User manual SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB A (8.0)

[. . . ] Rev. 1. 0 www. samsung. com Table of Contents Read me first Getting started 6 7 9 11 13 13 Package contents Device layout Charging the battery Using a memory card Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Network connectivity 30 Wi-Fi Motions & usability features 31 Motions and gestures 33 Multi window Personalizing 37 38 39 40 42 43 Managing the Home and Apps screens Setting wallpaper and ringtones Changing the screen lock method Private mode Multiple users Setting up accounts Basics 14 17 21 23 23 25 27 28 29 Using the touch screen Home screen layout Notifications panel Opening apps Installing or uninstalling apps Entering text Screen capture My Files Power saving feature Contacts 44 Adding contacts 44 Importing and exporting contacts 45 Searching for contacts 2 Table of Contents Camera 46 Basic shooting 47 Shooting modes 49 Camera settings Device & data manager 79 Transferring data from your previous device 81 Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer 81 Updating the device 82 Backing up and restoring data 83 Performing a data reset Gallery 50 Viewing content on the device Useful apps and features 51 S Finder 51 Calendar 53 Email 55 Internet 56 Music 57 Video 58 Clock 59 Calculator 59 Memo 60 Smart Manager 61 Google apps Settings 84 About Settings 84 Connections 86 Device 88 Personal 91 System Appendix 94 Troubleshooting 99 Removing the battery (non-removable type) Connecting with other devices 64 Bluetooth 66 Wi-Fi Direct 68 Quick Connect 69 SideSync 3. 0 76 Screen Mirroring 78 Mobile printing Health and Safety 3 Read me first Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or device’s software. • Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. [. . . ] You can send or receive messages, or chat with others. • Some features, such as Screen Mirroring, may not work in the virtual smartphone screen. • The smartphone’s virtual screen may differ depending on the smartphone. Minimize the screen. Maximize the screen to fit your tablet's screen. Screen rotation Screen capture Open the same webpage in the web browser of your tablet. Close SideSync 3. 0. Virtual smartphone screen Recent apps button Back button Home button 72 Connecting with other devices Moving the virtual smartphone screen Tap and drag the top edge of the virtual smartphone screen to move it to another location. Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen 1 Tap and hold at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen. 2 When the frame appears, drag the frame to adjust the size. Entering text When you enter text in the virtual smartphone screen, the tablet’s keyboard appears. Enter text using the keyboard. 73 Connecting with other devices Switching between the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen It is not possible to use the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screen at the same time. When you are using the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet, the smartphone screen turns off. Using the smartphone screen Press the Home button on the smartphone to turn on the smartphone screen and turn off the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet. Using the virtual smartphone screen Tap SWITCH TO TABLET on the tablet’s screen to turn on the virtual smartphone screen and turn off the smartphone screen. Playing music or videos on the tablet Play music or videos stored in the smartphone via the screen and speaker of the tablet. 1 Open a music or video file in the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet. 2 The selected file is played using the tablet’s screen and speaker. Adjust the volume on the virtual smartphone screen or the tablet during playback. 74 Connecting with other devices Copying files between devices Copying files from the smartphone to the tablet 1 Tap and hold a file on the virtual smartphone screen. 2 Select the files to copy, tap and hold any selected file, and then drag it to the tablet’s screen. 3 My Files is launched on the tablet’s screen. Select a folder to save the file in and tap DONE. Copying files from the tablet to the smartphone 1 Tap and hold a file on the tablet’s screen. 2 Select the files to copy, tap and hold any selected file, and then drag it to the virtual smartphone screen. 3 My Files is launched on the virtual smartphone screen. Select a folder to save the file in and tap DONE. Using call functions with the tablet You can use your smartphone’s call functions with the speaker and the microphone of the tablet. Receive an incoming call or make a call using virtual smartphone screen. For more information about the call functions, refer to the smartphone’s user manual. 75 Connecting with other devices Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. Screen Mirroring -enabled devices (AllShare Cast dongle, HomeSync) • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection. • To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use. • If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected. • If you play videos or games on a TV, select an appropriate TV mode to get the best experience. 76 Connecting with other devices Viewing content on a TV Before you connect your device to a TV, connect the screen mirroring-enabled device to the TV. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle. 1 Connect the AllShare Cast dongle to the TV using an HDMI cable. 2 On the TV, select a connection mode, such as HDMI mode, to connect an external device. 3 Open the notifications panel and tap EDIT → Screen Mirroring. The detected devices are listed. 4 Select a device to connect to. Your device’s screen appears on the TV screen. [. . . ] • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing. [. . . ]