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  • Page 1 User manual Galaxy Tab A 8.0"...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Customize your Home screen Charge the battery Status bar Start using your device Notification panel Use the Setup Wizard Bixby Lock or unlock your device Multi window Add a Google account Enter text Add a Samsung account Add an email account SPT_T387P_EN_UM_TN_RH5_083018_FINAL...
  • Page 3 Hancom Office Viewer Search for apps Internet Galaxy Essentials Kids Mode Uninstall or disable apps Messages Sort apps My Files Create and use folders Samsung Flow App settings Samsung Notes Samsung apps SmartThings Calculator Secure Folder Calendar Google apps Camera and video...
  • Page 4 Drive Bluetooth Gmail Tablet visibility Google Data usage Hangouts Airplane mode Maps Mobile networks Photos Location Play Movies & TV Nearby device scanning Play Music Connect to a printer Play Store Virtual Private Networks YouTube Ethernet Settings Sounds and vibration Access Settings Sound mode Volume...
  • Page 5 System sounds Memory Key-tap feedback Language and input Sound quality and effects Date and time Separate app sound Reset Notifications Factory data reset Auto restart Manage notifications System updates Display Lock screen and security Screen off settings Screen lock types Screen brightness Clock and information Blue light filter...
  • Page 6 Security update service Accessibility services Device administration Other settings Credential storage Help Advanced security settings Device assistance app Accounts About tablet Samsung Cloud Getting help Add an account Videos Users Smart Simulator Backup and restore Tips Google settings Samsung Care...
  • Page 7 Legal Legal information Intellectual property Open source software Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of liability Modification of software Samsung Knox Restricting children’s access to your mobile device Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

  • Page 8: Special Features

    Special features Meet Bixby Multi window Bixby can help you understand your settings Multitask by using two applications at the and set up your Samsung device. See Bixby same time. See Multi window on page 23. on page 22. Direct Share Media volume limiter Share content with specific people directly.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting started Front and back views Assemble your device Start using your device...

  • Page 10: Front And Back Views

    Front and back views   Headset jack Camera Camera Power microSD card tray Volume USB charger/Accessory port Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...

  • Page 11: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble your device Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.   Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...

  • Page 12: Install A Sim Card And Memory Card

    Install a SIM card and  1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until memory  card the tray pops out. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are  2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold provided with a SIM card.

  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) that are approved by Samsung. Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may void your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 14: Start Using Your Device

    Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup The instructions below explain how to turn your Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up device on or off. your device. To turn the device on: Follow the prompts to choose a default language,  ...

  • Page 15: Lock Or Unlock Your Device

    Lock or unlock your device Add a Google account ™ Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your Your new device uses your Google account to fully ™ device. By default, the device locks automatically utilize its Android features. when the screen times out.

  • Page 16: Add A Samsung Account

    Add a Samsung account Transfer data from your old device Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. ™ Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device.  1. From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >...

  • Page 17: Navigation

    Navigation Touch and hold Touch and hold items to activate them. Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a   Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of capacitive stylus.

  • Page 18: Common Options

    Common options Navigation bar The device uses basic command options to perform The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, common actions. displays the navigation keys. More options: Tap to view more menu options   Navigation keys for a screen. Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
  • Page 19 Full screen mode Navigation bar settings The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode. You can configure the Navigation bar background color and button layout. To enter or exit full screen mode: From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar  ...

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Home screen Status bar App shortcuts Home screen indicator Recent apps Back Home Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...

  • Page 21: Customize Your Home Screen

    Customize your  • To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position.  Home  screen  • To add a screen, swipe to the end of the Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app screens, and then tap Add.
  • Page 22 App shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any another: Home screen.  1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.  1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut to  2.
  • Page 23 Wallpapers Widgets Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Widgets are simple application extensions that run wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or on a Home screen. choose from preloaded wallpapers. To add a widget to a Home screen:  1.
  • Page 24 Home screen settings Customize your Home and Apps screens.  1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.  2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:  • Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.

  • Page 25: Status Bar

    Status bar The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status icons Notification icons Battery full New email Battery low New message Battery charging File download in progress Vibrate mode File upload in progress Mute mode Wi-Fi available ™...
  • Page 26 Status bar display Configure display options for the Status bar. From Settings, tap Display > Status bar for the   following options:   Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar.  ...

