Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

  
 
   
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Applications Settings
 
Manage settings for applications 
on your device. 
Application Manager 
You can download and install new applications 
on your device. Use Application manager settings 
to manage your downloaded and preloaded 
applications. 
Warning: Because this device can be con�gured 
with system software not provided by or supported 
by Google or any other company, you operate this 
software at your own risk. 
Application Manager...

  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Default Applications 
If you have multiple applications of the same type, 
such as email apps, you can select one app to be 
the default. 
You can also use a simpler Home screen that 
provides an easier user experience for �rst-time 
users. 
1. F

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

ap Applications > Default applications. 
3.  Tap the following to choose default apps: 
• Browser app: Choose a default browser app. 
• Messaging app: Choose a...

  
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Sound
 
Con�gure the Sounds and 
noti�cations used to indicate 
noti�cations, screen touches, 
and other interactions. 
Sound Mode 
You can switch between sound modes, while 
preserving the individual sound settings you have 
made. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2.	 Tap S

ound > Sound mode, and then choose a 
mode: 
• Sound: Use the sounds and volume levels you 
have chosen in Sound settings for...

  
 
   
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Do Not Disturb	 
This se
tting allows you to block all noti�cations 
and alerts. The options below determine what 
noti�cations can make sounds, and during what time 
periods you want to enter this mode. 
To acti
vate Do not disturb mode: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2. Tap S

ounds and noti�cations > Do not disturb. 
3.  Tap Turn on now to enable this option. 
Allow Exceptions...

  
 
   
 
Noti�cations
 
Select which apps you want 
to receive alerts from. Alerts 
include noti�cations, sounds, 
and vibrations. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Noti�cations. 
3.	  Tap On/O� next to an app to enable or disable 
noti�cations. 
• Tap Advanced to con�gure more noti�cation 
options for individual apps. 
Settings	 61 Noti�cations   

  
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
   
 
     
 
Display
 
Con�gure your display’s 
brightness, screen timeout delay, 
and other display settings. 
Brightness 
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your 
surroundings or personal preference. You may also 
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery 
power. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett i
ngs . 
2. Tap Displa

y. 
3.  Customize options under Brightness: 
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom 
brightness...

  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Screensaver 
The Screensaver setting controls what is displayed 
on the screen when the device is docked (dock 
not included) or while charging. You can choose to 
display colors or display photos. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Display > Screensaver. 
3.  Tap On/O� to enable Screensaver. 
4.  Con�gure options: 
• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing 
screen of colors. 
• Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table. 
T...

  
 
   
 
 
 
 
Advanced Features
 
Con�gure features on your 
device that make it easier to use. 
You can control certain device actions by picking up 
the device and by touching the screen with the palm 
of your hand or turning over the device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Advanced features. 
3.  Tap On/O� to enable each of the following: 
• Pop-up view gesture: View an app in pop-up 
view by swiping downwards diagonally from 
either corner at the top of...

  
 
   
   
 
     
   
     
 
Users
 
Share this tablet with multiple 
people by creating User 
accounts. 
Users have their own space, which they can 
customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and so 
on. Users can also adjust tablet settings that a�ect 
everyone, such as Wi-Fi. 
Restricted pro�les allow only limited access to apps 
and content. 
Set Up User Pro�les 
Set up user pro�les and then select one when 
unlocking the device to use personalized settings. 
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Wallpaper
 
Change the look of the Home 
and Lock screens with wallpaper. 
You can display a favorite picture 
or choose from preloaded 
wallpapers. 
To change wallpaper: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Wallpaper. 
3.	  Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and 
lock screen. 
4.	  Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as 
wallpaper. 
• Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. 
Settings	 66 Wallpaper