Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Guide to tablet keys and sockets - Samsung Galaxy Tab A

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The list below shows you what the different keys and sockets on your tablet are used for.

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On/Off

Several functions are associated with On/Off:

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On/Off

Press On/Off to turn your tablet on or off.

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On/Off

Press On/Off to turn on the screen lock.

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On/Off

Press and hold On/Off to access silent mode and flight mode.

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The Return key

Press the Return key to exit an active menu item or hide the keypad.

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The Application key

Several functions are associated with the Application key:

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The Application key

Press the Application key to view a list of your most recently used menu items and applications.

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The Application key

Press and hold the Application key to use two applications at the same time.

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The Home key

Several functions are associated with the Home key:

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The Home key

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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The Home key

Press and hold the Home key to search the internet.

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The Home key

Press the Home key twice in quick succession to turn on the tablet camera.

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The Volume key

Several functions are associated with the Volume key:

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The Volume key

Press the upper or lower part of the Volume key to adjust the ring volume.

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The Volume key

Press the upper or lower part of the Volume key during a call to adjust the volume.

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The Volume key

Press the upper or lower part of the Volume key to silence the incoming call alert.

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Socket

Connect the charger or data cable to the socket and to a wall socket or your computer's USB port.

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Headset socket

Connect the headset to the headset socket.

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Camera lens at the back of your tablet

Point the camera lens at the back of your tablet at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.

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Camera lens at the front of your tablet

Point the camera lens at the front of your tablet at the required object during a video call.

On/Off

Several functions are associated with On/Off:
Press On/Off to turn your tablet on or off.
Press On/Off to turn on the screen lock.
Press and hold On/Off to access silent mode and flight mode.

The Return key

Press the Return key to exit an active menu item or hide the keypad.

The Application key

Several functions are associated with the Application key:
Press the Application key to view a list of your most recently used menu items and applications.
Press and hold the Application key to use two applications at the same time.

The Home key

Several functions are associated with the Home key:
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press and hold the Home key to search the internet.
Press the Home key twice in quick succession to turn on the tablet camera.

The Volume key

Several functions are associated with the Volume key:
Press the upper or lower part of the Volume key to adjust the ring volume.
Press the upper or lower part of the Volume key during a call to adjust the volume.
Press the upper or lower part of the Volume key to silence the incoming call alert.

Socket

Connect the charger or data cable to the socket and to a wall socket or your computer's USB port.

Headset socket

Connect the headset to the headset socket.

Camera lens at the back of your tablet

Point the camera lens at the back of your tablet at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.

Camera lens at the front of your tablet

Point the camera lens at the front of your tablet at the required object during a video call.

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