  • Page 27: Notification Panel

    Notification panel   Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Getting started...
  • Page 28 View the Notification panel Quick settings You can access the Notification panel from any The Notification panel also provides quick access to screen. device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.  1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

  • Page 29: Bixby

    It learns your routines, helps you set up reminders based on time and location, and is built in to your favorite apps. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby. You can customize Bixby’s chat responses, quick commands, and more from the Bixby Home page.

  • Page 30: Multi Window

    Multi window   Multitask by using two apps at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their windows.  1. From any screen, tap Recent apps.  2.
  • Page 31 Window controls Multi window settings The Window controls modify the way app windows Additional features are available for Multi window. are displayed in split screen view. From Settings, tap Advanced features >     Tap the middle of the window border for the Multi window, and then tap On/Off to enable following options: each of the following options:...

  • Page 32: Enter Text

    Handwriting: Use your handwriting to   enter text. Modes: Select a keyboard layout.     Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard. Settings: Access keyboard settings.   Show predictive text to view suggested   words while you type. Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.
  • Page 33 Configure the Samsung keyboard   About Samsung keyboard: View version and Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. legal information for the Samsung keyboard. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for   Use Google Voice typing the following options: Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
  • Page 34 Configure Google Voice typing Set customized options for Google voice typing.  1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.  2. Tap Settings for options.  • Languages: Choose the language for the keyboard.  • Offline speech recognition: Download languages for offline Google voice typing.

  • Page 35: Apps

    Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps...

  • Page 36: Using Apps

    Using apps Add an apps shortcut In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded Apps button to the Home screen. apps. You can uninstall or disable apps from this list.  1.

  • Page 37: Search For Apps

      To customize the Finder search settings, tap and hidden from view. More options > Settings. Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. From Apps, tap More options > Galaxy   Essentials.

  • Page 38: Sort Apps

    Sort apps Create and use folders App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an own custom order. Apps list screen.  1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and From Apps, tap More options >...

  • Page 39: App Settings

    App settings Copy a folder to a Home screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.  1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to open the  1. From Settings, tap Apps. options menu.
  • Page 40  • Special access: Select which apps can have  • Notifications: Configure notifications from special access permissions to features on your the app. device.  • Permissions: View permissions granted to the  • Reset app preferences: Reset options that app for access to your device’s information. have been changed.

  • Page 41: Samsung Apps

    Samsung apps The following apps come pre-installed or downloaded over-the-air to your device. Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. From Apps, tap Calculator.   Convert units of measurement Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter.

  • Page 42: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar view Manage your events and tasks. There are several ways the calendar can be viewed.  1. From Apps, tap Calendar > View, and then tap Add calendars an option: Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.  • Year: Display all twelve months of this year.  1.
  • Page 43 Create an event Create a task Use your Calendar to create events. Use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a  1. From Apps, tap Calendar > Add to add an certain day.
  • Page 44 Delete a task Delete tasks from your Calendar.  1. From Apps, tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks.  2. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.

  • Page 45: Camera And Video

    Camera and video Shooting modes Settings Switch cameras Record video Gallery Take a picture Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 46 Take pictures Record videos Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. Record high-quality videos using your device.  1. From Apps, tap Camera.  1. From Apps, tap Camera and aim the camera at your subject.  2. Use the display screen as a viewfinder. While aiming the camera, these options are available:  2.
  • Page 47 Configure shooting mode   Auto: Allow the camera to determine the ideal Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for mode for the picture. your pictures or choose from several shooting modes.   Stickers: Add stickers to your pictures. From Apps, tap Camera, and swipe to the right  ...
  • Page 48 Camera settings   Video size: Select a resolution. Selecting a Use the icons on the main camera screen and the higher resolution for higher quality requires settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. more memory.   Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. From Apps, tap Camera >...
  • Page 49   Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video.   Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.   Review pictures: Review pictures after taking them.   Storage location: Select a memory location.  – A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location.

  • Page 50: Clock

    Clock  • Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of The Clock app offers features for keeping track of the alarm. time and setting alarms.  • Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses From Apps, tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a  ...
  • Page 51 World clock Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created. The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe.  1. From Apps, tap Clock, and find the alarm in  1.
  • Page 52 Stopwatch Time zone converter Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a what the local times would be in the other listed hundredth of a second. cities.
  • Page 53 Timer The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.  1. From Apps, tap Clock > Timer.  2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.  3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.  •...

