Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

							TABLET
 
User Manual
 
Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.  
						

							i Legal Notices
 
Legal Notices
 
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Spanish 
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samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4 
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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 charger (included) and other optional 
accessories (not included) .  
Getting Started  
						

							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: Adjust the volume of your device’s 
sounds and audio playback. 
• Power key : Press to lock or wake up the screen. 
Press and hold to turn the device on or o�, restart 
it, or for Airplane mode. 
• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice 
commands.  
Getting Started  
						

							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 the memory card into the slot, pushing 
gently until it clicks into place. 
3.	 Close the memory card slot cover. 
Caution: If the memory card is not inserted correctly, 
the device cannot detect it. Reorient the memory card 
and place it back into the slot if it is not detected. 
Charge the Battery 
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard 
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and 
USB cable) is included with the device for charging 
the battery from any standard outlet. 
The battery comes partially charged. A fully 
discharged battery requires up to four hours of 
charge time. You can use the device while charging. 
Note : It is recommended you fully charge the battery 
before using your device for the �rst time. 
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries 
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are 
designed for your device to maximize battery life. 
Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty 
and may cause damage. 
1.	  Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/ 
Accessory port. 
2.	 Connect the USB cable to the charging head, 
and then plug the charging head into a standard 
outlet. 
3.	  Unplug the charging head from the outlet and 
remove the USB cable from the device when 
charging is complete.  
Getting Started  
						

							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 solid 
color  indicates a full charge. 
(  ) 
You c

an also choose to display a percentage 
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide 
a better idea of the remaining charge on the 
battery. For more information, see Battery .  
Getting Started  
						

							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 is displayed. It guides you through the basics 
of setting up your device. 
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, 
connect to a Wi-Fi
® network, set up accounts, 
choose location services, learn about your device’s 
features, and more. 
Note : Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and 
descriptions of items on the screen to improve 
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable 
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly 
three times. 
Secure Your Device 
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure 
your device. 
Lock the Device 
By default, the device locks automatically when the 
screen times out. 
To lock the device: 
►	 Pres

s the Power  key. 
Unlock the Device 
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. 
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see 
Set a Screen Lock. 
To unlock your device: 
►	 Pres

s the Power  key or Home key, and then 
drag your �nger across the screen.
  
Getting Started