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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 User Manual

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1
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USER MANUAL
English (LTN). 05/2021. Rev.1.0
SM-T510
SM-T515

Table of Contents

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size10.1 inches
Resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
ProcessorExynos 7904
Rear Camera8 MP
Front Camera5 MP
Battery Capacity6150 mAh
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
Dimensions245.2 x 149.4 x 7.5 mm
Weight469 g
RAM2GB
Storage32GB
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C

Summary

Basics of Device Operation

Read Me First: Important Initial Information

Provides crucial preliminary information and usage guidelines for safe and proper device operation.

Instructional Icons Explained

Explains the meaning of warning, caution, and notice icons used throughout the manual.

Device Overheating Situations and Solutions

Discusses causes and solutions for device overheating during charging and normal usage.

Precautions for Device Overheating and Operating Environment

Offers precautions to prevent device overheating and damage from environmental factors.

Device Layout and Functions Overview

Details the package contents and general information about the device's physical layout.

Device Layout Diagram

Illustrates and labels the physical components, buttons, and ports of the device.

Device Usage Warnings

Warns about potential issues related to speaker use, camera lens exposure, and water contact.

Hard Keys and Soft Buttons Functionality

Explains the function of the device's physical keys and on-screen navigation buttons.

Charging the Battery

Provides instructions and essential precautions for charging the device's battery.

Battery Consumption and Charging Tips

Offers tips to reduce battery usage and important precautions for optimal battery charging.

SIM or USIM Card Installation Guide

Guides users on how to correctly insert and secure a nano-SIM or USIM card.

Memory Card Installation Process

Details the step-by-step process for installing a microSD card into the device.

Removing Memory Card Safely

Explains the procedure to safely unmount and remove the memory card from the device.

Memory Card Formatting and Device Power

Covers memory card formatting and instructions for turning the device on/off and forcing restarts.

Initial Setup and Camera Introduction

Guides through the initial device setup process and introduces basic camera functions.

Camera Features and Controls

Explains zoom, focus/exposure lock, camera buttons, and various shooting options.

Camera Modes and Effects

Covers photo, selfie, and video modes, plus applying filters and beauty effects.

Pro Mode Camera Settings

Details manual controls for ISO, white balance, and exposure in the Pro camera mode.

Advanced Camera Modes and Customization

Explains panorama, Deco Pic modes, and customizing camera settings like HEIF pictures.

Camera Video and Feature Details

Covers video formats, Auto HDR, grid lines, location tags, and other useful camera features.

Apps and Features Guide

Samsung Account Management

Explains how to create, sign in, find ID/reset password, and sign out of a Samsung account.

Transferring Data with Smart Switch

Guides on transferring data wirelessly and using external storage with Smart Switch.

Transferring Data from Computer

Details transferring data between the device and a computer using Smart Switch.

Understanding and Controlling the Touchscreen

Explains various touchscreen gestures like tapping, dragging, swiping, and pinching.

Navigation Bar and Gestures

Describes the function of navigation buttons and how to use swipe gestures.

Home and Apps Screens Navigation

Explains the Home and Apps screens and how to navigate between them.

Editing and Customizing the Home Screen

Covers adding panels, widgets, wallpapers, and arranging apps on the Home screen.

Finding Content and Organizing Apps

Explains how to search for content, move items, and create app folders.

Edge Panel Usage

Describes how to use and customize the Edge panel for quick app access.

Lock Screen Settings

Details how to set up and change screen lock methods for device security.

Indicator Icons Reference

Lists and explains common icons displayed on the device's status bar.

Notification Panel and Quick Settings

Explains how to view notifications and use quick setting buttons for fast access to features.

Media Playback and Nearby Devices Control

Describes how to control media playback and manage connected nearby devices.

Entering Text and Keyboard Layout

Covers keyboard layout, text entry, and changing input languages.

Advanced Keyboard Functions and Text Editing

Details extra keyboard functions like emoticons, voice input, and copy/paste operations.

Managing Apps Installation and Uninstallation

Guides on downloading, installing, uninstalling, and enabling/disabling apps.

Setting App Permissions

Explains how to manage app permissions to control access to device features and data.

Phone Functions and Making Calls

Covers making and receiving voice and video calls, including call logs.

Advanced Phone Features and Call Management

Explains speed dial, international calls, and managing incoming calls.

Blocking Numbers and In-Call Options

Details blocking unwanted numbers and available options during an active call.

Contacts Management

Covers creating, importing, syncing, searching, and sharing contacts.

Contact Organization and Sharing

Explains how to delete, share, group, and merge contacts for better organization.

Messages and Sending Messages

Guides on sending text messages and voice messages with recipients and attachments.

Message Viewing and Settings

Covers viewing, sorting, deleting messages, and customizing message settings.

Internet Browsing and Secret Mode

Explains how to browse the web, bookmark pages, and use secret mode for privacy.

Gallery Overview

Introduces the Gallery app for viewing and managing images and videos.

Viewing and Editing Images

Covers viewing images, sharing, editing, and cropping photos within the Gallery.

Viewing Videos

Explains how to play videos, control playback, and use features like Smart View.

