Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 Verizon Wireless User guide

Category
Smartphones
Type
User guide
User guide.
User manual
Table of contents
Special features
1
Getting started
2
Front and back views
3
Assemble your device
4
Install a SIM card and memory card
5
Charge the battery
5
Start using your device
7
Use the Setup Wizard
7
Lock or unlock your device
8
Add a Google account
8
Add a Samsung account
9
Add an email account
9
Transfer data from your old device
9
Navigation
10
Common options
11
Navigation bar
12
Home screen
14
Customize your Home screen
15
Status bar
19
Notification panel
21
Bixby
23
Face recognition
24
Multi window
25
Enter text
27
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Apps
Using apps
Access apps
Add an apps shortcut
Search for apps
Galaxy Essentials
Uninstall or disable apps
Sort apps
Create and use folders
App settings
Samsung apps
Calculator
Calendar
Camera and video
Clock
30
31
31
31
32
32
32
33
33
34
36
36
37
40
46
Contacts
50
Email
57
Galaxy Apps
60
Gallery
61
Hancom Office Viewer
66
Internet
67
My Files
71
Samsung Flow
73
Samsung Notes
74
SmartThings
76
Google apps
77
Chrome
77
Drive
77
Gmail
77
Google
77
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Hangouts
Maps
Photos
Play Movies & TV
Play Music
Play Store
YouTube
Verizon Apps
Cloud
My Verizon
Security and Privacy
Settings
Access Settings
Search for Settings
Connections
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81
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83
Wi-Fi
83
Bluetooth
86
Phone visibility
88
Data usage
88
Airplane mode
90
Mobile hotspot
90
Tethering
93
Mobile networks
93
Location
94
Nearby device scanning
95
Connect to a printer
96
Download booster
96
Virtual Private Networks
97
Ethernet
98
View Verizon account
98
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Sounds and vibration
Sound mode
Volume
Notification sounds
Do not disturb
System sounds
Key-tap feedback
Sound quality and effects
Separate app sound
Notifications
Manage notifications
Display
Screen off settings
Screen brightness
Font and screen zoom
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101
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102
102
102
103
104
104
105
105
106
106
Device maintenance
107
Quick optimization
107
Battery
107
Storage
108
Memory
110
Language and input
110
Date and time
114
Report diagnostic information
115
Reset
115
Factory data reset
116
Auto restart
118
System updates
119
Lock screen and security
120
Screen lock types
120
Clock and information
121
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Biometrics
121
Accounts
129
Google Play Protect
Find My Device
Security update
Install unknown apps
Secure Folder
App permission monitor
Secure startup
Encrypt SD card
Set up SIM card lock
View passwords
Security update service
Device administration
Credential storage
Advanced security settings
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125
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126
126
127
127
Add an account
129
Users
130
Backup and restore
132
Google settings
132
Accessibility
133
Vision
133
Hearing
135
Dexterity and interaction
136
More accessibility settings
136
Accessibility services
137
Other settings
138
Help
138
Automatic unlock
138
Daily Board
138
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Device assistance app
139
About tablet
140
Getting help
141
Videos
141
Smart Simulator
141
Tips
141
Samsung Care
141
Legal
142
Legal information
143
Intellectual property
144
Open source software
145
Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of
liability
145
Modification of software
146
Samsung Knox
146
Restricting children’s access to your
mobile device
147
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
147
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Special features
Meet Bixby
Bixby can help you understand your settings
and set up your Samsung device. See Bixby
on page 23.
Face recognition
Configure facial recognition security to add
an extra layer of security when using your
device. See Face recognition on page 24.
Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s
volume. See Media volume limiter on
page 100.
Multi window
Multitask by using two applications at the
same time. See
Multi window on page 25
.
S
pecial features 1
Getting started
Front and back views
3
Assemble your device
4
Start using your device
7
Front and back views
Flash
USB charger/Accessory port
Light
sensor
Power key
Front camera
Volume keys
SpeakerSpeaker
SIM/
microSD
card tray
Rear
camera
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Getting started 3
Assemble your device
Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
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Getting started 4
Install a SIM card and
memory card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use
your previous SIM card.
You can install an optional microSD
memory card
(not included) to add more memory space to your
device. A memory card can be installed at any time.
It is not necessary to install it prior to using the
device.
Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
A charger (charging head and USB Type-C 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: Use only charging devices and batteries that
are approved by Samsung. Samsung charging devices
and batteries are designed for your device to
maximize battery life. Using other charging devices
and batteries may void your warranty and may cause
damage.
Getting started 5
1. Insert the USB Type-C 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.
While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot and stop charging. This usually does not
affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in
the device’s normal range of operation.
Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for
the device to cool down. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
Getting started
6
Start using your device
The instructions below explain how to turn your
device on or off.
To turn the device on:
u Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup
Wizard 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.
Getting started 7
Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device. By default, the device locks automatically
when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
u Press the Power key.
To unlock the device:
u Press the Power key, and then drag your finger
across the screen.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To choose a secure screen lock, see Set a secure
screen lock o
n page 120.
Add a Google account
Your new device uses your Google
account to fully
utilize its Android
features.
1.
From
S
ettings, tap Accounts > Accounts.
2.
Tap
A
dd account > Google.
No
te: When you sign in to a Google account, Factory
Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires
your Google account information when resetting to
factory settings. For more information, see Factory
reset protection o
n page 117.
Getting started 8
Add a Samsung account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Accounts > Accounts.
2.
Tap
Ad
d account > Samsung account.
Note: To quickly access your Samsung account, tap
Settings > Samsung account.
Add an email account
View and manage all of your email accounts.
1.
From
Se
ttings, tap Accounts > Accounts.
2.
Ta
p
Add account > Ema
il.
Transfer data from your
old device
Use Smart Switch
to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/smart-switch
.
To use Smart Switch:
1.
From
Settings, tap Accounts > Smart Switch.
2. F
ollow the prompts and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
Getting started 9
Navigation
Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic
object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
l Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
l Tap an item to select it.
l Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.
Double-tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
l 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.
l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
l Drag a widget to place it in a new location.
Getting started 10
Pinch and spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
l Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a web page.
l 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.
l
More options: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen.
l
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
l
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.
l
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
l
( On/Off: Tap to turn the option on or
off .
l
Menu: Tap to view available options for
the field.
Getting started 11
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Navigation bar
The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen,
displays the navigation keys.
Hide/Show
Navig
ation keys
Full screen mode
The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode.
T
o enter or exit full screen mode:
u Double-tap the Hide/Show icon to the left of the
navigation keys.
To view the navigation keys in full screen mode:
u Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to
display the Navigation bar.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 Verizon Wireless User guide

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