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Update an App

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Uninstall an App

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Get Help with Google Play

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Lock and Unlock Your Screen

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Memory Card

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Install a microSD Card

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Unmount and Remove a microSD Card

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View the microSD Card’s Available Memory

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Format a microSD Card

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Update Your Tablet

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Update Your Tablet Software

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Update Your Profile

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Update Your PRL

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Your Tablet's Home Screen

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Home Screen Basics

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Home Screen Layout

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Extended Home Screens

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Status Bar and Notification Panel

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Status Bar

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Notification Panel

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Multi Window

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Customize the Home Screen

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Change the Wallpaper

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Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen

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Add Widgets to the Home Screen

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Add Folders to the Home Screen

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Contacts

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Contacts Screen Layout

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Add a Contact

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View Contacts

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Edit a Contact

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Delete a Contact

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Share Contacts

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Share an Individual Contact

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Share Multiple Contacts

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Section	Page
Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Guide	1
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	11
About the User Guide	11
Get Started	12
Parts and Functions	12
Tablet Layout	12
Charge the Battery	14
SIM Card	15
Turn Your Tablet On and Off	17
Use the Touchscreen	18
Activate Your Tablet	21
Complete the Setup Screens	22
Basic Operations	24
Basics	24
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List	24
Tablet Settings Menu	25
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation	25
Capture Screenshots	26
Applications	27
Launch Applications	27
Apps List	27
SIM Card Phone Number	31
Airplane Mode	32
Enter Text	34
Samsung Keyboard	34
Google Voice Typing	36
Tips for Editing Text	37
Google Account	37
Create a Google Account	37
Sign In to Your Google Account	39
Factory Reset Protection	40
Google Play Store	40
Find and Install an App	41
Request a Refund for a Paid App	42
Update an App	42
Uninstall an App	43
Get Help with Google Play	44
Lock and Unlock Your Screen	44
Memory Card	46
Install a microSD Card	46
Unmount and Remove a microSD Card	46
View the microSD Card’s Available Memory	47
Format a microSD Card	47
Update Your Tablet	47
Update Your Tablet Software	47
Update Your Profile	50
Update Your PRL	50
Your Tablet's Home Screen	51
Home Screen Basics	51
Home Screen Layout	51
Extended Home Screens	52
Status Bar and Notification Panel	53
Status Bar	53
Notification Panel	56
Multi Window	57
Customize the Home Screen	58
Change the Wallpaper	59
Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen	60
Add Widgets to the Home Screen	61
Add Folders to the Home Screen	62
Contacts	64
Contacts Screen Layout	64
Add a Contact	65
View Contacts	67
Edit a Contact	68
Delete a Contact	69
Share Contacts	71
Share an Individual Contact	71
Share Multiple Contacts	73
Import Contacts	75
Back Up Contacts	76
Messaging	78
Text and Multimedia Messaging	78
Send a Text Message	78
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)	80
Save and Resume a Draft Message	83
New Messages Notification	83
Manage Message Conversations	84
