Samsung Galaxy Tab A T597V User manual

User manual

Table of contents

Features 1

Meet Bixby 1

Camera 1

Dark mode 1

Multi window 1

Expandable storage 1

Getting started 2

Front view 3

Back view 4

Set up your device 5

Charge the battery 6

Accessories 6

Start using your device 6

Use the Setup Wizard 7

Transfer data from an old device 7

Lock or unlock your device 8

Side key settings 9

Accounts 10

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Navigation 11

Navigation bar 16

Customize your home screen 17

Bixby Home 23

Digital wellbeing and parental controls 24

Biometric security 25

Multi window 27

Enter text 28

Apps 33

Using apps 34

Uninstall or disable apps 34

Search for apps 34

Sort apps 34

Create and use folders 35

App settings 35

Samsung apps 37

Galaxy Essentials 37

Galaxy Store 37

Samsung Flow 37

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SmartThings 38

Calculator 39

Calendar 40

Camera 42

Clock 47

Contacts 52

Email 57

Gallery 60

Internet 65

MyFiles 68

Samsung Notes 70

Google apps 72

Chrome 72

Drive 72

Gmail 72

Google 72

Hangouts 72

Maps 73

Photos 73

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Play Movies & TV 73

Play Music 73

Play Store 73

YouTube 74

Carrier apps 75

Cloud 75

Digital Secure 75

My Verizon 75

Settings 76

Access Settings 77

Search for Settings 77

Connections 77

Wi-Fi 77

Bluetooth 79

Airplane mode 80

Mobile networks 81

Data usage 81

Mobile hotspot 82

Tethering 84

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Nearby device scanning 84

Connect to a printer 85

Download booster 85

Virtual Private Networks 85

Private DNS 86

Ethernet 86

View Verizon account 87

Sounds and vibration 87

Sound mode 87

Volume 88

Notification sound 89

System sounds 89

Dolby Atmos 89

Equalizer 89

UHQupscaler 90

Adapt sound 90

Separate app sound 90

Notifications 91

Manage notifications 91

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Block app notifications 91

Smart pop-up view 91

Display 92

Screen brightness 92

Dark mode 92

Font size and style 93

Screen zoom 93

Screen timeout 93

Screen saver 94

Reduce animations 94

Double tap to wake 94

Device maintenance 95

Quick optimization 95

Battery 95

Storage 96

Memory 97

Advanced options 97

Language and input 98

Date and time 101

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Troubleshooting 101

Lock screen and security 104

Screen lock types 104

Google Play Protect 106

Find My Device 106

Security update 106

Install unknown apps 106

Secure Folder 107

Secure startup 107

Encrypt or decrypt SD card 107

Set up SIM card lock 108

View passwords 108

Device administration 108

Credential storage 109

Advanced security settings 109

Permission manager 110

Send diagnostic data 110

Location 110

Accounts 112

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Add an account 112

Account settings 112

Users 112

Remove an account 113

Backup and restore 113

Google settings 114

Accessibility 114

Screen Reader 114

Visibility enhancements 115

Hearing enhancements 116

Interaction and dexterity 116

Advanced settings 118

Installed services 119

About Accessibility 119

Other settings 119

Help 119

Daily Board 119

About tablet 120

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Learn more 121

Videos 121

Samsung Care 121

Talk to an agent 121

Tips 121

Legal information 122

Samsung Knox 122

Restricting children’s access to your mobile device 123

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Features

Meet Bixby

Bixby learns what you like to do and works with your favorite apps and

services to help you get more done. See Bixby Home on page23.

Camera

The camera on your device has several unique features. See Camera on

page42.

Dark mode

Use a darker theme to keep your eyes comfortable at night. See Dark mode on

page92.

Multi window

Multitask by using two applications at the same time. See Multi window on

page27.

Expandable storage

Expand storage with a supported microSD

™

card. See Memory card on page96.

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Getting started

Front view

Back view

Set up your device

Start using your device

2

Front view

USB charger/

A

ccessory port

Volume keys

Side key

Front camera

SIM/microSD

card tray

Headset jack

Getting started

3

Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Back view

Speaker

S

peaker

Speaker

Rear camera

Accessory

dock port

Flash

Getting started

4

Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Set up your device

Your device uses a nano-SIM card. A SIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able

to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier for more details.

Install SIM/microSD card

Place the SIM card and optional

microSD card (sold separately)

into the tray with the gold

contacts facing down.

Charge your device

Before turning on your device,

charge it fully.

NOTEThe use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to

federal and local guidelines and restrictions. Check with appropriate authorities

and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your

device.

Getting started

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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

NOTEUse only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) 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.

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 a power

outlet.

TIP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.

Accessories

Supported accessories (sold separately) can be configured through Settings. This

option may only appear after you have connected an accessory to your device.

Visit samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories to learn more.

◌

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Accessories.

Start using your device

Use the Side key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked or

broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.

◌

Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on.



•

To turn the device off, open the Notification panel, and tap

Power

>

Power off

. Confirm when prompted.



•

To restart your device, open the Notification panel, and tap

Power

>

Restart

. Confirm when prompted.

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Getting started

TIP You can also turn your device off by pressing the Side and Volume down keys

at the same time. To learn more about powering off your device from Settings,

tap Advanced features > Side key > How to power off your tablet.

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.

Transfer data from an old device

Use Smart Switch

™

to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,

calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data via

USBcable, Wi-Fi, or computer.

Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn more.

1.

From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Smart Switch.

2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

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Getting started

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. For more information about screen

locks, see Lock screen and security on page104.

Side key

Press to lock.

Press to turn

on the screen

and then swipe

the screen to

unlock it.

Getting started

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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Side key settings

You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.

Double press

Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.

1.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.

2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:

l Quick launch camera (default)

l Open Bixby

l Open app

Press and hold

Choose which feature is launched when you press and hold the Sidekey.

1.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.

2. Under the Press and hold heading, tap an option:

l Wake Bixby (default)

l Power off menu

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Getting started

Accounts

Set up and manage your accounts.

TIPAccounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. See

your carrier for more information.

Add a Google Account

Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed

from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android

™

features.

1.

From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.

2.

Tap Add account > Google.

NOTE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 on page103.

Add a Samsung account

Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full

use of Samsung apps.

1.

From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.

2.

Tap Add account> Samsung account.

TIPTo quickly access your Samsung account, from Settings tap Samsung

account profile.

Add an email account

Sign in to one or more of your email accounts to view and manage email messages.

1.

From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.

2.

Tap Add account > Email.

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Getting started

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