  • Page 54: Contacts

    Contacts  • Enter a name and other contact information. Store and manage your contacts. You can  – Tap Add field to enter additional synchronize with personal accounts added to your entries. device. For more information, see Add an account  – Tap Remove field to remove an entry.
  • Page 55 Edit a contact Share a contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and Share a contact by using various sharing methods. change or delete information, or you can add more  1. From Apps, tap Contacts, and then tap a fields to the contact’s list of information.
  • Page 56 Import contacts Link or unlink contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed Consolidate contact information from multiple memory card (not included). sources into one contact by linking entries into a single contact.  1. From Apps, tap Contacts >  More options >  1.
  • Page 57 Favorites Groups When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily You can use groups to organize your contacts. accessible from other apps. Create a group  1. From Apps, tap Contacts, and then tap a Create your own contact groups. contact.
  • Page 58 Add or remove group contacts Send an email to a group Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Send an email to members of a group. From Apps, tap Contacts > Groups, and then  1. From Apps, tap Contacts >...
  • Page 59 Contacts settings Delete a group Delete a group you have created. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app.  1. From Apps, tap Contacts > Groups, and then  1. From Apps, tap Contacts >  More options > tap a group.

  • Page 60: Email

    Bcc fields. Learn how to create and send email messages.  3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Email >  • Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and Compose new email.
  • Page 61 You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, screen. or you can view email accounts individually. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Email.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Email.     Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
  • Page 62 Remove email accounts Email accounts can be removed from your device.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Email.  2. Tap  Mailbox > Settings.  3. Tap the account you want to remove.  4. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted. Email settings Modify settings associated with using the Email app.

  • Page 63: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy Apps Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps.   Apps...

  • Page 64: Gallery

      Shared: Sign in to your Samsung account to share  – Details: View and edit information about pictures and videos with your friends and family the picture, including the date created, through Samsung Social.
  • Page 65 Edit pictures  – Print: Send the picture to a connected printer. Edit pictures stored on your device.  – Open in Photo Editor Pro: Edit the picture in  1. From Apps, tap Gallery > Pictures. Photo Editor Pro.  2. Tap a picture to view it. Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other  •...
  • Page 66 Play video Edit video Play videos stored on your device. Edit videos stored on your device.  1. From Apps, tap Gallery > Pictures.  1. From Apps, tap Gallery > Pictures.  2. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view  2.
  • Page 67 Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app. Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.  1. From Apps, tap Gallery > Pictures.  1. From Apps, tap Gallery.  2. Tap More options > Share, and then tap pictures  2.
  • Page 68 Screenshot options  1. From Settings, tap Advanced features.  2. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:  • Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and crop and share the screenshot immediately.

  • Page 69: Hancom Office Viewer

    Hancom Office Viewer View, edit, and create spreadsheets, documents, and presentation files. From Apps, tap Hancom Office Viewer.   Apps...

  • Page 70: Internet

    Quick menu for the following options:   support/owners/app/samsung-internet. Share: Share the web page with others.    1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet. New tab: Open a new tab.    2. Tap the address field, enter the web address, and Turn on Night mode: Switch to Night mode.
  • Page 71 Open a Bookmark Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks time. page.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet.  2. Tap New tab.
  • Page 72 View a web page that has been saved. Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces  1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet. (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a  2.
  • Page 73 Internet settings Modify settings associated with using the Internet app.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet.  2. Tap  More options > Settings.  3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps...

  • Page 74: Kids Mode

    Kids Mode Create a child-friendly environment on your device. The following apps are available: Drawing, Gallery, Camera, Music. All content available to the child is controlled in the Parental Controls section. From Apps, tap Kids Mode.   Apps...

  • Page 75: Messages

    Messages View Messages Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) From Apps, tap Messages, and then tap a   and multimedia messages (MMS). message to view it.  1. From Apps, tap Messages > Compose.   To play an audio or video attachment, tap Play.
  • Page 76 Message search Search through your messages by using the search feature.  1. From Apps, tap Messages > Search.  2. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then Search on the keyboard. Messages settings Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages.

  • Page 77: My Files

    View and manage files stored on your device, following groups: including images, videos, music, and sound clips.   Recent files: View recently accessed files.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > My Files.   – This option displays if one or more files have  2.
  • Page 78 My Files options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. From Apps, tap Samsung folder > My Files.   The following options are available: Search: Search for a file or folder.   More options:    – Get more space: View storage information for your device.

