Galaxy Tab A7(SM-T500)

Galaxy Tab A7(SM-T500)

  • Manufacturer: Samsung
  • Platform: Android
  • Platform Version: 11
  • Website: Samsung
Hardware & System Value Description
Anti-slip Features Yes Has a non-slip coating or ridges to prevent it slipping out of your hand.
Display Characteristics - Main Display Resolution 2000 x 1200 pixels The number of dots (called pixels) used to display text and images on the main display. More dots means more detail.
Display Characteristics - Main Display Size 10.36 inches Size of the main display (diagonal in inches)
Display Characteristics - Screen Flicker Yes The main display does not flicker at a rate that could cause problems for people with photo-epilepsy (between 2 Hz and 60 Hz).
External Keyboard Support Yes You can connect an external keyboard to the device.
Headset - plug type 3.5 mm The type of plug a headset will need to have so that it can be connected to the device.
Internet Capability Yes You can use the device to browse websites and use other internet-based services.
Touch Screen Yes Does the device have a touch screen?
Touch Screen - Heat Activated Yes If the device has a touchscreen, is it capacitive (sometimes referred to as heat activated)?
Mobility Value Description
Device Coupling - Bluetooth/WLAN Yes Allows customised devices to work with the phone. Device can be connected to the phone by using Bluetooth/wireless LAN (radio signals which travel through the air and may also be able to pass through walls or other solid objects).
Device Coupling - Cable Yes Allows customised devices to work with the phone. Device can be connected to the phone by using a cable (an electrical wire).
Device Coupling - Other 3.5 mm Headset, USB Type-C Allows customised accessories to work with the device. Accessories can be connected to the device by using other connections then those described above (please describe):
External Switch / Pointer Support Yes You can connect an external switch or use head and/or eye mouvements to move the focus or pointer on the device's screen.
Flat Back for Table Top Operation Yes Has a flat back, so it can be used while it is lying on a table.
Hand Movement No Controls do not require you to pinch or twist them with your fingers, or rotate your wrist.
Predictive Text Input Yes Helps you write messages more quickly by predicting words from the first few letters you type.
Stylus or Prosthetic Device support Yes Do buttons and screen respond to a prosthetic device, pointing device or stylus? A prosthetic device is an artificial device that serves as a replacement for a body part.
Supports Gesture Based Navigation Yes You can use simple gestures to enter text or navigate your device (e.g., Back, Home).
Visible Focus Indicators Yes Visible indicators are used to highlight the user interface control with current focus.
Vision Features Value Description
Adjustable Font - Size Yes You can make the text on the display larger or smaller to make it easier to read.
Adjustable Font - Style Yes You can change the font (typeface) used for the text on the display, which may make it easier to read.
Audible Cues - Battery Yes Makes sounds to tell you when the battery is running out or when it is recharging.
Audible Cues - Power Yes Makes a sound when you press the power on/off button, so you know it's been pressed.
Audible Cues - Volume Yes Is there a audible cue to indicate a change in the volume level?
Braille Display Support No Does the device support a braille display?
Display Characteristics - Adjustable Brightness Control Yes You can adjust the brightness of the display to make it easier to read.
Display Characteristics - Adjustable Contrast Control Yes You can adjust the contrast of the display to make text and symbols easier to see against the background.
Display Characteristics - Colour Differention Yes The information presented on the display does not rely on colour perception for understanding (e.g. you do not have to be able to distinguish red symbols from green symbols).
Display Characteristics - Symbols/Icons Yes Menus can be displayed using symbols or pictures in a grid layout. This can make them easier for some people to understand or remember.
High Contrast Mode Yes The device comes with at least one high contrast mode.
Key Feedback - Audible Yes When you press a key it makes a sound, so you know it has been pressed.
Personalized Shortcuts Yes You can assign a particular feature to a single key or a short key sequence.
Screen Magnifier Yes Does the screen magnifier enlarge all views, including the web?
Screen Reader Yes A mode in which onscreen information is made available via text to speech and the device is operable without vision.
Supports Accessibility APIs Yes APIs allow accessibility software programs to communicate with the device (although there may be some limits).
Voiced Menus Yes Speaks the menu options, allowing you to access functions even if you cannot read the display.
Web Browser Zoom Yes You can magnify web content when using the internet browser.
Hearing Loss Specifications Value Description
Adjustable Vibrating Alerts No Allows users to select different vibration settings for various notifications.
Front Facing Camera Yes Allows the front facing camera to be used in signing or two-way video conferencing.
Key Feedback - Displayed Yes When you press the keys a larger version of it is displayed on the screen so you can check that it is correct.
Messaging Options - Email Yes Whether email is supported.
Messaging Options - IM No You can send and receive 'instant messenger' (IM) messages.
Messaging Options - Predictive Text Yes Helps you write text messages more quickly by predicting words from the first few letters you type.
Supports Closed Captioning for Web Video or Streaming Yes Device is capable of displaying closed captioning that is included in a video or video stream.
Vibrating alert No The device can be set to vibrate when it receives a message or when it gives a warning alert.
Visual Alerts - Battery Yes Displays a visual alert to tell you when the battery is running out or when it is recharging.
Visual Alerts - Electronic Message Yes When a text, e-mail or IM comes in, it displays a visual alert to indicate it has been received.
Visual Alerts - Other Yes Whether there are other visual alerts /text displays that are not mentioned above.
Visual Alerts - Power Yes When you press the power on/off button a visual alert is shown (e.g. a light), so you know it has been pressed.
Visual Indicators on Display - Battery Yes The display shows the current battery strength and the network signal strength.
Visual Indicators on Display - Enhancements No Whether there is a visual indicator on the display to indicate whether any enhancements are connected (Loopset, Headset or TTY/Textphone).
Visual indicators on Display - Network Yes The display shows what type of network you are connected to (e.g. 3G/LTE or WiFi).
Visual Indicators on Display - Volume Control Yes The display shows the current volume level.
Cognition Value Description
Assistance Instructions Yes When you need to provide input (e.g. when setting up the device or when it asks you a question), extra helpful instructions are provided, explaining what you need to do.
Copy and Paste Yes Does the device support a copy and paste functionality for text entry?
GPS Capability Yes The device has Global Positioning System (GPS) capability.
Simple Instructions Yes Instructions and messages that are displayed on screen use simple language.
Simple Reminders Yes All text alerts and other reminders that are displayed on the screen use simple, easy to understand language.
Simplify Display Yes Allows you to disable or conceal unneeded features/programs or icons.
Voice Notes Yes Allows you to record, save and play back a short voice reminder.
Additional Features
Additional Features Value Description
Alternative Format User Manual Yes The User Manual is available in alternative formats upon request.
Any Other Additional Features TalkBack, High contrast fonts, High contrast keyboard, Highlight buttons, Color inversion, Remove animations, Color correction, Magnifier window, Magnification, Large mouse/touchpad pointer, Font size and style, Screen zoom, Left/right sound balance, Mono audio, Google subtitles (CC), Universal switch, Assistant menu, Answering and ending calls, Interaction control, Touch and hold delay, Tap duration, Ignore repeated touches, Auto click after pointer stops, Sticky keys, Slow keys, Bounce keys, Accessibility button, Side and Volume up keys, Volume up and down keys, Time to take action, Speak keyboard input aloud, etc. Additional features that may benefit people with disabilities ( i.e the possibility to connect additional accessories such as external keyboard or devices for synthesizing voice).
Optional Accessories Value Description
Related Accessories that may also benefit people with disabilities Yes