Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 Wi-Fi User Manual

TABLET

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating

your device and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started...............................1

Front View .....................................2

Back View......................................3

Assemble Your Device ..........................4

Set Up Your Device .............................7

Set Up Accounts on Your Device .................9

Know Your Device ...........................11

Home Screen..................................12

Customize the Home Screen....................13

Status Bar ....................................17

Navigation ...................................19

Notification Panel .............................21

MultiWindow ................................ 24

SPen ........................................ 26

Air Command ................................ 29

Enter Text.................................... 34

Applications ................................37

Apps List ....................................38

Google Apps ................................. 42

Additional Apps .............................. 45

Calculator.................................... 47

Calendar..................................... 48

Table of Contents

Camera and Video .............................51

Clock ...................................... 56

Contacts .....................................60

Email........................................ 66

Galaxy Apps .................................. 70

Gallery .......................................71

Internet ......................................74

My Files ..................................... 78

SamsungNotes ...............................81

Settings .....................................83

How to Use Settings ......................... 84

Wi‑Fi ........................................ 85

Bluetooth.................................... 89

AirplaneMode ............................... 92

Data Usage .................................. 93

More Connection Settings..................... 94

Smart Manager............................... 97

Applications Settings ......................... 99

Sound Settings .............................. 103

Notifications ................................ 107

Display Settings............................. 108

SPenSettings................................111

Advanced Features ...........................113

Users........................................114

Wallpaper ...................................116

Home Screen Settings ........................117

Lock Screen and Security......................118

Privacy ..................................... 124

Accessibility ................................ 128

Accounts ....................................131

Table of Contents

Google Settings ............................. 133

Backup and Reset ........................... 134

Language and Input ......................... 138

Battery ..................................... 143

Storage..................................... 144

Accessories ..................................147

Date and Time............................... 148

About Device................................ 149

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Getting Started

Learn about your mobile device

hardware, assemblyprocedures, and how to get started usingyour

new device.

Front View

1. Front camera: Take

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Getting Started 2 Front View

self‑portraits and record

videos of yourself.

2. Power key: Press and hold to

turn the device on or off, or to restart it. Press to lock or wake

up the screen.

3. Volume key: Adjust the volume

of your device’s sounds and

audio playback.

4. Memory card tray: Install an

optional memory card (not

included) for storage of files. For more information, see

“Install an Optional Memory Card” on page46 .

5. Back: Return to the previous

screen, or close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

6. Home key: Return to the Home

screen.

7. Recent: Tap to display recent

apps, or touch and hold for Multiwindow

8. Light sensor: Use the ambient

light level to adjust the screen brightness and contrast.

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Back View

1. USB charger/Accessory port:

Getting Started 3 Back View

Connect the USBcharger (included) and other optional accessories (not included).

2. Headset jack: Connect an

optional headset (not included).

3. Flash: Illuminate subjects in

low-light environments when

taking a photo or recording

video.

4. Speaker: Play music and other

sounds.

5. S Pen: Access a variety of

powerful functions on your

device with the versatile

™

SPen

6. Rear camera: Take pictures and

record videos.

7. Microphone: Record audio and

detect voice commands.

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.

Install an Optional Memory Card

You can install an optional microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card (notincluded) to add more memory space to yourdevice.

Note: A memory card can be installed at any time. It is

not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

For more information on installing a memory card, see “Memory Card (SD Card)” on page145.

1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to

expose the slot.

2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide

the memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks into place.

Getting Started 4 Assemble Your Device

3. Close the memory card slot cover.

Charge the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USBcable) is included with the device for charging the

battery from any standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the

device while charging.

Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.

Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries

approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are

designed for your device to maximize battery life.

Usingother accessories may invalidate your warranty

and may cause damage.

Getting Started 5 Assemble Your Device

1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/

Accessory port.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and

then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and

remove the USB cable from the device when

charging is complete.

When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is low and only a few minutes of

operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at

regular intervals.

In this condition, your device conserves its remaining

battery power by dimming the screen.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

For a quick check of your battery level:

► View the battery charge indicator located in the top

right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color (

)

indicates a full charge.

You can also choose to display a percentage value. Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea

of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see “Battery” on page143.

Getting Started 6 Assemble Your Device

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off

The following instructions explain how to turn your

device on or off.

Turn the Device On

To turn the device on: ► Press and hold the Power key until the device

turnson.

Restart the Device

If your device stops responding to taps or finger gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan

restart your device. ► Press and hold the Power key and the

Volumedown key at the same time for morethan

seven seconds.

Turn the Device Off

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold the Power key until the

deviceoptions screen is displayed.

2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

Getting Started 7 Set Up Your Device

Initial Set Up

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome

screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language,

connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly threetimes.

Secure Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.

Getting Started 8 Set Up Your Device

Lock the Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.

To lock the device:

► Press the Power ke y.

Unlock the Device

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see

“Set a Screen Lock” on page118.

To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag

your finger across the screen.

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung

content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing

Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.

– or –

To create a new Samsung account or set up your

Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see “Accounts” on page131.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts.

2. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.

Getting Started 9 Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Google Account

Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,

GoogleHangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set

up your existing Google Account or create a new GoogleAccount.

– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your GoogleAccount on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see

“Accounts” on page131.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts.

2. Tap Addaccount > Google.

Factory Reset Protection

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on. Factory Reset

Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using

your device if it is reset to factory settings without your

permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can

use the device.

