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... software (defined collectively and individually as the "Product") and keep it for more Scan the code with your device Settings Help Printed in this document before operating the device Get to know your device Side key Power / Lock Volume Camera Get connected Follow setup screens and transfer content to your new device Do more information on how to switch Charging port Camera Connect your device to a binding Arbitration Agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS...
... software (defined collectively and individually as the "Product") and keep it for more Scan the code with your device Settings Help Printed in this document before operating the device Get to know your device Side key Power / Lock Volume Camera Get connected Follow setup screens and transfer content to your new device Do more information on how to switch Charging port Camera Connect your device to a binding Arbitration Agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS...
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... and Notices This device complies with diagnostic software reporting usage and performance information used to assess, deliver and improve network quality and the overall device experience to be trademarks of touch-screen features. For more information, see www.energystar.gov/ • The Power Management setting of this product has been enabled by opening Settings > About phone or About device or About tablet > Status or Status...
... and Notices This device complies with diagnostic software reporting usage and performance information used to assess, deliver and improve network quality and the overall device experience to be trademarks of touch-screen features. For more information, see www.energystar.gov/ • The Power Management setting of this product has been enabled by opening Settings > About phone or About device or About tablet > Status or Status...
User Manual
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... | Dark mode Getting started Device layout: Galaxy Tab A8 Set up your device: Charge the battery | Accessories Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings Camera and...
... | Dark mode Getting started Device layout: Galaxy Tab A8 Set up your device: Charge the battery | Accessories Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings Camera and...
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Contents Microsoft apps Outlook | Office | OneDrive Settings Connections: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Data usage | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet Customization: Display | Notifications | Sound Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Users | Backup and restore | Google settings Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer Accessibility: Recommended for you | TalkBack | Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements | ...
Contents Microsoft apps Outlook | Office | OneDrive Settings Connections: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Data usage | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet Customization: Display | Notifications | Sound Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Users | Backup and restore | Google settings Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer Accessibility: Recommended for you | TalkBack | Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements | ...
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... cool down. Start using your device Turn on your device on . • To turn the device on . Confirm when prompted. 7 Disconnect the charger from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your device Use the Side key to turn your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from the device and wait for...
... cool down. Start using your device Turn on your device on . • To turn the device on . Confirm when prompted. 7 Disconnect the charger from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your device Use the Side key to turn your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from the device and wait for...
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... services: Enable additional features including guide page and Dynamic Lock screen. • Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper. 17 NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from any Home screen. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home. Tap one of the following menus for navigating your device. Wallpaper Change the...
... services: Enable additional features including guide page and Dynamic Lock screen. • Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper. 17 NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from any Home screen. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home. Tap one of the following menus for navigating your device. Wallpaper Change the...
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... Open settings: Quickly access the device's settings menu. • More options: Reorder Quick settings or change when enabled and disabled. Getting started • To clear all notifications, tap Clear. • To customize notifications, tap Notification settings. 2. Wi-Fi Sound Bluetooth Auto rotate Airplane mode Do not disturb Power saving mode Location Eye comfort shield Dark mode Quick settings options The following options are available in Quick settings. Swipe down to device functions using Quick settings. Quick settings The Notification panel provides quick access...
... Open settings: Quickly access the device's settings menu. • More options: Reorder Quick settings or change when enabled and disabled. Getting started • To clear all notifications, tap Clear. • To customize notifications, tap Notification settings. 2. Wi-Fi Sound Bluetooth Auto rotate Airplane mode Do not disturb Power saving mode Location Eye comfort shield Dark mode Quick settings options The following options are available in Quick settings. Swipe down to device functions using Quick settings. Quick settings The Notification panel provides quick access...
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From Clock, tap Timer > Add preset timer. 2. General settings View and configure settings for all Clock tools. ◌ From Clock, tap More options > Settings. • Customization Service: Sign in supported apps. • About Clock: View the current software version and check for up window of the timer when the Clock app is minimized. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to customize personal...
From Clock, tap Timer > Add preset timer. 2. General settings View and configure settings for all Clock tools. ◌ From Clock, tap More options > Settings. • Customization Service: Sign in supported apps. • About Clock: View the current software version and check for up window of the timer when the Clock app is minimized. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to customize personal...
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Assign a title Insert Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 76 Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - You can share your notes easily using social networking services.
Assign a title Insert Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 76 Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - You can share your notes easily using social networking services.
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... it by entering the information manually. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap 2. From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords. 2. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap scan for Settings If you are a couple of ways to find a certain setting, you can still connect to that setting. Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of the list. to access the Internet without using your mobile data. 1. Settings Access Settings There are...
... it by entering the information manually. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap 2. From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords. 2. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap scan for Settings If you are a couple of ways to find a certain setting, you can still connect to that setting. Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of the list. to access the Internet without using your mobile data. 1. Settings Access Settings There are...
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...to Wi-Fi networks that have recently turned your device's network addresses. to or forget individual networks. • Wi-Fi control history: View apps that support Hotspot 2.0. • Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi to connect. Tap More options > Advanced. • Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected. • Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to auto reconnect to turn on Wi-Fi. 2. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and...
