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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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... and hold the Power key, and tap Power off. Start using the bumper. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Use the device only after it around the remaining edges of the tablet. Devices and software are for reference only. 6 Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to turn your device on , the Setup Wizard guides you turn the device off . Use the Setup Wizard The first time you through...
... and hold the Power key, and tap Power off. Start using the bumper. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Use the device only after it around the remaining edges of the tablet. Devices and software are for reference only. 6 Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to turn your device on , the Setup Wizard guides you turn the device off . Use the Setup Wizard The first time you through...
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... for navigating your device by changing where the Recent apps and Back buttons display on the screen, you can hide the navigation keys, and instead use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Remove from Home. -~- You can set up from a Home screen. 16 l\{' TIP You can also quickly switch between navigation gestures and navigation buttons using the Quick settings menu.
... for navigating your device by changing where the Recent apps and Back buttons display on the screen, you can hide the navigation keys, and instead use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Remove from Home. -~- You can set up from a Home screen. 16 l\{' TIP You can also quickly switch between navigation gestures and navigation buttons using the Quick settings menu.
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...-open notification panel: Enable this screen to restore hidden apps. You can appear as results in Finder searches. • About Home screen: View version information. 18 Getting started Home screen settings Customize your device to have separate Home and Apps screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located. • Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen. • Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are still installed...
...-open notification panel: Enable this screen to restore hidden apps. You can appear as results in Finder searches. • About Home screen: View version information. 18 Getting started Home screen settings Customize your device to have separate Home and Apps screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located. • Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen. • Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are still installed...
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... emoji. p, • Stickers: Add illustrated stickers. • ( ~ > Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to enter text. • ~ Modes: Select a keyboard layout. 0 • Settings: Access keyboard settings. Getting started Toolbar functions The toolbar provides additional helpful functions. ◌ From the Samsung keyboard, tap ••• Expand toolbar for the following options: • Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on...
... emoji. p, • Stickers: Add illustrated stickers. • ( ~ > Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to enter text. • ~ Modes: Select a keyboard layout. 0 • Settings: Access keyboard settings. Getting started Toolbar functions The toolbar provides additional helpful functions. ◌ From the Samsung keyboard, tap ••• Expand toolbar for the following options: • Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on...
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... turned off and hidden from your device by tapping ••• More options > Clean up pages. 29 Some apps that app. _'(')'_ ,'I :(, TIP When apps are not sure where to access the Apps list. Disabled apps are preloaded (available on the screen. 2. Apps Using apps The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Uninstall or disable apps Installed apps can only be removed from the Apps list. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold an app...
... turned off and hidden from your device by tapping ••• More options > Clean up pages. 29 Some apps that app. _'(')'_ ,'I :(, TIP When apps are not sure where to access the Apps list. Disabled apps are preloaded (available on the screen. 2. Apps Using apps The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Uninstall or disable apps Installed apps can only be removed from the Apps list. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold an app...
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... be disabled, not uninstalled. • Force stop: Stop an app that have been changed. Some preloaded apps can have special access permissions to features on your device. • Reset app preferences: Reset options that is not deleted. 4. NOTE Options vary by app. 31 Existing app data is not working correctly. • Data usage: View data usage. • Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge. • Storage: Manage the app's storage usage. • Memory: View memory...
... be disabled, not uninstalled. • Force stop: Stop an app that have been changed. Some preloaded apps can have special access permissions to features on your device. • Reset app preferences: Reset options that is not deleted. 4. NOTE Options vary by app. 31 Existing app data is not working correctly. • Data usage: View data usage. • Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge. • Storage: Manage the app's storage usage. • Memory: View memory...
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...) Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 33 Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. T B * m p, T# 11!!!1 0 456789 0 I QwERT y u I I Brush 0 Go to the grocery store Add attachment ·- Access tools Assign a category Ptn ',I 0 p • " @ $ & A s D F GH j ( K . the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - e 2 3 .1? ;:: ... Apps 0 Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes...
...) Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 33 Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. T B * m p, T# 11!!!1 0 456789 0 I QwERT y u I I Brush 0 Go to the grocery store Add attachment ·- Access tools Assign a category Ptn ',I 0 p • " @ $ & A s D F GH j ( K . the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - e 2 3 .1? ;:: ... Apps 0 Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes...
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...-Fi network to access the Internet without using your device settings. Drag down the Status bar, and then tap (I Settings. From Apps, tap Settings. to turn on Wi-Fi Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can search for Settings If you are a couple of ways to access your mobile data. 1. From Settings, tap Connections...
...-Fi network to access the Internet without using your device settings. Drag down the Status bar, and then tap (I Settings. From Apps, tap Settings. to turn on Wi-Fi Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can search for Settings If you are a couple of ways to access your mobile data. 1. From Settings, tap Connections...
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... connections to turn 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 some secured networks (not configurable). • IP address: View your device's network addresses. 1. Tap Save. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap 0 to various types of the network. • Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password...
... connections to turn 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 some secured networks (not configurable). • IP address: View your device's network addresses. 1. Tap Save. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap 0 to various types of the network. • Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password...
