Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
How to Use Settings
 
Access Settings 
There are a couple of ways to access your device 
settings. 
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From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
– or – 
Dr

ag down from the Status bar to display the 
Noti�cation panel, and then tap  S
 ettings. 
Search for Settings 
If you are not sure exactly where to �nd a certain 
setting, you can use the Search feature. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Search. 
• Enter a word or words in the Search...

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Wi-Fi
 
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain 
types of Wireless Local Area 
Networks (WLAN) . Wi-Fi 
communication requires access 
to a wireless Access Point (AP) . 
Turn Wi-Fi On or O� 
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover 
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2.	 T

ap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on 
or o�. 
Wi-Fi Status Indicators 
Status...

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Wi-Fi Options 
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many 
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Wi-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on. 
3.  Tap More for options: 
• Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network. 
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other 
equipment. 
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your 
device to set up a...

  
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Bluetooth
 
Bluetooth is a short-range 
communications technology that 
connects your device wirelessly 
to a number of Bluetooth 
devices, such as headsets 
and hands-free car Bluetooth 
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled 
computers, printers, and wireless 
devices. 
Note : The Bluetooth communication range is 
approximately 30 feet. 
Turn Bluetooth On or O� 
Use the settings menu to turn your device’s 
Bluetooth on or o�. 
1. From a Home screen, tap...

  
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
   
Note
: Due to di�erent speci�cations and features 
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and 
operations may be di�erent, and functions such as 
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all 
Bluetooth compatible devices. 
Rename a Paired Device 
Once you have paired your device to another 
device, you can rename the paired device to make it 
easier to recognize. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2.	 Tap Blue

tooth, and...

  
 
   
Airplane Mode
 
Airplane mode disconnects your 
device from all networks and 
turns o� connectivity features, 
such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 
While in Airplane mode, you 
can use other features such as 
playing music, watching videos, 
and other o�ine applications. 
Enable Airplane Mode 
To enable or disable Airplane mode: 
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Airplane mode, and then tap On/O� to 
enable or disable the option. 
Not

e : You...

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Data Usage
 
Monitor how your data is 
being used, and set limits and 
restrictions to conserve it. 
Note : Your service provider may account for data 
usage di�erently. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Data usage for options: 
• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, 
and then choose a time period for data usage. 
Data usage for the period is displayed on the 
graph, along with usage by application at the 
bottom of the screen. 
• By application:...

  
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
 
   
   
 
   
 
More Connection Settings
 
The More connection settings 
allow you to con�gure a variety 
of connectivity settings for your 
device. 
Nearby Device Scanning 
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them 
up easily. You receive a noti�cation when there are 
available devices to connect to. 
Note : This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy 
scanning even if Bluetooth is turned o� on your 
device. 
To enable nearby device...

  
 
   
   
 
   
 
Ethernet 
Manage your Ethernet connections. 
1. F

rom a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. T

ap More connection settings. 
3.	  Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect 
to an Ethernet network. 
Screen Share 
Share your device's screen with supported devices 
using either Smart View or Screen Mirroring. 
1. F

rom a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. T

ap More connection settings. 
3.  Tap Screen share 
4.	  Tap On/O� to enable the feature, and then...

  
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
     
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
Smart Manager
 
Smart manager provides an 
overview of the status of your 
device’s battery, storage, RAM, 
and device security. You can 
also automatically optimize your 
device’s system resources. 
Access Smart Manager 
To access Smart Manager: 
1. From a Home scr
 een, tap Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Smar

t Manager. 
Quick Optimization 
The quick optimization feature improves device 
performance through the following actions: 
• Identifying apps that use...