  • Page 79: Samsung Flow

    Samsung Flow Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow. You can then view notifications and reply to messages from your phone on your connected tablet. You can also use Mobile hotspot to access the Internet on your tablet through your phone’s network connection when other networks are not available.

  • Page 80: Samsung Notes

    Samsung Notes Edit notes Make edits to notes you create. Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/  1. From Apps, tap Samsung Notes. owners/app/samsung-notes.  2. Tap a note to view it.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung Notes.
  • Page 81 Notes options You can edit, share, or manage notes.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung Notes.  2. Tap More options for the following options:  • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.  • List/Grid view: Switch between List view and Grid view.

  • Page 82: Smartthings

    Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard. Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support.  1. From Apps, tap Samsung folder >...

  • Page 83: Secure Folder

    Secure Folder Add apps to the Secure Folder Add apps to the Secure folder to add an extra level Secure folder is a private encrypted space on the of security. device that can store your private data, files, and apps.  1.
  • Page 84 Add files to the Secure Folder Customize Secure Folder Add files to the Secure folder to add an extra level of For added security, you can change the app image security. and name for Secure folder.  1. From Apps, tap Secure Folder.

  • Page 85: Google Apps

    Google apps Gmail Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Send and receive email with Google’s web- Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. based email service. Chrome Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. ™ Google Browse the Internet with Chrome bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and Find online content with tools that learn address bar data from your computer to...

  • Page 86: Maps

    Maps Play Movies & TV Get directions and other location-based Watch movies and TV shows purchased information. You must enable location from Google Play. You can also view videos services to use Google Maps. For more saved on your device. information, see Location on page 91.

  • Page 87: Youtube

    YouTube ™ Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Apps...

  • Page 88: Settings

    Settings Access Settings Connections Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Device maintenance Lock screen and security Accounts Accessibility Other settings...

  • Page 89: Access Settings

    Access Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain There are a couple of ways to access your device setting, you can use the Search feature. settings.  1. From Settings, tap Search tablet.  ...

  • Page 90: Connections

    Connections Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is Manage connections between your device and a hidden. variety of networks and other devices.  1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 91 Wi-Fi preferences  • Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. access points that support Hotspot 2.0.  1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and  • WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by pressing the WPS button on a router. then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
  • Page 92 Wi-Fi  Direct Share files with Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data Share files with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not  1. From an app, tap Share. required. – or –  1. From Settings, tap Connections >...

  • Page 93: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device. Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created,  1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi > the devices continue to recognize their partnership Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Page 94 Rename a paired device Share files with Bluetooth Rename a paired device to make it easier to Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired recognize. device.  1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth,  1. From an app, tap Share. and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.

  • Page 95: Tablet Visibility

    Data usage Unpair from a Bluetooth device When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. devices no longer recognize each other. To connect From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.   again, you have to pair the devices.
  • Page 96 Monitor mobile data Monitor Wi-Fi data Enable mobile data to access the Internet through View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for your mobile network. Wi-Fi networks. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.  ...

  • Page 97: Airplane Mode

    Airplane mode Mobile networks Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Control your device’s access to networks and mobile networks and turns off connectivity features. data service.  1. From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile  ...

  • Page 98: Location

    Location  4. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality.  • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even  1.

  • Page 99: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby device scanning Recent location requests Apps that have requested your location are listed Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them under Recent location requests. up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to.  1.

  • Page 100: Connect To A Printer

    Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks network. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Set a  1.
  • Page 101 Manage a VPN Connect to a  VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting connection. to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.  1. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection  1.

  • Page 102: Ethernet

    Ethernet Connect to a network using an Ethernet connection. From Settings, tap Connections > More   connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts. Settings...

  • Page 103: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and vibration Easy mute Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate turning over the device. notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Easy   Sound mode mute, and tap On/Off to enable.

  • Page 104: Volume

    Volume Media volume limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume Set the volume level for notifications and other while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers audio. (not included). From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >    1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume, and drag the sliders.

  • Page 105: Do Not Disturb

    Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and   Hide visual notifications: Select options for   preventing visual notifications for apps then tap to enable each option: silenced by Do not disturb.   Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Settings...

  • Page 106: Sound Quality And Effects

    Sound quality and effects Separate app sound Choose from advanced sound options to customize You can choose to have an app play sound on a your audio experience. speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >...

