Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

  
 
 
   
 
 
 
You can also launch recently used apps directly into 
Multi window view: 
1. Tap  Rec

ent. 
• Recently used apps that support Multi window 
have a Multi window icon in their title bar. 
2. Tap Mult

i window in the title bar to launch an 
applic a

tion in split screen view. 
• Other recently used apps that support 
Multi window display below the launched app. 
3. Tap an app ic

on to add it to the split screen view. 
Not

e : Only applications that support Multi window 
have the Multi...

   
   
 
   
E n t e r  Te x t
 
Text can be entered using a 
keyboard or by speaking. 
Use the Samsung Keyboard 
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. 
Options
 
Special Keys 
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. 
Control: Touch and hold for quick access 
to cut (x) , copy (c) , paste (v) , undo (z) , 
redo (y) , and select all (a) . 
Touch and hold Options for the following: 
Voice input: Enter text using Google 
Voice™ typing. 
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to 
enter text. 
Clipboard: Access the...

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Use Google Voice Typing 
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. 
Settings Delete text 
To enable Google voice typing: 
1. Tap Voic

e input on the Samsung keyboard. 
• You may need to touch and hold Options 
(left of the Space bar) to �nd it. 
2. Speak your t

ext. 
Note: T

ap  Settings > Languages to download 
additional lan gua

ges for use with Google voice typing. 
Con�gure Google Voice Typing 
To customize Google voice typing: 
1. From a Home...

Applications
 
Learn how to change the 
way apps are displayed, 
organize apps into folders, 
and uninstall or disable 
apps.   

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Apps List
 
The Apps list displays all 
preloaded apps and apps that 
you downloaded. You can 
uninstall, disable, or hide apps 
from view. 
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of 
the Home screens. For more information, see 
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen . 
Access Apps 
You can access and launch all applications from the 
Apps list. 
1. From a Home scr

een, tap Apps. 
2. Tap an app’s shor

tcut to launch it. 
• To return to the main Home...

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Organize Your Apps 
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your 
own custom order. 
To change the order apps are listed: 
1. From a Home screen

, tap Apps > Edit. 
2.	 Touch and hold an app short

cut or folder, and 
then drag it to a new location. 
3.  Tap Done when �nished. 
To alphabetize your apps: 
1. From a Home scr

een, tap  Apps > A-Z. 
2. Tap S

ave . 
Use Folders to Organize Apps 
You can organize Apps in a...

23 Google Apps 
 
 
Google Apps
 
Enjoy these apps from Google. 
Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit 
google.com to learn more. 
Chrome 
Browse the Internet and bring your open 
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data 
from your computer to your mobile device. 
Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn 
more about Chrome
™. 
Drive 
Open, view, rename, and share your 
Google Docs™ and �les. 
Visit drive.google.com to learn more about 
Google Drive
™. 
Gmail 
Send and receive email with...

24 Google Apps 
Play Store 
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, 
music, books, magazines, and games in 
Google Play store. 
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. 
Yo uTu b e 
View and upload YouTube™ videos from 
your device. 
Visit youtube.com to learn more.  
Applications  

25 Additional Apps 
 
Additional Apps
 
There are additional apps, 
including several Samsung apps, 
preloaded on your device. 
CNN for Samsung 
Stay informed on the latest news from 
around the world, follow up-to-the-minute 
breaking news, catch up on your favorite 
CNN shows, and watch live video in one 
place. 
Excel 
View, create, and edit spreadsheets on 
your device. You can unlock the full 
Excel
® experience with an O�ce 365™ 
subscription. 
OneDrive 
Store and share photos,...

26 Calculator 
  
 
   
     
   
 
   
Calculator
 
The Calculator provides basic 
and advanced arithmetic 
functions. 
Basic Operation 
You can use your calculator to perform basic 
operations. 
1. From a Home screen

, tap Apps > 

Samsung  f

older > 
 Calculator. 
2. Enter the �rst number usin

g the numeric keys. 
3.  Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 
4.  Enter the next number. 
5.  Tap 
Equals to view the result. 
6. Tap  Clear

 to clear the results. 
Note : The Calculator...