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... a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you can change the sound mode on your device without losing your device. 2. Sound mode You can use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts. -~- TIP You need an adapter (not included) to connect an Ethernet cable to your device to choose it. 74 Settings Ethernet If wireless network connection...
... a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you can change the sound mode on your device without losing your device. 2. Sound mode You can use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts. -~- TIP You need an adapter (not included) to connect an Ethernet cable to your device to choose it. 74 Settings Ethernet If wireless network connection...
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... used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. ◌ From Settings, tap General management > Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to quickly switch between keyboards. 1. From Settings, tap General management > Language and input. 2. Tap Autofill service and select your Text-to -speech Configure your preferred service. Tap Settings for options. • Language: Set the default speech language...
... used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. ◌ From Settings, tap General management > Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to quickly switch between keyboards. 1. From Settings, tap General management > Language and input. 2. Tap Autofill service and select your Text-to -speech Configure your preferred service. Tap Settings for options. • Language: Set the default speech language...
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...and install if any are available. • Auto download over Wi-Fi: Automatically download software updates when the device is not affected. 1. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Personal data is connected to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset settings. 2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Settings Troubleshooting You can also check for software updates, and if necessary, reset services on your device. Reset settings You...
...and install if any are available. • Auto download over Wi-Fi: Automatically download software updates when the device is not affected. 1. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Personal data is connected to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset settings. 2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Settings Troubleshooting You can also check for software updates, and if necessary, reset services on your device. Reset settings You...
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...None. Tap 0 to useful information. 89 A secure screen lock is required for this feature. • Secure lock settings: Customize your data by setting a screen lock. Clock and information You can choose from the following screen lock options: • Smart Lock: Unlock your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password). Configure the following screen lock types that appear on the lock screen. A secure screen lock is recommended that you secure your device automatically when trusted locations or other useful information. Set a secure screen lock It is required...
...None. Tap 0 to useful information. 89 A secure screen lock is required for this feature. • Secure lock settings: Customize your data by setting a screen lock. Clock and information You can choose from the following screen lock options: • Smart Lock: Unlock your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password). Configure the following screen lock types that appear on the lock screen. A secure screen lock is recommended that you secure your device automatically when trusted locations or other useful information. Set a secure screen lock It is required...
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... last location to customize security features. Google Play Protect You can protect your PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you must be deleted remotely. The following options are available: • Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 1. TIP A Samsung account is required, and Google location service must turn it on in to store your device from the Lock screen. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. To access your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Security > Google Play...
... last location to customize security features. Google Play Protect You can protect your PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you must be deleted remotely. The following options are available: • Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 1. TIP A Samsung account is required, and Google location service must turn it on in to store your device from the Lock screen. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. To access your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Security > Google Play...
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... to turn on as you have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password. Settings View passwords You can have characters displayed briefly in your device's ROM and other certificates you type them. ◌ From Settings, tap Security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn it using a secure lock type. ◌ From Settings, tap Security > Other security settings...
... to turn on as you have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password. Settings View passwords You can have characters displayed briefly in your device's ROM and other certificates you type them. ◌ From Settings, tap Security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn it using a secure lock type. ◌ From Settings, tap Security > Other security settings...
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... a service location near you to setup, troubleshoot, repair or replace your product. Enroll, at samsung.com/us/support/premium-care Get to know your product: • Access user manuals, tips and more than just protection for the device. Android, Google, Google Play, and other connection options. Printed in Vietnam JM19-T290-B005 Device features Expandable storage Expand storage with your device Camera microSD™ card slot Camera Power/Lock Volume Lockscreen Select a screen lock type and set security options. Quick Reference Guide Customize your device...
... a service location near you to setup, troubleshoot, repair or replace your product. Enroll, at samsung.com/us/support/premium-care Get to know your product: • Access user manuals, tips and more than just protection for the device. Android, Google, Google Play, and other connection options. Printed in Vietnam JM19-T290-B005 Device features Expandable storage Expand storage with your device Camera microSD™ card slot Camera Power/Lock Volume Lockscreen Select a screen lock type and set security options. Quick Reference Guide Customize your device...
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... screen, press the Power/Lock button. Parents can enjoy the following: • Premium offers and special benefits • Decorate your Galaxy with various themes • Change fonts device fonts • Add new effects and stickers.customizing photos Visit samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-store for your device. 1. Use only Samsung approved charging devices and batteries. Now you can monitor screen time, set play time limits, and add apps from Galaxy Apps for your device to setup. WiFi Tab A 8inch IBG.indd 5-8 Galaxy...
... screen, press the Power/Lock button. Parents can enjoy the following: • Premium offers and special benefits • Decorate your Galaxy with various themes • Change fonts device fonts • Add new effects and stickers.customizing photos Visit samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-store for your device. 1. Use only Samsung approved charging devices and batteries. Now you can monitor screen time, set play time limits, and add apps from Galaxy Apps for your device to setup. WiFi Tab A 8inch IBG.indd 5-8 Galaxy...