Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual
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- Page 1 T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Special Features Customize Your Home Screen ....20 ......1 Notification Panel . - Page 3 Email ........56 Samsung+ ....... . . 79 Excel .
- Page 4 Nearby Device Scanning ....92 Notifications ....... . 102 Printing .
- Page 5 Software Update ......119 Samsung Cloud ......128 Lock Screen and Security .
- Page 6 Tips ........141 Samsung Care ......141 Legal .
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Page 7: Special Features
Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features. -
Page 8: Hello Bixby
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. Special Features... -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device. -
Page 10: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time. -
Page 11: Assemble Your Device
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. - Page 12 Charge the Battery Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard your device to maximize battery life. Using other Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB...
- Page 13 “Battery” on page 109. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new While charging, the device and the charger may Samsung‑approved cable. become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation.
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Page 14: Start Using Your Device
Start Using Your Device Lock or Unlock Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device locks automatically when Turn Your Device On or Off the screen times out. The instructions below explain how to turn your device To lock the device: on or off. - Page 15 ™ “Factory Data Reset” on page 117. To set up a Google Account on your device, use Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung Accounts settings. or taking it to your nearest Samsung‑authorized service center, you should remove your Google Account before 1.
- Page 16 Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung activates the FRP security feature. content and apps on your device. To set up a Samsung account on your device, use Disable Factory Reset Protection Accounts settings. To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the 1.
- Page 17 Add an Email Account 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 >...
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Page 18: Learn About Your Device
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. -
Page 19: Front View
Front View Front camera Power key Memory card tray Volume key Recent apps Back Home key Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device... - Page 20 • • Power key Memory card tray Press to turn the screen on or off. Install an optional memory card (not included) for storage of files. For more information, see Press and hold to select a power control option. “Install an Optional Memory Card” on page 5. •...
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Page 21: Back View
Back View Headset jack Microphone Rear camera Flash USB charger/Accessory port Speaker Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device... -
Page 22: Navigation
Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for navigating through your device. • Double‑tap an image to zoom in or out. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light Touch and hold items to activate them. - Page 23 Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new Many of the following common options are usually location. available on various screens: • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. •...
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Page 24: Home Screen
Home Screen Status bar Widget App shortcuts App folder Home screen indicator Primary app shortcuts Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device... - Page 25 Status Bar Notification Icons The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides New email device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification New Gmail alerts on the left. Status Icons File download in progress Battery full File upload in progress...
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Page 26: Customize Your Home Screen
• Customize Your Home To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. Screen • To add a screen, swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. Screens •... - Page 27 Widgets Home Screen Settings Widgets are simple application extensions that run on Customize your Home and Apps screens. a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To add a widget to a Home screen: 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize: 1.
- Page 28 App Shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and then release it.
- Page 29 Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder to open the options menu.
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Page 30: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device... - Page 31 View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any screen. The Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi‑Fi, allowing you to quickly 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the turn them on or off.
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Page 32: Bixby
Bixby Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung device. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/ owners/app/Bixby. To launch Bixby Home: ► From a Home screen, swipe right. Learn About Your Device... -
Page 33: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window is not available for all apps. Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen. 1. - Page 34 Window Controls Multi Window Settings You can modify the way apps are displayed with the The following settings are available for Multi window: Window controls in the Multi window view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ►...
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Page 35: Enter Text
Special Keys Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Use the Samsung Keyboard Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. - Page 36 To enable Google voice typing: • Additional keyboard settings provide assistance with capitalization, punctuation, and much 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. more. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it.
- Page 37 • Configure Google Voice Typing Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. To customize Google Voice typing: • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is ®...
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Page 38: Apps
Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps. -
Page 39: Use Apps
To return to the main Home screen, press the Play Store: Download new apps from the Home key. Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps ™ to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-apps to learn more. Apps... - Page 40 Uninstall Apps Organize Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your install. own custom order. • Some preloaded apps can only be disabled, not To change the order apps are listed: uninstalled.
- Page 41 Use Folders To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap Delete folder.
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Page 42: Applications Settings
Applications Settings 4. Tap More options for the following options: • Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or You can download and install new applications on your name. device. Use Application manager settings to manage • your downloaded and preloaded applications. Default apps: Choose or change apps that are used by default for certain features, like email or Warning: Because this device can be configured with... - Page 43 • 5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the about the application. The following options may be app for access to your device’s information. displayed: • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a •...
