Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 User manual

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6
Device Setup Guide

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Contents
You have received a Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) tablet. In this document
you’ll find the following to get your device and SIM up and running:
p.3 Tablet overview
p.6 Pre-setup charging
p.8 First time setup
p.19 Installing the SIM
p.27 Setting up a Google account
p.36 Finishing Up
p.42 Troubleshooting

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: In the box
Power adaptor
USB cable
Quick start
guide and
warranty card
Tablet in
protective
sleeve

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Device Overview

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: SIM Overview
SIM card
Top-up card
Welcome booklet
The outer plastic packaging has a sticker
with the associated mobile number, PIN
and PUK code

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Pre-Setup: Charging

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Charging
The tablet must be charged before use,
however does not need to be fully
charged for setup. Try to plug it in
somewhere accessible so you can
continue with setup while it charges.
1. Attach the USB cable to the
included power adaptor
1. Plug in to the multipurpose jack at
the bottom of the tablet and charge
via an accessible wall socket
1. Hold down the power button for 2-
3 seconds to switch the tablet on
USB
cable
Power adaptor

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First Time Setup

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: First Time Setup
1. Press and hold the power key (top
right) for a few seconds to switch
on the device
1. If the device does not switch on:
a. Please ensure you have
charged the device for at least
half an hour
b. If it is still not working, contact
the Digital Bridge team:
[e-mail] or
0345 222 0333

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Language
1. Select your language -the default
should be English (United
Kingdom)
1. Tap the blue button to proceed
Note: While you can choose another
language if preferred, we recommend
using English (UK) if you wish to use this
guide for reference
If you require accessibility options such
as a screen reader or visibility
enhancements, tap on “Accessibility” on
this screen before proceeding

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Internet
The next screen is for WiFi setup. If you
have WiFi in your home:
1. Locate the name and password for
the network. This is usually found
on the router.
1. Select the network name and enter
the password, and tap ‘Connect’
then ‘Next’ once ‘Connected’
appears in blue
Use the eye button to show the
password as it’s typed (ensure you are
in a private location when doing this)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Internet
If you will be using the SIM card
provided:
1. (Optional) Switch off WiFi using the
toggle
2. Tap ‘Skip’

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Continuing Setup
You will be asked to read and accept the
terms and conditions for the device
We recommend ticking End User
Licence Agreement and leaving the
other two options unticked. However
it’s up to you -tap ‘learn more’ under
any of the options to find out more
about each one
Tap ‘Next’ to proceed

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Continuing Setup
You will need to to read and agree to
Google’s terms and conditions
We recommend that the location
settings are switched off at this stage to
preserve data, and can be switched on
later from the device settings if
required. Tap on the blue toggles to
switch these on and off as preferred.
When you’re ready, tap ‘Next’ to
proceed

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Continuing Setup
If you have connected to WiFi, skip to
p.27 to complete Google Account setup
before continuing with the next steps
Select today’s date and the correct
time. Please note this is important as if
you use the default time some updates
and features may not work properly.
Add your name on the next screen
(optional) for personalisation

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Screen Lock
The next screen will ask you to set up
device protection using one of the
following -this is highly recommended.
You will require this for future access -
so remember what you choose or make
a note somewhere safe
●Pattern -Draw a pattern on a 9x9
grid, covering at least 4 dots
●PIN -Set a PIN with at least 4 digits.
Remember to not use something
too obvious like your birthday or
‘1234’
●Password -Set a password with at
least 4 letters, numbers or symbols
-remember our password tips from
page 22!

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Samsung Account
It is advised to skip the Samsung
Account setup at this stage
However if you wish to set up an
account, or already have one, fill in the
details here
You can come back to this later through
your tablet settings

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Continuing Setup
Tap on ‘Set screen layout’ to adjust the
screen zoom and font size if required
Once you’re happy with the preview,
tap ‘OK’ and ‘Finish’ to complete setup

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Installing the SIM

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A6: Preparing the SIM
1. Take the SIM card out of
the packaging
1. There are three SIM sizes
-standard, micro and
nano.
1. Break out the nano SIM
option -this is the
smallest option
Keep the packaging, welcome
booklet and top-up card in a
safe place for future reference