You will not be able to access the device after a factory

data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount username and password. For more information, see

“Factory Data Reset” on page136.

Caution: You should remove your Google Account

before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the

device to factory settings.

Getting Started 10 Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Enable Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically

turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security

feature. For more information, see google.com.

Disable Factory Reset Protection

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > Google.

If you have more than one Google Account set

•

up on your device, tap the Google Account you

want to remove.

3. Tap More > Remove account.

Know 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.

Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.

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Know Your Device 12 Home Screen

1. Status bar: Displays device

status icons (right) and notification icons (left). For more information, see “Status Bar” on page17.

2. App folder: Groups

multiple apps into a folder.

3. Apps list: Allows quick

access to all of your applications.

4. Primary app shortcuts:

Displays these shortcuts on all Home screens.

5. Home screen indicator:

Indicates which

Homescreen is currently

visible.

6. App shortcuts: Launches

your favorite applications.

7. Widget: Runs as a simple

application extension

(nota shortcut) on a Homescreen.

Customize the Home Screen

Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and

folders, andusing wallpapers.

To access Home screen manager: ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen.

► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Use these

options to manage screens:

Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,

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and then tap Add.

Know Your Device 13 Customize the Home Screen

Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and

•

then drag it to Delete.

Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap

•

Main Home screen at the top of a screen.

This screen is displayed when you press the

Home key.

Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a

•

screen, and then drag it to a newposition.

Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the

•

screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen. Toenable or disable this feature, tap On/Off at the top of the screen.

Wallpapers

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

For more information, see “Wallpaper ” on page116.

To access Wallpaper settings:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >

Wallpaper.

Widgets

Widgets are simple application extensions that

run on a Homescreen. There are many kinds of

widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and

manyothers.

Know Your Device 14 Customize the Home Screen

Add a Widget to a Home Screen

You can add a widget to a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Widgets.

3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen, and then release it.

Remove a Widget

You can remove a widget that you added to a

Homescreen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to

releaseit.

2. Drag the widget to Delete and releaseit.

Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it

just removes the widget from the Home screen.

App Shortcuts

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a

Homescreen, and then release it.

Move a Shortcut

You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to another.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.

2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and

releaseit.

3. Swipe to a new Home screen.

4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available location, or drag it to a specific location and

releaseit.

Remove a Shortcut

You can remove a shortcut that you added to a

Homescreen.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the app shortcut to Delete and releaseit.

Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.

Know Your Device 15 Customize the Home Screen

Folders

Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.

4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

To add more apps, touch and hold an app

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shortcut and drag it to the folder.

Create a Folder

You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app

shortcut.

2. Drag the shortcut on top of another app shortcut

until a highlighted box appears.

3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.

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Palette: Change

•

Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps

•

to select them, and then tapAdd.

Know Your Device 16 Customize the Home Screen

the color.

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

You can remove a folder that

Homescreen.

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

2. Drag the folder to Delete and release it.

Confirmwhen prompted.

you added to a

Status Bar

The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left.

Status Icons

Battery full: Battery is fully charged. Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.

Battery low: Battery is low. Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.

Battery charging: Battery is charging. Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is available.

Know Your Device 17 Status Bar

Notification Icons

New email: New email has arrived.

New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.

File download in progress: Download of a file

or app is in progress. File upload in progress: File is being

uploaded or sent.

Know Your Device 18 Status Bar

GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal.

App updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play store.

App updates complete: App installation or updates are complete.

Navigation

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device.

Touchscreen Navigation

Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device.

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.

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Tap an item to select it.

•

Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

•

Know Your Device 19 Navigation

Touch and Hold



Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.

Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to

•

moveit.

Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of

•

options.

Swipe

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

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Swipe the screen to scroll through the Homescreens

•

or menu options.

Drag

Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.

Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

•

Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a

•

Homescreen.

Pinch and Spread

Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart.

Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture

•

or a webpage.

Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while

•

viewing a picture or a web page.

Common Options

The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.

More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen.

•

This often allows you to select items to delete or share.

Delete: Tap to select items to delete.

•

Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose

•

a sharing method.

Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

•

On/Of f: Tap to turn the option on or

•

off .

•

enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap

a checkbox at the top of the screen to selectall.

•

( )

Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When

Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.

Know Your Device 20 Navigation

Notification Panel

1. Manage users: Display the

Users screen.

Know Your Device 21 Notification Panel

2. View all: See all available

Quicksettings.

3. Quick connect: Search for

nearby devices to connect with quickly and easily.

4. Clear: Clear all notifications.

5. Notification settings: Enable

or disable notifications from each app. For more information, see

“Notifications” on page107.

6. Notification card: View details

about a notification.

7. Screen brightness: Adjust

screen brightness.

8. Quick settings: Quickly enable

or disable a feature.

9. Settings: Display the Settings

screen.

View the Notification Panel

You can access the Notification panel from any

Homescreen.

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification

panel.

2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.

To open an item, tap it.

•

To clear a single notification, drag the

•

notification left or right.

To clear all notifications, tap Clear.

•

3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap

Back to close the Notification panel.

Know Your Device 22 Notification Panel

Quick Settings

In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

To view additional Quick settings:

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notificationpanel.

2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons.

To customize the Quick settings that display:

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

2. Tap

3. Tap Done to save.

View all, and then tap Edit.

Quick settings: Drag the icons to change their

•

positions.

Quick connect: Tap On/Off to show or hide this

•

feature on the Notification panel.

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