Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 User Manual page 38

Basics
Lock screen
Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the screen, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on.
If the screen is off, press the Power key to turn on the screen.
Changing the screen lock method
To change the screen lock method, launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen → Screen lock
type, and then select a method.
When you set a pattern, PIN, or password for the screen lock method, you can protect your
personal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After setting the
screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
• S wipe: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.
• P attern: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.
• P IN: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.
Locked screen
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