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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
T-Mobile
SM-T357TZAATMB
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
Modification of Software
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Table of Contents
Applications
Camera and Video
Settings
How to Use Settings
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Airplane Mode
Mobile HotSpot and Tethering
Data Usage
Mobile Networks
More Connection Settings
Sounds and Notifications
Display Settings
Motions and Gestures
Applications Settings
Users
Wallpaper Settings
Lock Screen and Security
Privacy
Accessibility
Accounts
Backup and Reset
Language and Input Settings
Battery
Storage
Accessories
Date and Time Settings
Help
About Your Device
Getting Started
Front View
Light sensors
Recent
Front camera
Microphone
Memory card slot
SIM card slot
Back
Home key
Back View
Rear camera
Power key
Volume key
USB charger
Accessory port
Simple clickers
Speaker
Headset jack
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
Unlock the Device
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Samsung Account
Know Your Device
Home Screen
Notification icons
Widget
Home screen indicator
Status bar
Status icons
App folder
Apps screen
App shortcuts
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device
Manage Home Screens
Wallpapers
Widgets
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
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
Status Bar
Status Icons
Notification Icons
Navigation
Touchscreen Navigation
Tap
Touch and Hold
Swipe
Drag
Pinch and Spread
Motions and Gestures
Common Options
Quick settings Screen brightness
Edit Notification panel Settings
Manage users
Notification card
Clear notifications
View the Notification Panel
Quick Settings
S Finder
Quick Connect
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
Options
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
Google Now
Google Settings
Hangouts
Maps
Photos
Play Movies & TV
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
Milk Music
OneDrive
OneNote
PowerPoint
Samsung+
SideSync
Skype
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
Delete a Task
Calendar Settings
Take pictures and videos with the Camera app
Quick settings
Camera settings
Gallery
Record video
Capture picture
Switch cameras
Shooting mode
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
Favorites
Mark Contacts as Favorites
Remove Contacts from Favorites
Groups
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
Browser Tabs
Bookmarks Page
Save and Open Bookmarks
Saved Web Pages
View History
Share a Web Page
Secret Mode
Internet Settings
Memo
Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device
Compose a Memo
Edit Memos
Browse Memos
Memo Options
Messages
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
Rewind
More options
Video length
Pop-upplayer
Fast-forwardPause or Play
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
Sounds
Change the Notification Sound
Set Notification Sounds for Samsung Applications
System Sounds
Sound Quality and Effects
Sound Quality
Sound Effects
Do Not Disturb
Allow Exceptions
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
Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts
Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps and content
Set Up User Profiles
Delete a User or Profile
Use User Profiles
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
Services
Accounts
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
Memory Card (SD Card)
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