Samsung Galaxy Tab A 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
  
Table of Contents  

Getting Started
 
Learn about your 
mobile device hardware, 
assembly procedures, and 
how to get started using 
your new device.   

2 Front View 
 
 
 
  
 
Front View
 
USB charger/ 
Accessory port 
Recent 
Home key  Proximity sensor 
Front camera 
Back 
• Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects 
near the device. 
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record 
videos of yourself. 
• Back: Return to the previous screen, or close a 
dialog box, menu, or keyboard. 
• Home key: Return to the Home screen. 
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and 
hold for Multi window. 
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the 
USB...

3 Back View 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Back View
 
Microphone 
Power key 
Volume key 
Memory card slot 
Speaker  Headset jack 
Rear camera 
Flash 
Speaker 
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset 
(not included) . 
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. 
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light 
environments when taking a photo or recording 
video. 
• Speaker: Play music and other sounds. 
• Memory card slot: Install an optional memory 
card (not included) for storage of �les. 
• Volume key:...

4 Assemble Your Device 
  
   
  
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 
additional 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. 
1.	  Open the memory card slot cover and turn to 
expose the slot. 
2.	  With the gold contacts facing down, carefully 
slide...

5 Assemble Your Device 
    
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 o�. 
For a quick check of your battery level: 
►	 V

iew the battery charge indicator located in the 
top right corner of your device’s display. A...

6 Set Up Your Device 
 
   
 
   
   
Set Up Your Device
 
Turn Your Device On or O� 
The instructions below explain how to turn your 
device on or o�. 
Turn the Device On 
►	 Press and hold the Power  k ey until the device 
turns on. 
Turn the Device O� 
1.	  Press and hold the Power  key until the 
Device options menu is displayed. 
2.	  Tap Power o�, and con�rm if prompted. 
Initial Set Up 
The �rst time you turn your device on, the Welcome 
screen...