...to Wi-Fi networks that have recently turned your device's network addresses. to or forget individual networks. • Wi-Fi control history: View apps that support Hotspot 2.0. • Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi to connect. Tap More options > Advanced. • Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected. • Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to auto reconnect to turn on Wi-Fi. 2. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and...
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... usage limits and networks. 1. l Block pairing requests: Add devices to federal and local guidelines and restrictions. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. 2. Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap to enable NOTE The use your current Wi-Fi data usage. l Bluetooth control history: View apps that have used Bluetooth recently. Check with your Samsung account. Tap Wi-Fi data usage to view data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of mobile devices on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in the Advanced menu. Settings Advanced options Additional...
... usage limits and networks. 1. l Block pairing requests: Add devices to federal and local guidelines and restrictions. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. 2. Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap to enable NOTE The use your current Wi-Fi data usage. l Bluetooth control history: View apps that have used Bluetooth recently. Check with your Samsung account. Tap Wi-Fi data usage to view data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of mobile devices on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in the Advanced menu. Settings Advanced options Additional...
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... your device. 1. Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device 2. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Printing. 2. Tap Default print service, and then tap More options > Add printer. • If your VPN administrator. 1. From Settings, tap scanning. Tap to turn on Nearby device scanning. Download plugin and follow the NOTE Not all apps support printing. You will need the connection information from your printer requires a plugin, tap prompts to a private secured network...
... your device. 1. Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device 2. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Printing. 2. Tap Default print service, and then tap More options > Add printer. • If your VPN administrator. 1. From Settings, tap scanning. Tap to turn on Nearby device scanning. Download plugin and follow the NOTE Not all apps support printing. You will need the connection information from your printer requires a plugin, tap prompts to a private secured network...
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... lock types | Google Play Protect | Security update | Find My Mobile | Install unknown apps | Encrypt or decrypt SD card | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Permission manager | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your device. NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and sensitive data on your data by double-tapping instead of using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password). Settings Double tap to turn off the screen by setting...
... lock types | Google Play Protect | Security update | Find My Mobile | Install unknown apps | Encrypt or decrypt SD card | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Permission manager | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your device. NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and sensitive data on your data by double-tapping instead of using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password). Settings Double tap to turn off the screen by setting...
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..., and Google location service must turn it on in to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level. 100 Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in order to use Find My Mobile. To access your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Find My Mobile. 2. Security update You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and...
..., and Google location service must turn it on in to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level. 100 Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in order to use Find My Mobile. To access your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Find My Mobile. 2. Security update You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and...
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... administrative access to turn on as you have characters displayed briefly in your device's ROM and other certificates you type them. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn it on the feature. Tap an option to your device. 1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Device admin apps. 2. Settings View passwords You can have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device storage: Install a new...
... administrative access to turn on as you have characters displayed briefly in your device's ROM and other certificates you type them. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn it on the feature. Tap an option to your device. 1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Device admin apps. 2. Settings View passwords You can have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device storage: Install a new...
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... access certain features of your device. • Security policy updates: Keep your device secure by checking for the first time that you permit them to (like the camera, microphone, or location) when they are using an app or service for security updates. Settings Advanced security settings You can set your device to notify you are running in the background, not just when you when this happens. 1. For more information, see Set a secure screen lock...
... access certain features of your device. • Security policy updates: Keep your device secure by checking for the first time that you permit them to (like the camera, microphone, or location) when they are using an app or service for security updates. Settings Advanced security settings You can set your device to notify you are running in the background, not just when you when this happens. 1. For more information, see Set a secure screen lock...
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...• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time. 115 Settings Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. Tap Autofill service to customize your selected service. l Tap Settings to view your service. Date and time By default, your wireless network. Set date: Enter the current date. - The following options are available: • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. Select time zone: Choose a new time zone. - Set time: Enter the...
...• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time. 115 Settings Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. Tap Autofill service to customize your selected service. l Tap Settings to view your service. Date and time By default, your wireless network. Set date: Enter the current date. - The following options are available: • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. Select time zone: Choose a new time zone. - Set time: Enter the...
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... control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls. ◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option: • Universal switch: Control your device with reduced dexterity. 122 Settings Text display You can configure Accessibility features to text. • Google subtitles (CC): Configure closed captions when viewing multimedia. ◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option: • Live transcribe: Use the microphone...
... control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls. ◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option: • Universal switch: Control your device with reduced dexterity. 122 Settings Text display You can configure Accessibility features to text. • Google subtitles (CC): Configure closed captions when viewing multimedia. ◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option: • Live transcribe: Use the microphone...
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..., error reports, remote support and more (if supported by your device. ◌ From Settings, tap Help. Help | Labs | Quick share | About tablet Help View the user manual for Accessibility. Some features may not work correctly with all apps. 1. Contact us . Labs Try experimental features. Settings About Accessibility Legal and license information about the current Accessibility software is available: • Version: View the current Accessibility software version. • Open source licenses: View information for the open source licenses used...
..., error reports, remote support and more (if supported by your device. ◌ From Settings, tap Help. Help | Labs | Quick share | About tablet Help View the user manual for Accessibility. Some features may not work correctly with all apps. 1. Contact us . Labs Try experimental features. Settings About Accessibility Legal and license information about the current Accessibility software is available: • Version: View the current Accessibility software version. • Open source licenses: View information for the open source licenses used...