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Page 44: Calculator
Calculator View Calculator History You can view and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator. Basic Operation • To view all Calculator history, swipe up or down You can use your calculator to perform basic operations on the history area of the screen. -
Page 45: Calendar
Calendar Calendar View To choose a calendar view: Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option: • Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. Year: Display all twelve months of this year. - Page 46 Create an Event Delete an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
- Page 47 Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Page 48: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Settings Beauty Gallery Flash Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Modes, camera, or effects Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps... - Page 49 • Take Pictures To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up or down. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. • To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings If you have a memory card installed, pictures and icon or Settings.
- Page 50 • Configure Shooting Mode Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical Several visual effects are available. Some modes are direction. not available when taking self‑portraits. • Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera 1.
- Page 51 Both cameras Rear camera • • More options: See more options for the Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher camera modes. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • Sound & shot: Enrich pictures by adding •...
- Page 52 • • Shooting methods: Volume key function: Use the Volume key to take pictures, record video, zoom, or control Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies. system volume. Show palm: Hold your hand out with your • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. palm facing the camera to have your picture taken after a few seconds.
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Page 53: Clock
Clock Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create an alarm event. You can set one‑time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 2. - Page 54 • World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the The World clock lets you keep track of the current time volume of the alarm. in multiple cities around the globe. •...
- Page 55 Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
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Page 56: Contacts
Contacts • Contact photo to assign a picture to the new contact. Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts • Enter a name and other contact information. app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. Add field to enter additional entries. - Page 57 Edit a Contact 3. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text. 4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information.
- Page 58 Export Contacts To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you 2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact to can manually back them up to an optional installed select it.
- Page 59 Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily You can delete a single contact or choose multiple accessible from other apps. contacts to delete. To mark contacts as Favorites: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
- Page 60 Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts You can add more contacts to a group, or remove You can use groups to organize your contacts. contacts. Create a Group 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can create your own contact groups. 2.
- Page 61 Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send an email to members of a group. Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
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Page 62: Email
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email. the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap Done. The contact is displayed in the Create and Send an Email recipients field. - Page 63 There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. you can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email.
- Page 64 These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email.
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Page 65: Excel
Excel Galaxy Apps View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device. Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way You can unlock the full Excel experience with an to find and download free premium apps that are ® Office 365 subscription. -
Page 66: Gallery
Gallery • Favorite to mark the picture as a favorite, and then access it from the Favorites View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. album. • Details to view information about a View Pictures picture. • Launch the Gallery to view pictures on your device. To start a slideshow with the pictures and videos When another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a in the current folder, tap ... - Page 67 Edit Pictures 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap Play video to play the video. You can edit pictures stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Edit Video 2. Tap Gallery, and tap a picture to view it. You can trim segments of a video.
- Page 68 Share Pictures and Videos Direct Share Share content with specific people directly using the You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. sharing panel from within any app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
- Page 69 Delete Pictures and Videos Take a Screenshot You can delete pictures and videos stored on your Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically device. create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ►...
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Page 70: Google Apps
Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs ™ Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a and files. Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2. Tap Google folder > Drive. - Page 71 Google Maps Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and Find your current location and get directions and other contents of your device. location‑based information. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
- Page 72 Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can stream them instantly or download them magazines, and games in Google Play store. for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. 1.
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Page 73: Internet
To access the Internet: page, open a new secret tab, display Internet app settings, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. Quick Menu Access common features of your browser. Command Keys ►... - Page 74 View a Web Site Bookmarks To view a web site: The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, History, and Saved pages. ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. Save and Open Bookmarks To zoom in or out: Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly.
- Page 75 To turn on Secret mode: 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. View History To view a list of recently visited web pages: 3.
- Page 76 To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Tap More options > Turn off Secret mode. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app.
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Page 77: Kids Mode
Create a child‑friendly environment on your device. The following apps are available: Drawing, Gallery, Camera, Music. All content available to the child is controlled in the Parental Controls section. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Kids Mode. Apps... -
Page 78: My Files
Videos: View video files. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Documents: View document files. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. Installation files: View all APK files. 3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. - Page 79 My Files Options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder.
