Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

							  
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
How to Use Settings
 
Access Settings 
There are a couple of ways to access your device 
settings. 
►

 
From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
– or – 
Dr

ag down from the Status bar to display the 
Noti�cation panel, and then tap  S
 ettings. 
Search for Settings 
If you are not sure exactly where to �nd a certain 
setting, you can use the Search feature. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Search. 
• Enter a word or words in the Search �eld. As 
you type, settings that match display on the 
screen. 
• Tap an entry to go to that setting. 
Settings 47 How to Use Settings   
						

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Wi-Fi
 
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain 
types of Wireless Local Area 
Networks (WLAN) . Wi-Fi 
communication requires access 
to a wireless Access Point (AP) . 
Turn Wi-Fi On or O� 
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover 
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2.	 T

ap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on 
or o�. 
Wi-Fi Status Indicators 
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi 
connection status: 
• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a wireless Access Point (AP) , 
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar. 
• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your 
device is not connected to it,  Wi-Fi available 
is dis

played. It may also display if there is a 
communication issue with the target wireless 
Access Point (AP) . 
Wi-Fi Networks 
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on. 
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device 
automatically scans for available networks and 
displays them. 
3

. 
T

ap the network you want to connect to. 
• When you select an open network, you are 
automatically connected to the network. 
Otherwise, enter a password to connect. 
Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network 
manually. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on. 
3.  Tap More > Add network. 
4.  Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: 
• Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi 
network. 
• Security: Select a security option and enter 
your password. 
• Show advanced options: Add advanced 
options such as IP settings and Proxy settings. 
5.	  Tap Connect to store the new information and 
connect to your target wireless AP. 
Settings 48	 Wi Fi   
						

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Wi-Fi Options 
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many 
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Wi-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on. 
3.  Tap More for options: 
• Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network. 
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other 
equipment. 
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your 
device to set up a PIN-secured connection 
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not 
con�gurable) . 
• Advanced: 
-Network noti�cation: Receive noti�cations 
when open networks in range are detected. 
-Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when 
to disconnect from Wi-Fi. 
-Install network certi�cates: Install 
authentication certi�cates. 
-MAC address: View your device’s 
MAC address, which is required when 
connecting to some secured networks 
(not con�gurable) . 
-IP address: View your device’s IP address 
(not con�gurable) . 
Wi-Fi Direct 
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device 
connections through Wi-Fi, without having to 
connect to a Wi-Fi network. 
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
Set

tings . 
2. Tap 

Wi-Fi, and then tap On/O� to turn Wi-Fi on. 
• Wi-Fi must be on to con�gure settings. 
3.	  T

ap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically 
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices. 
4.	  Select a device, and then follow the prompts to 
complete the connection. 
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator 
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct 
connection status: 
• When your device is connected to another device 
using Wi-Fi Direct,  Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in 
the S

tatus bar. 
Settings 49	 Wi Fi   
						

							  
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Bluetooth
 
Bluetooth is a short-range 
communications technology that 
connects your device wirelessly 
to a number of Bluetooth 
devices, such as headsets 
and hands-free car Bluetooth 
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled 
computers, printers, and wireless 
devices. 
Note : The Bluetooth communication range is 
approximately 30 feet. 
Turn Bluetooth On or O� 
Use the settings menu to turn your device’s 
Bluetooth on or o�. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Bluetooth, and then tap On/O� to turn 
Bluetooth on or o�. 
Bluetooth Status Indicator 
Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth 
connection status: 
• When Bluetooth is turned on,  Bluetooth is 

displa
yed in the Status bar.
 
Scan for Bluetooth Devices 
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth 
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are 
visible. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Bluetooth, and then tap On/O� to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
• When Bluetooth is �rst turned on, it scans for 
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. 
• To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan. 
Pair Bluetooth Devices 
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to 
establish trusted connections between your device 
and another Bluetooth device. 
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a 
one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the 
devices continue to recognize their partnership and 
exchange information without having to re-enter a 
passcode. 
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
Set

tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Bluetooth, and then tap On/O� to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
• Make sure that the target device is 
discoverable so that your device can �nd it. 
Refer to the instructions that came with the 
device to �nd out how to set it to discoverable 
mode. 
3.	 Tap t

he name of the target device when you see 
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. 
• Your device automatically tries to pair with the 
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter 
the passcode supplied with the target device. 
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Note
: Due to di�erent speci�cations and features 
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and 
operations may be di�erent, and functions such as 
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all 
Bluetooth compatible devices. 
Rename a Paired Device 
Once you have paired your device to another 
device, you can rename the paired device to make it 
easier to recognize. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2.	 Tap Blue

tooth, and then tap On/O� to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
3.  Tap 
Settings  next to t
 he previously paired 
device, and then tap Rename. 
4. Enter a new name, and t

ap Rename. 
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) 
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two 
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect 
again, you have to pair the devices. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t
ings . 
2.	 Tap Blue

tooth, and then tap On/O� to turn on 
Bluetooth. 
3.  Tap 
Settings  next to t
 he paired device, and 
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device. 
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Airplane Mode
 
