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Table of contents Features Camera Multi window Night mode Expandable storage Getting started Device layout Assemble your device Charge the battery Install the Kids Edition bumper Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard Lock or unlock your device Accounts Transfer data from an old device Navigation Navigation bar Customize your home screen i 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 WIF_T290_EN_UM_TN_SF5_072919_FINAL
Table of contents Features Camera Multi window Night mode Expandable storage Getting started Device layout Assemble your device Charge the battery Install the Kids Edition bumper Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard Lock or unlock your device Accounts Transfer data from an old device Navigation Navigation bar Customize your home screen i 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 WIF_T290_EN_UM_TN_SF5_072919_FINAL
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Table of contents Memory 82 Security 82 Language and input 83 Date and time 85 Troubleshooting 86 Lock screen and security 89 Screen lock types 89 Clock and information 89 Google Play Protect 90 Find My Mobile 90 Security update 91 Install unknown apps 91 Encrypt SD card 91 View passwords 92 Device administration 92 Credential storage 92 Strong Protection 92 Advanced security settings 93 Location 93 vi
Table of contents Memory 82 Security 82 Language and input 83 Date and time 85 Troubleshooting 86 Lock screen and security 89 Screen lock types 89 Clock and information 89 Google Play Protect 90 Find My Mobile 90 Security update 91 Install unknown apps 91 Encrypt SD card 91 View passwords 92 Device administration 92 Credential storage 92 Strong Protection 92 Advanced security settings 93 Location 93 vi
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Table of contents App permissions 94 Send diagnostic data 94 Accounts 95 Add an account 95 Account settings 95 Remove an account 95 Users 96 Backup and restore 96 Samsung Cloud 97 Google settings 97 Accessibility 98 Screen Reader 98 Visibility enhancements 98 Hearing enhancements 99 Interaction and dexterity 100 Advanced settings 101 Installed services 101 Other settings 102 About tablet 102 vii
Table of contents App permissions 94 Send diagnostic data 94 Accounts 95 Add an account 95 Account settings 95 Remove an account 95 Users 96 Backup and restore 96 Samsung Cloud 97 Google settings 97 Accessibility 98 Screen Reader 98 Visibility enhancements 98 Hearing enhancements 99 Interaction and dexterity 100 Advanced settings 101 Installed services 101 Other settings 102 About tablet 102 vii
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... Galaxy Tab A Kids Edition by using your device Use the Power key to a Wi-Fi® network, set up your device's features, and more. Start using the bumper. Use the device only after it around the remaining edges of the tablet. Devices and software are for reference only. 6 the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to turn your device on , the Setup Wizard guides you turn...
... Galaxy Tab A Kids Edition by using your device Use the Power key to a Wi-Fi® network, set up your device's features, and more. Start using the bumper. Use the device only after it around the remaining edges of the tablet. Devices and software are for reference only. 6 the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to turn your device on , the Setup Wizard guides you turn...
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... to display lines at the bottom of screens, and choose a main Home screen. Customize your device. NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from Home. -~- l\{' TIP You can also quickly switch between navigation gestures and navigation buttons using the Quick settings menu. To remove an icon: ◌ Touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home. Simply swipe up additional Home screens, remove screens, change the...
... to display lines at the bottom of screens, and choose a main Home screen. Customize your device. NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from Home. -~- l\{' TIP You can also quickly switch between navigation gestures and navigation buttons using the Quick settings menu. To remove an icon: ◌ Touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home. Simply swipe up additional Home screens, remove screens, change the...
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...; Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from the Home and App screens. Hidden apps are arranged on the Apps screen. • Apps button: Add a button to the Home screen for easy access to the Apps screen. • App icon badges: Enable to show badges on the Home screen. • Hide apps: Choose apps to hide from being removed or repositioned. • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Quick-open notification panel: Enable this screen to open the Notification panel...
...; Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from the Home and App screens. Hidden apps are arranged on the Apps screen. • Apps button: Add a button to the Home screen for easy access to the Apps screen. • App icon badges: Enable to show badges on the Home screen. • Hide apps: Choose apps to hide from being removed or repositioned. • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Quick-open notification panel: Enable this screen to open the Notification panel...
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... editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to original settings and clear personalized data. • About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard. 25 Type by swiping between languages, slide the Space bar sideways. • Smart typing: Use predictive text and auto-correction features to enter text. • ~ Modes: Select a keyboard layout. 0 • Settings: Access keyboard settings. Configure the Samsung keyboard Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. 0 ◌ From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings...
... editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to original settings and clear personalized data. • About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard. 25 Type by swiping between languages, slide the Space bar sideways. • Smart typing: Use predictive text and auto-correction features to enter text. • ~ Modes: Select a keyboard layout. 0 • Settings: Access keyboard settings. Configure the Samsung keyboard Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. 0 ◌ From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings...
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... screen. 2. Uninstall or disable apps Installed apps can be downloaded from your device by default) can be removed from Galaxy Store and the Google Play™ store. ◌ From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to find an app or a setting, you can customize the search settings by tapping ••• More options > Clean up pages. 29 Search for the following sorting options: • Custom order: Arrange apps manually...
... screen. 2. Uninstall or disable apps Installed apps can be downloaded from your device by default) can be removed from Galaxy Store and the Google Play™ store. ◌ From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to find an app or a setting, you can customize the search settings by tapping ••• More options > Clean up pages. 29 Search for the following sorting options: • Custom order: Arrange apps manually...
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...: Reset options that have been changed. Apps • App permissions: Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of apps. -:¢:- Tap an app to the app for a certain category of your device. • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. • Special access: Select which apps can only be displayed: • Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the app. Existing app data is not working correctly. • Data usage: View data...
...: Reset options that have been changed. Apps • App permissions: Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of apps. -:¢:- Tap an app to the app for a certain category of your device. • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. • Special access: Select which apps can only be displayed: • Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the app. Existing app data is not working correctly. • Data usage: View data...
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zXCVBNM ) L +' .? !#1 Engli sh (US) Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 33 e 2 3 .1? ;:: ... Q ◌ From Apps, tap Samsung Notes > Create. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - You can share your notes easily using social networking services. Access tools Assign a category Ptn ',I 0 p • " @ $ & A s D F GH j ( K . Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to the grocery store Add attachment ·- T B * m p, T# 11!!!1 0 456789 0 I QwERT...
zXCVBNM ) L +' .? !#1 Engli sh (US) Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 33 e 2 3 .1? ;:: ... Q ◌ From Apps, tap Samsung Notes > Create. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - You can share your notes easily using social networking services. Access tools Assign a category Ptn ',I 0 p • " @ $ & A s D F GH j ( K . Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to the grocery store Add attachment ·- T B * m p, T# 11!!!1 0 456789 0 I QwERT...
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... go to access your device to a Wi-Fi network to turn on Wi-Fi. + 2. Connections Manage connections between your mobile data. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap 0 to access the Internet without using your device and a variety of networks and other devices. Q 1. From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords. 2. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap 0 and scan for the name and password before you...
... go to access your device to a Wi-Fi network to turn on Wi-Fi. + 2. Connections Manage connections between your mobile data. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap 0 to access the Internet without using your device and a variety of networks and other devices. Q 1. From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords. 2. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap 0 and scan for the name and password before you...
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... detected. • Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to auto reconnect to or forget individual networks. • Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on or off. • Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi networks that support Hotspot 2.0. • Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. • MAC address: View your device's MAC address, which is required when connecting to turn on Wi-Fi. 2. Settings 3.
... detected. • Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to auto reconnect to or forget individual networks. • Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on or off. • Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi networks that support Hotspot 2.0. • Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. • MAC address: View your device's MAC address, which is required when connecting to turn on Wi-Fi. 2. Settings 3.
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... sound mode without using the volume keys. ◌ From Settings, tap ◄>) Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to a local network. 1. Notification sounds Customize notification sounds for certain apps or choose a default for all notifications. ◌ From Settings, tap ◄>) Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and tap a sound to make no sounds. - Sound mode You can control the sounds and vibrations used...
... sound mode without using the volume keys. ◌ From Settings, tap ◄>) Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to a local network. 1. Notification sounds Customize notification sounds for certain apps or choose a default for all notifications. ◌ From Settings, tap ◄>) Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and tap a sound to make no sounds. - Sound mode You can control the sounds and vibrations used...
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... input. 2. Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. From Settings, tap General Management > Language and input. 2. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: • Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is spoken. • Pitch: Set the pitch of the keyboard shortcuts on the Navigation bar to -speech engine. Tap Show keyboard button to your device (sold separately). 1. TTS is used for various accessibility...
... input. 2. Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. From Settings, tap General Management > Language and input. 2. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: • Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is spoken. • Pitch: Set the pitch of the keyboard shortcuts on the Navigation bar to -speech engine. Tap Show keyboard button to your device (sold separately). 1. TTS is used for various accessibility...
