62
Chrome 62
Drive 63
Duo 63
Gmail 63
Google 63
Maps 63
Photos 63
Play Movies &TV 64
Play Music 64
Play Store 64
YouTube 64
Settings 65
Access Settings 66
Search for Settings 66
Connections 66
Wi-Fi 66

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Bluetooth 68
Airplane mode 69
Data usage 69
Nearby device scanning 70
Connect to aprinter 70
Virtual Private Networks 71
Private DNS 71
Ethernet 72
Sound 72
Sound mode 72
Notification sounds 73
Volume 73
System sounds 73
Dolby Atmos 74
Equalizer 74
Headset audio options 74
Adapt sound 74
Notifications 75
Manage notifications 75

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Customize app notifications 75
Smart pop-up view 75
Display 76
Screen brightness 76
Night mode 76
Font size and style 76
Screen zoom 77
Screen timeout 77
Screen saver 77
Reduce animations 77
Double tap to wake up 77
Smart stay 78
Device maintenance 78
Quick optimization 78
Battery 78
Storage and memory card 79
Memory 80
Security 80
Language and input 81

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Date and time 83
Troubleshooting 84
Lock screen and security 87
Screen lock types 87
Clock and information 88
Google Play Protect 88
Find My Mobile 88
Security update 89
Install unknown apps 89
Secure Folder 90
Encrypt SD card 90
View passwords 90
Security update service 91
Device administration 91
Credential storage 91
Strong Protection 91
Advanced security settings 92
Location 92
App permissions 93

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Receive marketing information 93
Accounts 94
Samsung Cloud 94
Add an account 94
Account settings 94
Synchronize accounts 95
Remove an account 95
Users 95
Backup and restore 96
Google settings 97
Accessibility 97
Screen Reader 97
Visibility enhancements 98
Hearing Enhancements 99
Interaction and dexterity 99
Advanced settings 100
Installed services 101
Other settings 101
Help 101

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Daily Board 101
About tablet 102
Learn more 103
Videos 103
Smart Simulator 103
Tips 103
Samsung Care 103
Talk to an agent 103
Legal information 104
Intellectual property 105
Open source software 105
Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of liability 106
Modification of software 106
Samsung Knox 107
Restricting children’s access to your mobile device 107
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 107

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Features
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Features
Camera
The camera on your device has several unique features. See Camera on
page 38.
Night mode
Use adarker theme to keep your eyes comfortable at night. See Night mode on
page 76.
Expandable storage
Expand storage with asupported microSD card. See Memory card on page 79.
Multi window
Multitask by using two applications at the same time. See Multi window on
page 24.