Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

      
Home Screen Settings
 
Customize your Home screen 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and using 
wallpapers. 
To customize Home screen: 
►

 
F
 rom a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> 

Home screen. 
- or ­
From a Home screen, either touch and hold an 
empty space on a screen or pinch the screen. 
F

or more information, see Home Screen . 
Settings 67 Home Screen Settings   

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
Lock Screen and Security
 
Secure your device and protect 
your data with Lock Screen and 
Security settings. 
Set a Screen Lock 
It is recommended that you secure your device 
using a Screen lock. 
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
Sett i
ngs . 
2.	 Tap Loc

k screen and security > Screen lock 
type to select a screen lock and level of security: 
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This 
option provides no security. 
• Pattern : Create a pattern...

  
 
 
   
 
   
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
Secure Startup 
Protect your device by using a screen lock when 
your device is on. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2.	 Tap L

ock screen and security > Secure startup 
and follow the prompts. 
Encrypt External SD Card 
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your 
SD card (not included) when you �rst access it after 
powering on your device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Lock screen and...

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credential Storage	 
Manage your security certi�cates. If a certi�cate 
authority (CA) certi�cate gets compromised or 
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 
disable or remove it. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following Credential storage 
options: 
• Storage type: Select a storage location for 
credential contents. 
• View security...

  
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
   
   
 
   
 
Privacy 
Choose from various modes 
designed to hide personal 
content from being accessed by 
anyone else using your device, 
or to aid you in an emergency. 
Location 
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require 
one or more location services be turned on for full 
functionality. 
Locating Method 
Before using any features that require location 
assistance, you must enable your device’s location 
services. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2....

  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
   
 
     
App Permissions 
Control which apps have permissions to use certain 
features of your device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Privacy > App permissions. 
3.	  Tap the following features to see which apps 
have permission to access them: 
• Body Sensors 
• Calendar 
• Camera 
• Contacts 
• Location 
• Microphone 
• Phone 
• SMS 
• Storage 
• Additional permissions 
4

.	 
T

ap On/O� next to each app to enable or...

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accessibility
 
Accessibility services are special 
features that make using the 
device easier for those with 
certain physical disabilities. 
Note
: You can download additional accessibility 
applications from the Google Play store. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2. Tap A

ccessibility for options: 
Vision 
• Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback aloud 
to assist blind and low-vision users. 
-Voice Assistant can collect all of the...

 
 
 
 
 
More settings 
• Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping 
in a series of four to eight directions. 
• Direct access: Open your accessibility 
settings by pressing the Home key three times 
in quick succession. 
• Noti�cation reminder: Beep at set intervals to 
remind you of any unread noti�cations. 
• Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms 
and calendar events. 
• Manage accessibility: Export your 
accessibility settings and share them with 
another device. 
Services...

  
 
   
 
   
 
   
     
 
 
   
 
   
 
     
Accounts
 
Set up and manage accounts, 
including your Google Account, 
Samsung account, email, and 
social networking accounts. 
Depending on the account, you 
can choose to synchronize your 
calendar, contacts, and other 
types of content. 
Add an Account 
You can add and manage all your email, social 
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. 
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Accounts > Add account. 
3.  Tap one of the...

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
Google Settings
 
Con�gure your device’s Google 
settings. 
Customize Google 
To customize your Google settings: 
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
Settings
. 
2. T

ap Google, and select an option to customize: 
• Sign-in & security: Con�gure how you sign in 
to your Google Account, device access and 
noti�cations, and connected apps and sites. 
• Personal info & privacy: Manage your 
personal information, activity controls, ads 
settings,...