Airplane mode disconnects your 
device from all networks and 
turns o� connectivity features, 
such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 
While in Airplane mode, you 
can use other features such as 
playing music, watching videos, 
and other o�ine applications. 
Enable Airplane Mode 
To enable or disable Airplane mode: 
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2.	 Tap 

Airplane mode, and then tap On/O� to 
enable or disable the option. 
Not

e : You can also enable Airplane mode from the 
Noti�cation panel. Drag the Noti�cations panel down, 
and then tap Airplane mode. 
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Data Usage
 
Monitor how your data is 
being used, and set limits and 
restrictions to conserve it. 
Note : Your service provider may account for data 
usage di�erently. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap 

Data usage for options: 
• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, 
and then choose a time period for data usage. 
Data usage for the period is displayed on the 
graph, along with usage by application at the 
bottom of the screen. 
• By application: View data usage by 

application.
 
3. Tap 
 More for the following options: 
• Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks 
that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict 
apps from using these networks, and you can 
con�gure apps to warn you before using these 
networks for large downloads. 
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More Connection Settings
 
The More connection settings 
allow you to con�gure a variety 
of connectivity settings for your 
device. 
Nearby Device Scanning 
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them 
up easily. You receive a noti�cation when there are 
available devices to connect to. 
Note : This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy 
scanning even if Bluetooth is turned o� on your 
device. 
To enable nearby device scanning: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2.	 T

ap More connection settings > Nearby device 
scanning. 
3.  Ta p  On/O� to enable the feature. 
Printing 
Print images and documents to Samsung printers 
and other compatible printers (not included) . 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap More connection settings > Printing. 
3.  Tap a print service and follow the prompts. 
Note : Tap 
Download plug-in to install additional 
pr

int service drivers. 
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks 
(VPNs) . 
Note : You must set a secured screen lock 
before setting up a VPN. For more information, 
see Lock Screen and Security . 
Add a VPN 
Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN 
connection to your device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap More connection settings > VPN . 
3.	  Tap More > Add VPN and follow the prompts to 
set up your VPN. 
Connect to a VPN 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap More connection settings > VPN . 
3.	  Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and 
tap Connect. 
Edit or Delete a VPN 
Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can 
edit or delete the connection. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
ettings . 
2. T

ap More connection settings > VPN . 
3.	  Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit 
or delete. 
4.  Tap Edit network or Delete network. 
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Ethernet 
Manage your Ethernet connections. 
1. F

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

ap More connection settings. 
3.	  Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect 
to an Ethernet network. 
Screen Share 
Share your device's screen with supported devices 
using either Smart View or Screen Mirroring. 
1. F

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

ap More connection settings. 
3.  Tap Screen share 
4.	  Tap On/O� to enable the feature, and then follow 
the prompts to share your screen. 
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Smart Manager
 
Smart manager provides an 
overview of the status of your 
device’s battery, storage, RAM, 
and device security. You can 
also automatically optimize your 
device’s system resources. 
Access Smart Manager 
To access Smart Manager: 
1. From a Home scr
 een, tap Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Smar

t Manager. 
Quick Optimization 
The quick optimization feature improves device 
performance through the following actions: 
• Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 
and clearing unneeded items from memory. 
• Deleting unnecessary �les and closing apps 
running in the background. 
• Scanning for malware. 
To use the quick optimization feature: 
1. From a Home scr

een, tap Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Smar

t Manager. 
3.  Tap Clean all. 
Use Smart Manager 
To use the Smart Manager options: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S et
tings . 
2. Tap Smar

t Manager. 
3.  Tap each of the following for options: 
• Battery: Check the battery power and time 
remaining to use the device. For devices with 
low battery levels, conserve battery power by 
activating power saving features and closing 
apps that are consuming an excessive amount 
of battery power. 
-The usage time remaining shows the 
time remaining before the battery power 
runs out. Usage time remaining may vary 
depending on your device settings and 
operating conditions. 
• Storage : Check the status of used and 
available memory capacity. You can delete 
unused or unneeded �les, and uninstall apps 
that you no longer use. 
• RAM: Check the amount of available RAM. 
You can close background apps and reduce 
the amount of RAM you are using to speed up 
your device. 
• Device security: Check the device’s security 
status. This feature scans your device for 
malware. 
-Tap On/O� to activate KNOX active 
protection on your device. 
Settings 56 Smart Manager