Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
   
 
   
Backup and Reset
 
Back up your data to Google 
servers. You can also reset your 
device to its factory defaults. 
Samsung Account 
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung 
account. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett i
ngs . 
2. Tap Back

up and reset for options: 
Samsung acc

ount 
• Back up my data: Enable back up of your 
messages and more through your Samsung 
account. 
• Restore : Use your Samsung account to 
restore your backup...

  
 
 
 
     
 
 
   
 
Reset Network Settings 
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth 
settings with Reset network settings. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2.	 Tap Bac

kup and reset > Reset network 
settings. 
3.  Tap Reset settings, and con�rm when prompted. 
Factory Data Reset 
You can reset your device to factory defaults, 
erasing all data from your device. 
This action permanently erases ALL data from 
the device, including Google or other account 
settings,...

  
 
   
   
 
     
 
 
  
 
 
  
   
 
 
 
 
Language and Input
 
Con�gure your device’s 
language and input settings. 
Language 
You can select a default language for your device’s 
menus and keyboards. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Language and input > Language. 
3.  Select a language from the list. 
Default Keyboard 
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s 
menus and keyboards. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Language and...

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
Google Voice Typing	 
Speak rather than type your text entries using 
Google Voice typing. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2.	 T

ap Language and input > Google voice typing 
for options: 
• Language: Select languages for Google Voice 
typing. 
• “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google 
search whenever you say “Ok Google”. 
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device 
locked. 
• Speech output: Select options for spoken 
feedback. 
•...

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Battery
 
View how battery power is used 
for device activities. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set
tings . 
2. Tap 

Battery for options: 
• Power saving mode: Save battery power by 
limiting your device’s performance, limiting 
vibration feedback, and restricting location 
services and most background data. 
• Ultra power saving mode: Save battery 
power by using a minimal Home screen layout 
and limiting the number of usable apps. 
• Percentage on status bar: Display the...

    
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
   
   
   
 
   
Storage 
View the device memory and 
usage, or mount, unmount, or 
format an optional memory card 
(not included) . 
Device Memory 
View and manage the memory used by the device. 
1. From a Home scr

een, tap Apps > Settings. 
2. Tap S

torage . 
3.	  Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is 
installed. Device storage used out of the total 
space available is displayed. 
The amounts of memory used are further divided 
into: 
• Total space: The total...

 
   
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
   
Remove a Memory Card 
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on 
the memory card, unmount the card before removing 
it from the device. 
1. F

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

ap Storage  > SD card. 
3.  Tap Unmount. 
4.	  Insert the removal tool into the hole on the 
Memory card tray, and push until the tray 
pops out. 
5.	  Remove the Memory card from the tray, and slide 
the tray back into the slot. 
Format a Memory Card 
Warning: When formatting...

  
 
 
Accessories
 
Con�gure options when using a 
book cover (not included) . 
Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when 
secure lock is turned o�. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2.	 T

ap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable 
this feature. 
Settings	 84 Accessories   

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date and Time
 
By default, your device receives 
date and time information from 
the wireless network. 
When you are outside network 
coverage, you may want to 
set date and time information 
manually using the date and time 
settings. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2.	 T

ap Date and time. The following options are 
available: 
• Automatic date and time: Receive date and 
time updates from the wireless network. 
• Set date : Enter the current date (only available...

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
About Device
 
View information about your 
device, including current status, 
legal information, hardware and 
software versions, and more. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2.	 T

ap About device, and then tap items for more 
details: 
• Download updates manually: Check for and 
install available software updates. 
• Scheduled software updates: Set a time to 
automatically check for and install available 
software updates. 
• Status: View the status of the battery,...