Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 AT&T, SM-T387AA AT&T User manual

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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
6
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
Multi window
23
Enter text
25
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Apps
28
Contacts
47
Using apps
29
Email
54
Galaxy Apps
57
Access apps
29
Gallery
58
Add an apps shortcut
29
Hancom Office Viewer
63
Search for apps
30
Internet
64
Galaxy Essentials
30
My Files
68
Uninstall or disable apps
30
Phone
70
Sort apps
31
Samsung Flow
81
Create and use folders
31
S
amsung Notes
A
pp settings
32
82
Samsung+
84
Samsung apps
34
SmartThings
86
Calculator
34
Secure Folder
87
Calendar
35
Google apps
90
Camera and video
38
Chrome
90
Clock
43
ii
Drive
Gmail
Google
Hangouts
Maps
Photos
Play Movies & TV
Play Music
Play Store
YouTube
AT&T apps
AT&T AllAccess
AT&T ProTech
Device Help
DIRECTV
90
90
90
90
91
91
91
91
91
92
93
93
93
93
93
Messages
93
myAT&T
93
Setup & Transfer
93
Additional apps
94
Facebook
94
Settings
95
Access Settings
96
Search for Settings
96
Connections
97
Wi-Fi
97
Bluetooth
100
Tablet visibility
102
Data usage
102
Airplane mode
104
Mobile networks
104
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Location
Nearby device scanning
Connect to a printer
Virtual Private Networks
Ethernet
Sounds and vibration
Sound mode
Vibrations
Volume
Ringtone
Notification sounds
Do not disturb
System sounds
Key-tap feedback
Sound quality and effects
105
106
107
107
109
110
110
110
111
112
112
113
113
114
114
Separate app sound
115
Notifications
116
Manage notifications
116
Smart alert
116
Display
117
Screen off settings
117
Screen brightness
118
Blue light filter
118
Font and screen zoom
119
Device maintenance
120
Quick optimization
120
Battery
120
Storage
121
Memory
123
Language and input
123
iv
Date and time
127
Encrypt SD card
136
Reset
Factory data reset
Auto restart
Software update
Lock screen and security
Screen lock types
Clock and information
Google Play Protect
Find My Mobile
Security update
Install unknown apps
Secure Folder
App permission monitor
Secure startup
128
129
131
131
132
132
133
133
134
134
135
135
135
136
Factory data reset password
137
Set up SIM card lock
137
View passwords
137
Security update service
138
Device administration
138
Credential storage
139
Advanced security settings
139
Accounts
141
Samsung Cloud
141
Add an account
141
Users
143
Backup and restore
144
Google settings
146
Accessibility
147
v
Vision
147
Legal
155
Hearing
Dexterity and interaction
More accessibility settings
Accessibility services
Other settings
TV Mode
Device assistance app
About tablet
Getting help
Videos
Smart Simulator
Tips
Samsung Care
149
150
150
151
152
152
152
153
154
154
154
154
154
Legal information
156
Intellectual property
157
Open source software
158
Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of
liability
158
Modification of software
159
Notice from AT&T
160
Samsung Knox
161
Restricting children’s access to your
mobile device
161
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
162
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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.
Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s
volume. See Media volume limiter on
page 111.
Multi window
Multitask by using two applications at the
same time. See
Multi window on page 23
.
Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly.
See
D
irect share on page 53
.
Special features 1
Getting started
Front and back views
3
Assemble your device
4
Start using your device
7
Front and back views
Rear camera
USB charger/Accessory port
Headset jack
Front camera
Power key
Volume keys
SIM/microSD
card tray
Microphone
Devices andsoftwareare constantly evolving the illustrations yousee hereare forreference only.
Getting started 3
Assemble your device
Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Devices andsoftwareare constantly evolving the illustrations yousee hereare forreference only.
Getting started 4
Install a SIM card and
memory car
d
Whe
n 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.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until
the tray pops out.
2.
Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold
co
ntacts facing down.
3. Place the memory card on the tray with the
go
ld contacts facing down.
4.
Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into
the slot.
Getting started 5
Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
A 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: 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.
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.
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 on page 132.
Add a Google account
Your new device uses your Google
account to fully
utilize its Android
features.
1.
From
Settings, tap C
loud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
T
ap
Add account > G
oogle.
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 130.
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 Clou
d and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Ad
d account > Sams
ung account.
Note: T
o quickly access your Samsung account, tap
Settings > Samsung account.
Add an email account
View and manage all of your email accounts.
1.
From
Settings, tap Clou
d and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Ad
d account > Email.
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
us
e Smart Switch:
1.
From
Settings, tap Clou
d and accounts >
Smart Switch.
2. Fol
low 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.
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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.
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.
l
Getting started 11
Navigation bar
The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen,
displays the navigation keys.
Hide/Show
Navi
gation keys
Full screen mode
The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode.
To
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.
Getting started 12
Navigation bar settings
You can configure the Navigation bar background
color and button layout.
u
From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar
for the following settings:
l Show and hide button: Add a button on the
left side of the navigation bar to show or hide
the Navigation bar.
l Background color: Choose a color for the
background of the Navigation bar.
l Button layout: Choose the order of the
navigation keys.
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