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 Options 
If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to 
display them. 
1. From a Home scr

een, tap Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Applic

ations > Application manager. 
3.  If you have disabled applications: 
• Tap  All apps at the top left of the screen. 
• Tap All apps, Turned on, or Disabled. 
4. Tap 

More for the following options: 
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide 
system (background) apps. 
• Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps 
that can run on top of other running apps. 
• Change system settings: Select which apps 
can change system endings. 
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that 
have been changed. Existing app data is not 
deleted. 
Note : Options vary by application. 
Manage Apps 
You can view and update information about an 
application, including memory usage, default 
settings, and permissions. 
1. Fr

om a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap 

Applications > Application manager. 
3.	  Tap an application to view and update 
information about the application. The following 
options are displayed: 
• Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the 
application. Preloaded apps can only be 
disabled. 
• Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving. 
Restart your device if stopping an app, 
process, or service causes your device to stop 
working correctly. 
• Storage : Manage the app’s storage usage. 
• Data usage: View mobile data usage. 
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the 
app for access to your device’s information. 
• Noti�cations: Con�gure noti�cations from the 
app. 
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a 
certain category of apps. 
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full 
charge. 
• Memory: View memory usage. 
Settings	 57 Applications Settings   
						

							  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 default messaging 
(text and multimedia) app. 
• Set as default: Choose default apps for other 
functions. 
• Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. 
• Device assistance app: Choose an app that 
provides assistance for using your device. 
Application Settings 
Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are 
available in one convenient location. 
1. F

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

ap Applications. 
3.	  Tap one of the following to display the settings 
for the selected app: 
• Calendar 
• Camera 
• Contacts 
• Email 
• Internet 
• Weather 
Settings	 58 Applications Settings   
						

							  
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
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 noti�cations 
and alerts. 
• Mute: Mute all sounds and noti�cations. 
Volume 
Set the system volume level and default volume for 
call noti�cations and other audio. 
Tip: You can also set the volume from a Home screen 
by pressing the Volume key. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Sounds and noti�cations > Volume. 
3.  Drag the sliders to set the default volume for: 
• Noti�cations 
• Media 
• System 
Noti�cation Sounds 
Choose default noti�cation sounds and alerts for 
new messages, calendar events, and new email. 
Default Noti�cation Sound 
Choose a sound for noti�cations, such as for new 
messages and event reminders. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and noti�cations > Sounds > 
Default noti�cation sound. 
3.  Tap a sound to hear a preview. 
4.  Tap OK to select it. 
Noti�cation Sounds for Samsung 
Applications 
Choose noti�cation alerts for new messages, 
calendar events, and email. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sound > Noti�cation sounds, and tap to 
con�gure each option: 
• Calendar noti�cations: Con�gure event 
noti�cations. 
• Email noti�cations: Con�gure email account 
noti�cations. 
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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 
This option lets you customize which noti�cations 
are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb 
mode. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Sounds and noti�cations > Do not disturb. 
3.  Tap Allow exceptions, and tap On/O� to enable. 
4.  Tap one of the following options: 
• Alarms 
• Messages 
• Calls and/or messages from 
• Events and reminders 
• App noti�cations 
Scheduling 
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode 
on or o� automatically at scheduled times. 
Note : Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb 
mode has been turned on manually. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Sounds and noti�cations > Do not disturb. 
3.	  Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, 
Start time, and End time. 
System Sounds 
Set various other system sound options. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and noti�cations > Sounds, and 
tap to enable each option: 
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or 
tap the screen to make selections. 
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you 
unlock the screen. 
• Charging sound: Play a sound when a 

charger is connected.
 
Key-Tap Feedback 
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard 
is tapped. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable 
each option: 
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 
Samsung keyboard is tapped. 
Sound Quality and E�ects 
Choose from advanced sound options to customize 
your audio experience. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Sounds and noti�cations > Sound quality 
and e�ects. 
3.	  Use the knobs to adjust the sound quality of your 
audio. 
• Tap On/O� to enable additional audio e�ects. 
4.	  Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to 
customize your sound settings. 
Settings 60	 Sound   
						

							  
 
   
 
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 level. 
• Tap Auto  to allow the device to adjust 

brightness automatically. 

Note : You can also control Brightness from the 
Noti�cation panel. 
Font Size and Style 
You can set the font size and style for all text that is 
displayed on the screen. 
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
Sett

ings  > Display. 
2. Tap F

ont to choose a font size and style. 
• Drag the slider to adjust the font size. 
• Tap a font style to select a font, or tap  Download fonts to �nd new fonts from 
Galax
 y Apps. 
3. Tap OK 

to set the font size and style. 
Icon Backgrounds 
You can show icons with a shaded background to 
make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps 
list screen. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings  > Display. 
2.	 Tap 

Display > Icon backgrounds and choose 
one of the following options: 
• Icons only: Show icons only. 
• Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with 
shaded backgrounds. 
3. Tap 

Done, and con�rm when prompted. 
Screen Timeout 
Turn the screen o� after a set amount of time. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings  > Display. 
2.	 Ta

p  Display > Screen timeout and choose a 
time period. 
Smart Stay 
The screen does not time out as long as you are 
facing the front camera. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings  > Display. 
2.	 Ta

p  Display > Smart stay, and tap On/O� to 
turn the feature on. 
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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
ap  Settings for options. 
• Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo 
fr
ame. Tap  Settings for options. 
• Photos: Display pictures from your 

Google Account. Tap 
 S
 ettings for options. 
5

.	 
T

ap Preview: See a demonstration of 
Screensaver. 
Settings 63	 Display   
						

							  
 
   
 
 
 
 
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 the screen while the 
app is open and shown on the screen. 
• Smart capture: Capture an image of any 
scrollable areas of the screen that are 
currently hidden, as well as the area that is 
visible, and crop and share the screenshot 
immediately. 
• Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of 
the screen by swiping the edge of your hand 
across it, from side to side, keeping in contact 
with the screen. 
• Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by 
covering the screen or turning over the device. 
Settings 64 Advanced Features   
						

							  
 
   
   
 
     
   
     
 
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. 
1. Fro

m a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap User

s. 
3.	  Tap Add user or pro�le and follow the 
instructions to set up a new user or pro�le. 
Delete a User or Pro�le 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S ettings. 
2. Tap User

s. 
3.  Tap 
Remove to delete the user or pro�le. 
Note: Onl

y the device owner can delete other users or 
pro�les. 
Switch User Pro�les 
To access the device with a user pro�le: 
► From a L

ock screen, tap  Manage Users, and 
then t ap a pr

o�le. 
– or – 
1.	 Swipe do

wn on the Status bar to display the 
Noti�cation panel. 
2. T

ap  Manage Users, and then tap a pro�le. 
Change User Account 
Nicknames and Photo IDs 
The photo and name each user uses in their 
personal Contact entry (listed under ME at the top 
of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and 
name. 
To change their ID photo and name, each user 
can edit their personal Contact entry. For more 
information, see Edit a Contact . 
Settings 65	 Users   
						

							  
 
   
 
 
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