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Page 80: Onedrive
OneDrive OneNote Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. in your free online OneDrive account, which you can Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote ® ® then access from your personal computer, tablet, or notebooks using OneDrive. -
Page 81: Pluto Tv
Pluto TV PowerPoint Stream more than a hundred channels of news, sports, View, create, and edit presentations on your device. You and the Internet’s best, completely free on your tablet. can unlock the full PowerPoint experience with an ® Office 365 subscription. 1. -
Page 82: Samsung Flow
Samsung Flow Samsung Kids Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow. You Samsung Kids is a monthly service that provides can then view notifications and reply to messages from easy access to age‑appropriate activities while also your phone on your connected tablet. You can also use using parental security features. -
Page 83: Samsung Notes
Compose a Note 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes. You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app. 3. Tap a note to view it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Tap the content and make edits. - Page 84 3. While browsing notes, tap More options for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move. • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized. • List/Grid view: Switch between List view and Grid view. • Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app. Apps...
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Page 85: Samsung
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. promotions for your Samsung device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. -
Page 86: Skype
Skype Word Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages View, create, and edit documents on your device. You to anyone around the world using Skype can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 ® subscription. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. -
Page 87: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features. -
Page 88: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Access Settings 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and There are a couple of ways to access your device then tap Settings. -
Page 89: Connections
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices. -
Page 90: Wi-Fi
Wi‑Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local manually. Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. access to a wireless Access Point (AP). - Page 91 • Wi-Fi Options Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi‑Fi. The Wi‑Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of • Install network certificates: Install your device’s advanced Wi‑Fi services. authentication certificates. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
- Page 92 Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct Use Wi‑Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi‑Fi Share data with another device using Wi‑Fi Direct. Direct devices. 1. Connect your tablet to the device using Wi‑Fi Direct. 1.
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Page 93: Bluetooth
Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. that connects your device wirelessly to a number of •... - Page 94 Rename a Paired Device To receive data from another device using Bluetooth: Once you have paired your device to another device, 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your you can rename the paired device to make it easier to tablet using Bluetooth, you will see a request to recognize.
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Page 95: Tablet Visibility
Tablet Visibility Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your tablet. Allow other devices to find your tablet and transfer files. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To enable or disable Tablet visibility: 2. -
Page 96: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage. Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. phone calls and Wi‑Fi. 2. -
Page 97: Location
Location 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Some apps may require one or more location services • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan be turned on for full functionality. for Wi‑Fi networks automatically, even when Wi‑Fi is turned off. -
Page 98: Nearby Device Scanning
Nearby Device Scanning Location Services Location services store and use your device’s most Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them recent location data. Google apps, such as Google up easily. You receive a notification when there are Maps, can use this data to improve your search results available devices to connect to. -
Page 99: Printing
Printing Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. - Page 100 Connect to or Disconnect from To edit or delete a VPN: Your VPN 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. settings >...
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Page 101: Ethernet
Ethernet Configure an Ethernet connection with your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts. Settings... -
Page 102: Sounds And Vibration
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. -
Page 103: Sound Mode
Sound Mode Volume You can switch between sound modes, while preserving Set the system volume level and default volume for the individual sound settings you have made. notifications and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Set the Volume 2. -
Page 104: Notification Sounds
Notification Sounds Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from messages and event reminders. changing this setting. 1. -
Page 105: Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb System Sounds Use these options to determine which notifications can Set various other system sound options. make sounds, and during which time periods you want 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. to enter this mode. 2. -
Page 106: Key-Tap Feedback
4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround Samsung keyboard is tapped. sound. Sound Quality and • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a Effects tube amplifier. -
Page 107: Separate App Sound
Separate App Sound You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sound > Separate app sound. 3. -
Page 108: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. -
Page 109: Block App Notifications
• Block App Notifications Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, and block previews in pop‑ups. Block notifications for apps. • On lock screen: Show content from this app on 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the lock screen. -
Page 110: Display
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Page 111: Screen Brightness
Screen Brightness Blue Light Filter Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep or personal preference. You may also want to adjust better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this screen brightness to conserve battery power. -
Page 112: Screen Zoom And Font
Screen Zoom and Font Icon Frames You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and You can show icons with shaded frames to make them style. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. -
Page 113: Status Bar
Status Bar Screen Saver Configure display options for the Status bar. Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. charging. -
Page 114: Device Maintenance
Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. -
Page 115: Quick Optimization
Quick Optimization Battery The quick optimization feature improves device View how battery power is used for device activities. performance through the following actions: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 2. -
Page 116: Storage
• Storage Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the App power monitor. View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, • Always sleeping apps: Select apps that will or format an optional memory card (not included). be put to sleep immediately when they are not being used. - Page 117 Memory Card (SD Card) Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Once an optional memory card (not included) has been the memory card, unmount the card before removing it installed in your device, the card memory is displayed from the device.
