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 data. 
Google Account 
Enable backup of your information to Google 
servers. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett i
ngs . 
2. Tap Back

up and reset for options: 
Google ac

count 
• Back up my data: Enable back up of 
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other 
settings to Google servers. 
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to 
be used as your backup account. 
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic 
restoration of settings from Google servers. 
When enabled, backed-up settings are 
restored when you reinstall an application. 
Auto Restart 
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at 
set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use 
and battery power is more than 30%. 
Note : Any unsaved data is lost when the device 
restarts. 
To enable Auto restart: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett i
ngs . 
2. Tap Back

up and reset > Auto restart. 
3.	  Tap On/O� to activate Auto restart, and then set 
the following parameters: 
• Time: Set the time of day to restart your 

device.
 
• Days : Select the day of the week to 

automatically restart your device.
 
Reset Settings 
You can reset your device to its factory default 
settings, which resets everything except the security, 
language, and account settings. Personal data is not 
a�ected. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2. Tap Bac

kup and reset > Reset settings. 
3.  Tap Reset settings, and con�rm when prompted. 
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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, system and application data and settings, 
downloaded applications, as well as your music, 
photos, videos, and other �les. Any data stored on 
an external SD card is not a�ected. 
Note : When you sign in to a Google Account on your 
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This 
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. 
For more information, see Factory Reset Protection. 
If you reset your device to factory default settings 
with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature 
turned on, you must enter the user name and 
password for a registered Google Account to regain 
access to the device. You will not be able to access 
the device without the correct credentials. 
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, 
you must wait 72 hours after changing your password 
to perform a factory data reset on your device. 
Before resetting your device: 
1.	  Verify that the information you want to keep has 
transferred to your storage area. 
2.	  Log in to your Google Account and con�rm your 
user name and password.  To reset your device: 
1. From a Home screen, tap 
Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2. Tap Bac

kup and reset > Factory data reset. 
3.	  Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to 
perform the reset. 
4.	  When the device restarts, follow the prompts to 
set up your device. 
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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 input > Default keyboard. 
3.  Select a keyboard. 
Note : Additional keyboards can be downloaded from 
the Google Play store. 
Samsung Keyboard 
Con�gure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 
1. F

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

ap Language and input > Samsung keyboard 
for options: 
• Input languages: Set the keyboard type and 
language. 
Add input languages: Choose which 
languages are available on the keyboard. To 
switch between languages, slide the Space 
bar sideways. -
• Smart typing: Use predictive text and correct 
common typing mistakes to improve input. 
-Predictive text: Predictive text suggests 
words that match your text entries, and 
can automatically complete common 
words. Predictive text can learn your 
personal writing style from your contacts, 
messages, Gmail, and social networking 
sites — improving its accuracy of predicting 
your text entries. 
-Additional keyboard settings provide 
assistance with capitalization, punctuation, 
and much more. 
• Key-tap feedback: Play a tone or see 

character previews while typing.
 
• Customization: Use alternative characters, 
text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or 
use a high contrast keyboard. 
• Other settings: Reset keyboard settings. 
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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. 
• O�ine speech recognition: Download and 
install speech recognition engines, allowing 
you to use voice input while not connected to 
the network. 
• Block o�ensive words: Hide search results 
that contain o�ensive words. 
• Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from 
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is 
connected. 
Text-to-Speech Options 
Con�gure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS 
is used for various accessibility features, such 
as Voice Assistant. For more information, see 
A
 ccessibility
. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2.	 T

ap Language and input > Text-to-speech 
options for options: 
• Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the 
Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. 
Tap  S
ettings next to each TTS engine for 
options. 
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text 
is spoken. 
• Default language status: Display the default 
language in use. 
Pointer Speed 
Con�gure pointer speed for an optional mouse or 
trackpad (not included) . 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Language and input > Pointer speed. 
3.	  Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the 
left to go slower. 
4.  Tap OK to save your setting. 
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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 battery 
charge percentage next to the battery icon on 
the Status bar. 
• Past and predicted usage: View estimated 
usage time remaining based on your usage 
over the last 7 days. 
• Recent battery usage: Tap an item to view 
details of its battery usage. 
3. Tap 
 More for the following options: 
• Refresh: Update the listing. 
• Optimize battery usage: Choose apps to 
optimize their individual battery usage. 
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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 space in your device’s 
memory. 
• Available space: The amount of storage space 
currently available. 
• System memory: The minimum amount of 
storage space required to run the system. 
• Used space: The amount of storage space 
currently being used. 
• Other: The space used by app data, 
downloaded �les, and Android system �les. 
• Cached data: The amount of data currently 
cached. 
4.	 Tap 

Explore to launch My Files to view content 
stored on your device. 
To incr
 ease available memory: 
1. Fr

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

Storage . 
3.	  Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is 
installed. 
4.	  Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all 
apps. 
5.  Tap Delete  to con�rm. 
Memory Card (SD Card) 
Once an optional memory card (not included) has 
been installed in your device, the card memory is 
displayed as part of Total space and Available space. 
Note: The SD card menu only appears when an 
optional memory card is installed. 
For more information, see Install an Optional 
Memory Card . 
Mount a Memory Card 
When you install an optional memory card, it is 
automatically mounted (connected to the device) and 
prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 
card without removing it from the device, you must 
mount it before it can be accessed. 
1. Fr

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

Storage  > SD card. 
3.  Tap Mount. 
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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 an SD card, you should 
back up your music and photo �les that are stored on 
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all of 
the stored data. 
1. F

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

ap Storage  > SD card. 
3.  Tap Format and follow the prompts. 
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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. 
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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 
when Automatic date and time is disabled) . 
• Set time: Enter the current time (only available 
when Automatic date and time is disabled) . 
• Select time zone: Choose your local time 
zone (only available when Automatic date and 
time is disabled) . 
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for 

displaying time.
 
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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, network, 
and other information about your device. 
• Legal information: View legal notices and 
other legal information. 
• Device name: View and change your device’s 
name. 
• Additional device information includes the 
Model number, Android version, Build number, 
and more. 
Settings	 86 About Device