Samsung Galaxy Tab A T597V User manual

Category
Smartphones
Type
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
â„¢
card. See Memory card on page96.
1
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
Speaker
S
peaker
Speaker
Rear camera
Accessory
dock port
Flash
Getting started
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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
5
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
â„¢
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
â„¢
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.
10
Getting started
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A T597V User manual

Category
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Type
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