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About Your Device, Software Updates

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0

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About Your Device

View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.2.Tap About device, and then tap items for more details:

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Software update: 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.

Software Updates

Use Software update to update your device’s software.1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.2.Tap About device > Software update.

3.Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install.

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Contents

Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference Legal Notices Intellectual Property Open Source Software Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability Modification of Software Samsung KNOX Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device Legal Information Location of Legal Information on the device: Health and Safety Information Warranty Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Warranty EULA Applications Camera and Video Settings How to Use Settings Wi-Fi Getting Started Front View Light sensors Recent Front camera Microphone Memory card slot Rear camera Power key Volume key USB charger Accessory port This section helps you to assemble your device Install the SIM Card Install a Memory Card Charge the Battery When to Charge the Battery Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Turn the Device On Turn the Device Off Welcome Screen Secure Your Device Lock the Device Google Account Samsung Account Know Your Device Home Screen Notification icons Widget Home screen indicator Status bar Status icons Add a Widget to a Home Screen Remove a Widget App Shortcuts Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen Remove a Shortcut Folders Create a Folder Add a Folder to a Home Screen Status Icons Notification Icons Navigation Touchscreen Navigation Tap Touch and Hold Swipe Drag Pinch and Spread Common Options Quick settings Screen brightness Edit Notification panel Settings Manage users Notification card Clear notifications Customize Your Quick Connect Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time Activate Multi Window Controls Window Controls Controls Enter Text Text can be entered using an onscreen keyboard or by speaking Use the Samsung Keyboard Predictive text Special Keys Predictive Text Configure the Samsung Keyboard Use Google Voice Typing Languages Configure Google Voice Typing Applications Apps List Access Applications Download and Install New Apps Uninstall or Disable Apps Organize Your Apps Change the Order Apps Are Listed Use Folders to Organize Apps Enjoy these apps from Google Chrome Drive Gmail Google Play Music Play Store Voice Search YouTube T-MobileApps Enjoy these apps from T-Mobile Connect Me T-MobileMy Account Mobile HotSpot Other Apps There are other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device Amazon Excel Help Lookout Smart Manager Word Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions Basic Operation Additional Functions Scientific Calculator Calendar Manage your calendar events and tasks Create an Event Delete an Event Share an Event Create a Task Calendar Settings Take pictures and videos with the Camera app Quick settings Camera settings Gallery Record video Capture picture Take Pictures Shooting Mode Camera Settings Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms Create an Alarm Delete an Alarm World Clock Stopwatch Timer Contacts Manage Contacts Find a Contact Add a Contact Edit a Contact Share Contact Link Contacts Unlink Contacts Delete Contacts Create a Shortcut to a Contact Create a Group Rename a Group Add Contacts to a Group Send a Message or Email to a Group Delete a Group Contact Settings Email Configure Email Accounts View Your Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox Create and Send an Email Delete Email Accounts Email Settings Galaxy Apps Gallery View, edit, and manage images and videos View Images and Videos Zoom In and Out Play Videos Edit Images Delete Images Share Images Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featuredweb browser Command Keys View a Web Site Save and Open Bookmarks Saved Web Pages View History Share a Web Page Secret Mode Internet Settings Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device Compose a Memo Edit Memos Browse Memos Memo Options Types of Messages Create and Send Messages View New Messages Delete Messages Message Search Messages Settings Emergency Alerts Music Player Playback position Time elapsed Playback controls Song queue More options Volume Song length Listen to Music My Files Manage Files My Files Options Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device File name Playback position Time elapsed Screen ratio Access the Video Player Use Pop-upPlayer Change the Video Screen Size Settings How to Use Settings Access Settings Categories of Settings Search for Settings Wi-Fi Turn Wi-FiOn or Off Scan and Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork Wi-FiOptions Wi-FiStatus Indicators Wi-FiDirect Wi-FiDirect Status Indicator Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off Bluetooth Status Indicator Scan for Bluetooth Devices Pair Bluetooth Devices Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Airplane Mode Use Your Device as a Mobile HotSpot Turn Mobile HotSpot On or Off Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Allowed Device List Change the Portable HotSpot Password Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Use Tethering to Connect Your Device to a Computer Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service This option displays additional connectivity information Printing Download Booster Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Add a VPN Connect to a VPN Edit or Delete a VPN Default Messaging App Ethernet Sounds and Notifications Change the Sound Mode Adjust the Volume Change the Notification Sound Set Notification Sounds for Samsung Applications System Sounds Sound Quality and Effects Sound Quality Sound Effects Set Schedule Notifications on Lock Screen App Notifications Display Settings Adjust the Screen Brightness Change the Font Style and Size Set the Screen Timeout Delay Smart Stay Select a Screen Mode Daydream (Screen Saver) Motions and Gestures Manage settings for applications on your phone Application Manager Memory Usage Downloaded SD Card Running Services Default Applications Application Settings Users Change User Account Nicknames and Photo IDs Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers Set a Screen Lock Device Security Find My Mobile Unknown Sources Other Security Settings Encrypt Your Data Encrypt Your SD Card Set Up SIM Card Lock View Passwords Security Update Service Device Administration Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Privacy Location Locating Method Recent Location Requests Location Reporting Accessibility Dexterity and Interaction •Universal switch: Control your phone with your customized switches •Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this tap gesture More Settings •Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms and calendar events Add an Account Synchronize Accounts Account Settings Delete an Account Backup and Reset Backup and Restore Samsung Account Backup and Restore Factory Data Reset Collect Diagnostics Configure your device’s language and input settings Set Your Default Language Select Your Default Keyboard or Input Method Samsung Keyboard Settings Google Voice Typing Settings Voice Input Text-To-SpeechOptions Mouse/Trackpad Settings Battery View how battery power is used for device activities Apps and OS Usage Storage View the device memory and usage Device Memory Install a Memory Card Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included) Date and Time Settings Help View tips and guidelines for using your device About Your Device Software Updates