Messages Settings	86
Gmail	87
Create and Send a Gmail Message	88
Check Received Gmail Messages	89
Use Gmail Labels	91
Archive Gmail Threads	92
Mute Gmail Threads	93
Delete Gmail Threads	94
Search Gmail Messages	95
Report Spam Gmail Messages	96
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account	97
Switching Between Gmail Accounts	98
Gmail Settings	99
Email	100
Set Up an Email Account	100
Add an Email Account	101
Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account	103
Compose and Send Email	104
Open Email Messages	106
Delete an Email Account	107
Manage Your Email Inbox	109
Exchange ActiveSync Email Features	110
Internet and Social Networking	113
Data Services General Information (4G LTE)	113
4G LTE	113
Your User Name	114
Data Connection Status and Indicators	115
Browser	116
Use the Browser	116
Add a Bookmark	117
View Browser History	118
Open New Browser Tab	119
Browser Settings	120
Chrome Browser	120
Facebook	121
Google Hangouts	122
Instagram	123
Messenger	124
Connectivity	125
Transfer Files Between Your Tablet and a Computer	125
Wi-Fi	127
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network	127
Wi-Fi Settings	129
Disconnect Wi-Fi	130
Wi-Fi Direct	131
Bluetooth	133
Bluetooth Information	133
Enable Bluetooth	133
Pair Bluetooth Devices	135
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device	136
Share Information Using Bluetooth	137
Receiving Data Using Bluetooth	139
Camera and Video	141
Camera Overview	141
Take Pictures and Record Videos	142
Take a Picture	142
Record Videos	143
Shooting Modes	144
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery	145
Edit Pictures	148
Share Pictures and Videos	152
Send Pictures or Videos by Email or Gmail	152
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth	153
Share Pictures or Videos Using Additional Apps or Social Media	154
Share Videos on YouTube	155
Camera Options and Settings	156
Switch Cameras	156
Set Camera Options	156
Productivity	158
1Weather	158
Calculator	158
Calendar	159
Add an Event to the Calendar	159
View Calendar Events	162
Share Calendar Events	163
Sync Calendars	165
Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar	166
Clock	167
Set Alarms	168
World Clock	169
Stopwatch	169
Timer	170
Gallery	170
Google Drive	172
Google Maps	172
Photos	174
Google Search	174
Use Google Search	174
Samsung Kids	175
Lookout	175
Memo	176
My Files	177
Sprint Family Locator	177
Entertainment and Activities	178
Amazon	178
Amazon Kindle	178
Amazon Music	178
Amazon Photos	178
Amazon Video	178
DraftKings	178
Galaxy Apps	178
Google Play Movies & TV	179
Google Play Music	179
Samsung+	182
Sprint Fun & Games	182
Sprint Music Plus	182
Sprint TV & Movies	183
YouTube	184
Connections Settings	187
Basic Settings	187
Wi-Fi Settings Menu	189
Bluetooth Settings	192
Airplane Mode	193
Hotspot and Tethering Settings	194
Hotspot Settings	194
Tethering Settings	198
Data Usage Settings	199
Mobile Networks Settings	200
More Connection Settings	201
Nearby Device Scanning	202
Printing	203
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	204
Ethernet	212
Screen Sharing	212
Device Settings	213
Smart Manager	213
Applications Settings	215
Application Manager	216
Default Applications	217
Calendar Settings	218
Camera Settings	219
Contacts Settings	220
Email Settings	221
Internet Settings	225
Messages Settings	226
Weather Forecast Settings	228
Sound Settings	229
Sound Mode	230
Volume	231
Notification Sounds	232
Do Not Disturb	233
System Sounds	234
Key-tap Feedback	235
Sound Quality and Effects	236
Notifications Settings	237
Display Settings	237
Advanced Features	239
Users	240
Personal Settings	241
Wallpaper	241
Home Screen Settings	242
Lock Screen and Security Settings	242
Lock Screen and Security Overview	242
Screen Lock	244
Disable the Screen Lock	249
Device Security	250
Privacy	251
Location Settings	252
App Permissions	255
Private Mode	256
Report Diagnostic Info	257
Accessibility Settings	258
Vision Accessibility Settings	259
Hearing Accessibility Settings	261
Dexterity and Interaction Settings	262
Configure Other Accessibility Settings	264
Account Settings	265
Google Settings	267
Backup and Reset	267
Factory Data Reset	269
System Settings	271
Language and Input Settings	271
Battery Settings	273
Power Saving Mode	274
Ultra Power Saving Mode	275
Storage Settings	276
Accessories	277
Date and Time Settings	278
Help Menu	279
System Update	280
About Device	281
For Assistance	284
Sprint Account Information and Help	284
Sprint Account Passwords	284
Manage Your Account	284
Copyright Information	285
Intellectual Property	285
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability	285
Modification of Software	286
Samsung Knox	286
Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc.	286
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device?	286
Legal Information	287