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Page 118: Memory
Memory Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back Check the amount of available memory. You can close up your music and photo files that are stored on the background apps and reduce the amount of memory card because formatting the SD card deletes all the you are using to speed up your device. -
Page 119: Device Security
Device Security Language and Input Configure and monitor security settings for your device. Configure your device’s language and input settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Change the Device Language 2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Device You can add languages to your list and organize them security. - Page 120 Default Keyboard Physical Keyboards You can select a default keyboard for your device’s Customize options when you have a physical keyboard menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be connected to your device (sold separately). downloaded from the Google Play store. 1.
- Page 121 Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: trackpad (not included). • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. Settings next to each TTS engine for 2. Tap Settings > General management > options.
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Page 122: Date And Time
Date and Time Report Diagnostic Information By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are This feature sends diagnostic information about your outside network coverage, you can set date and time device when you are having technical problems. information manually using the date and time settings. -
Page 123: Reset
Reset Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth Reset device and network settings. You can also reset settings with Reset network settings. your device to its factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Reset Settings 2. - Page 124 Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your Before resetting your device: device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. transferred to your storage area.
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Page 125: Software Update
Software Update Auto Restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at Check for and install available software updates for set times. Any unsaved data is lost when the device your device. restarts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. -
Page 126: Lock Screen And Security
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Page 127: Screen Lock Types
Screen Lock Types 3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available: The following Screen lock types are available: • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of • Swipe notifications. • • Pattern Notification icons only: Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon. -
Page 128: Lock Screen Settings
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security for... -
Page 129: Unknown Sources
Google location service. This service must be on Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. in order to find your device. You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to • Send last location: Allow your tablet to send its use Secure Folder. -
Page 130: Encrypt Sd Card
• Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send Display password characters briefly as you type them. security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >... -
Page 131: Device Administration
Device Administration 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Manage your device administrators and application Other security settings for the following options: installation privileges. • Storage type: Select a storage location for 1. -
Page 132: Advanced Security Settings
• Advanced Security Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. Settings • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your Use these options to configure advanced security device. settings. •... -
Page 133: Accounts
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. -
Page 134: Samsung Cloud
Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and Samsung Cloud. categories. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Samsung Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved the prompts to add one. pages, and opened tabs from your browser. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the Gallery: Sync your images and videos. -
Page 135: My Profile
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow the prompts to add one. Settings... - Page 136 Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, types of accounts. you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Account settings and available features vary between 2.
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Page 137: Backup And Restore
Backup and Restore Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung Account 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >... -
Page 138: Google Settings
Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. Available Account. options depend on your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. -
Page 139: Accessibility
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com. -
Page 140: Vision
It may also • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the log your user interface interactions with the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to device. increase the contrast between the keys and the •... -
Page 141: Hearing
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles • with multimedia files when available. Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen if you are color blind or have difficulty reading •... -
Page 142: Dexterity And Interaction
• • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for the left and right balance when using a stereo this action. device. • Click after pointer stops: Automatically click on • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono an item after the pointer stops over it. -
Page 143: More Accessibility Settings
• More Accessibility Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms and calendar events. Settings Accessibility Services Customize additional accessibility features for your Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from device. the Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. -
Page 144: Other Settings
Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. -
Page 145: Accessories
• Legal information: View legal notices and other Manage Game Features legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. Automatically arranges all your games in one place. • Device name: View and change your device’s 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. -
Page 146: Getting Help
Getting Help Additional resources for your device. -
Page 147: Videos
Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Getting Help Videos... -
Page 148: Legal
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Page 149: Legal Information
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP (726-7864) and providing the applicable information. End User License Agreement: For complete terms and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” • English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4 section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the •... - Page 150 Open Source Software All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by Some software components of this product, including or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile...
- Page 151 Product, the purchaser takes Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express construed to create an express or implied warranty or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.
- Page 152 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with Not for children under 3 years. enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be Parental control settings should be enabled to ensure required.
- Page 153 Internet: samsung.com Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features. ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files.