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... resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is connected to its factory defaults. Reset network settings You can also check for software updates and install if any are available. • Auto download over Wi-Fi: Automatically download software updates when the device is not affected. 1. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. 86 m ◌ From Settings, tap Software update for the following options: • Download and install: Check for software updates, and if necessary, reset services on your device. Settings Troubleshooting...
... resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is connected to its factory defaults. Reset network settings You can also check for software updates and install if any are available. • Auto download over Wi-Fi: Automatically download software updates when the device is not affected. 1. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. 86 m ◌ From Settings, tap Software update for the following options: • Download and install: Check for software updates, and if necessary, reset services on your device. Settings Troubleshooting...
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..., PIN, Password, and None. Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your device automatically when trusted locations or other useful information. Configure the following screen lock options: • Smart Lock: Unlock your data by setting a screen lock. A secure screen lock is required for this feature. A secure screen lock is recommended that you secure your secure lock settings. C ◌ From Settings, tap Lock screen for this feature. • Secure lock settings: Customize your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password). Set a secure screen...
..., PIN, Password, and None. Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your device automatically when trusted locations or other useful information. Configure the following screen lock options: • Smart Lock: Unlock your data by setting a screen lock. A secure screen lock is required for this feature. A secure screen lock is recommended that you secure your secure lock settings. C ◌ From Settings, tap Lock screen for this feature. • Secure lock settings: Customize your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password). Set a secure screen...
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... as your phone number or email address. • Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen. • App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from loss or theft by allowing your device to be locked, tracked online, and for security risks and threats. 1. From Settings, tap Security > Google Play Protect. 2. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile. -'lj- TIP A Samsung account is required, and Google location service must turn it...
... as your phone number or email address. • Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen. • App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from loss or theft by allowing your device to be locked, tracked online, and for security risks and threats. 1. From Settings, tap Security > Google Play Protect. 2. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile. -'lj- TIP A Samsung account is required, and Google location service must turn it...
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... device. 1. Settings View passwords You can have characters displayed briefly in your device. • Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password. Device administration You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on the feature. From Settings, tap Security > Other security settings > Device admin apps. 2. Tap an option to turn it on as you have administrative access to your device by encrypting it using a secure lock type...
... device. 1. Settings View passwords You can have characters displayed briefly in your device. • Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password. Device administration You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on the feature. From Settings, tap Security > Other security settings > Device admin apps. 2. Tap an option to turn it on as you have administrative access to your device by encrypting it using a secure lock type...
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... Contact us /support/service/ locations/ About your device Camera microSD™ card slot Camera Power/Lock Volume Lockscreen Select a screen lock type and set security options. Sound Set device volume and sounds. Screen images simulated. Family share Connect with a microSD™ card. Appearance of their respective owners. Connections Connect to Wi-Fi network, Bluetooth device and other marks are both trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Enroll, at samsung.com/us/support/premium-care Get to know your product: • Access user manuals, tips and more...
... Contact us /support/service/ locations/ About your device Camera microSD™ card slot Camera Power/Lock Volume Lockscreen Select a screen lock type and set security options. Sound Set device volume and sounds. Screen images simulated. Family share Connect with a microSD™ card. Appearance of their respective owners. Connections Connect to Wi-Fi network, Bluetooth device and other marks are both trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Enroll, at samsung.com/us/support/premium-care Get to know your product: • Access user manuals, tips and more...
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... monitor screen time, set play time limits, and add apps from Galaxy Apps for Kids. Using your device Turning your tablet on/off your screen, press the Power/Lock button. Use only Samsung approved charging devices and batteries. WiFi Tab A 8inch IBG.indd 5-8 Galaxy Store Get essential and exclusive content for your warranty and may void your device. 1. Using other accessories may cause damage. Follow the prompts to setup. From the Home screen tap Galaxy Store. 2. Charge the battery Before turning on the screen to turn your tablet...
... monitor screen time, set play time limits, and add apps from Galaxy Apps for Kids. Using your device Turning your tablet on/off your screen, press the Power/Lock button. Use only Samsung approved charging devices and batteries. WiFi Tab A 8inch IBG.indd 5-8 Galaxy Store Get essential and exclusive content for your warranty and may void your device. 1. Using other accessories may cause damage. Follow the prompts to setup. From the Home screen tap Galaxy Store. 2. Charge the battery Before turning on the screen to turn your tablet...