Gallery Organization and Syncing

Covers creating albums, stories, syncing with cloud, and using the recycle bin.

Multi Window Features

Explains how to use split screen view and launch apps from the Edge panel.

Multi Window App Pairs and Pop-up View

Covers creating app pairs for split screen and using pop-up view.

Samsung Members, Galaxy Shop, and Calendar

Describes Samsung Members support, Galaxy Shop, and managing calendar events.

Reminder App Usage

Explains how to create, complete, restore, and delete reminders.

My Files, Clock, Calculator, and Smart View

Covers file management, setting alarms, calculations, and screen mirroring.

Sharing Content and Quick Share

Explains how to share content with nearby devices using Quick Share.

Link Sharing for Large Files

Details how to share files via a web link using Samsung storage.

Google Apps Overview

Lists and briefly describes common Google apps like Chrome, Gmail, Maps, etc.

Samsung Notes Creation and Management

Explains how to create, save, and delete notes using the Samsung Notes app.

Samsung Kids and Parental Controls

Covers setting up Samsung Kids, managing parental controls, and closing the feature.

Music Share Feature

Explains how to share Bluetooth speaker audio with another person.

Shared Music Playback with Galaxy Buds

Details listening to music together with friends using Galaxy Buds.

Daily Board Launch and Usage

Explains how to launch and use Daily Board as a digital bulletin board while charging.

Daily Board Notes, Music, and Settings

Covers creating notes, controlling music, and configuring Daily Board settings.

Screen Capture Methods

Describes methods for capturing screenshots, including key capture and swipe gestures.

Device Settings and Configuration

Samsung Account and Connections

Covers signing into Samsung account and managing connections like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile networks.

Wi-Fi Network Configuration

Guides on connecting to Wi-Fi networks and viewing network quality information.

Wi-Fi Sharing and Direct Connection

Explains sharing Wi-Fi passwords and connecting devices directly via Wi-Fi Direct.

Bluetooth Pairing and Data Transfer

Details pairing Bluetooth devices and transferring data wirelessly.

Data Usage and Mobile Hotspot

Covers data saving, using mobile data exclusively, and setting up a mobile hotspot.

Advanced Connections and Printing

Explains more connection settings and how to configure printer plug-ins.

Sound Settings and Options

Covers sound modes, ringtones, notification sounds, and volume adjustments.

Sound Quality and App Sound Settings

Details sound quality effects like Dolby Atmos and managing sound output for individual apps.

Notifications and Display Settings

Covers notification customization, dark mode, brightness, eye comfort, font, and screen zoom.

Wallpaper, Home, and Lock Screen Customization

Explains changing wallpapers and configuring Home and Lock screen settings.

Smart Lock and Security Features

Covers automatic unlocking with Smart Lock and general security options.

Secure Folder Setup and Usage

Guides on setting up and using Secure Folder for private content.

Secure Folder Auto Lock and Content Management

Explains auto-lock conditions and moving files into and out of Secure Folder.

Secure Folder App and Account Management

Covers adding apps/accounts, hiding the shortcut, and backing up Secure Folder data.

Privacy and Location Settings

Details privacy management, app permissions, and location service configurations.

Google Settings and Accounts Backup

Covers Google settings and managing accounts, backups, and data transfer.

User Accounts and Profiles

Explains setting up and managing different user accounts and restricted profiles.

Switching and Managing User Accounts

Guides on switching between user accounts and managing existing ones.

Samsung Cloud and Advanced Features

Covers backing up and restoring data to Samsung Cloud and activating advanced features.

Advanced Features: Sharing and Gestures

Details Quick Share, motion gestures like double-tap and palm swipe, and contact sharing.

Digital Wellbeing and Device Care

Covers managing screen time, app usage, and optimizing device performance.

Battery, Storage, Memory, and Device Protection

Explains battery status, storage management, memory cleaning, and device malware scanning.

App Management and General Settings

Covers managing apps and customizing general system settings like language and date/time.

Device Languages and Accessibility

Guides on adding languages and configuring accessibility features for improved usability.

Software Updates and Tablet Information

Covers updating device software and viewing tablet status, legal, and battery information.

Checking Device IMEI Information

Explains how to find the device's unique IMEI number for identification purposes.

Appendix: Troubleshooting and Compatibility

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides solutions for common issues like entering device codes, network errors, and device not turning on.

Troubleshooting Touchscreen, Freezes, and Calls

Offers solutions for touchscreen issues, device freezes, and call connectivity problems.

Troubleshooting Audio, Network, and Battery Issues

Addresses issues with microphone, sound echoes, network connectivity, and battery performance.

Troubleshooting Camera and Multimedia Files

Provides solutions for camera launch errors, photo quality, and multimedia file playback issues.

Troubleshooting Connectivity and Screen Brightness

Offers solutions for Bluetooth issues, screen brightness bar, computer connection, and location finding.

Troubleshooting Data Loss, Storage, and Home Button

Addresses data loss, storage space, device gaps, and the Home button not appearing.

About Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Explains Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) requirements and ratings for wireless devices.

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