  • Page 107: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. Manage notifications Allow or block notifications from apps and services. From Settings, tap Notifications.     To customize App icon badges, tap App icon badges.

  • Page 108: Display

    Display Screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout surroundings or personal preference. You may also delay, and other settings. want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery Screen off settings power.  1. From Settings, tap Display.

  • Page 109: Blue Light Filter

    Blue light filter Font and screen zoom Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep You can set the screen zoom level and the font size better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn and style. this feature on and off.

  • Page 110: Device Maintenance

    Device maintenance Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your From Settings, tap Device maintenance >   device’s system resources. Battery for options: Quick optimization  ...

  • Page 111: Storage

    Storage Mount a memory card When you install an optional memory card, it is View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, automatically mounted (connected to the device) and or format an optional memory card (not included). prepared for use. However, should you unmount the From Settings, tap Device maintenance >...
  • Page 112 Remove a memory card Format a memory card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should on the memory card, unmount the card before back up your music and photo files that are stored on removing it from the device.

  • Page 113: Memory

    Memory Language and input Check the amount of available memory. You can Configure your device’s language and input settings. close background apps and reduce the amount of Change the device language memory you are using to speed up your device. You can add languages to your list and organize  1.
  • Page 114 Default keyboard Google Voice typing You can select a default keyboard for your device’s Speak rather than type your text entries using menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be Google voice typing. downloaded from the Google Play store.  1. From Settings, tap General management >  1.
  • Page 115 Physical keyboards  • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing Customize options when you have a physical you to use voice input while not connected to keyboard connected to your device (sold separately). the network.  1. From Settings, tap General management >...
  • Page 116 Language and input > Text-to-speech for options:  2. Tap Show keyboard button to enable this feature.   Preferred engine: Choose either the Autofill service Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Save time entering information using autofill Settings for options. services.  ...

  • Page 117: Date And Time

    Date and time Pointer speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or By default, your device receives date and time trackpad (not included). information from the wireless network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time  1.

  • Page 118: Reset

    Reset Reset network settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth Reset device and network settings. You can also settings with Reset network settings. reset your device to its factory defaults.  1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset settings Reset >...

  • Page 119: Factory Data Reset

    Factory data reset Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing with all devices registered to the account. all data from your device. Before resetting your device: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings,...
  • Page 120 Google Account username and password. Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung- authorized service center, you should remove your Google Account before resetting the device back to factory settings.

  • Page 121: Auto Restart

    Auto restart System updates Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at Check for and install available software updates for set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the your device. device restarts. From Settings, tap System updates for the  ...
  • Page 122   Update Profile: Automatically update your user profile information.   UICC unlock: Enable the SIM slot to use another carrier’s SIM card. Contact your service provider for assistance. Settings...

  • Page 123: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock screen and  2. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are security available: Secure your device and protect your data with Lock  • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of screen and security settings. notifications.

  • Page 124: Clock And Information

      Secure lock settings: Customize your secure   Notifications: Select which notifications to lock settings. A secure screen lock is required display on the Lock screen. for this feature.   App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from the Lock screen. Clock and information  ...

  • Page 125: Find My Mobile

    Send last location: Allow your device to send samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile. its last location to the Find My Mobile server You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable when the battery falls below a certain level. Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

  • Page 126: Install Unknown Apps

    Secure Folder Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device. From Settings, tap Security >...

  • Page 127: Secure Startup

    Secure startup View passwords Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, Display password characters briefly as you type pattern, or password to be entered before it starts them. up. You must have a secured screen lock for this From Settings, tap Security >...

  • Page 128: Security Update Service

     – Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.   Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings...

  • Page 129: Credential Storage

    Credential storage Advanced security settings Manage your security certificates. You can disable or remove certificates. Use these options to configure advanced security settings. From Settings, tap Security > Other security   settings for the following options: From Settings, tap Security > Other security  ...
  • Page 130   Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device.   Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings. Settings...

  • Page 131: Accounts

     1. From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud.   If a Samsung account has not been added, follow the prompts to add one.  2. Once a Samsung account is configured, you can view and manage items stored in the Samsung Cloud.
  • Page 132 Account settings Remove an account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can remove accounts from your device. you can configure common settings for all accounts  1. From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > of the same type. Accounts >...

  • Page 133: Users

    Users Switch User Profiles To access the device with a user profile: Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for the   user or profile. Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and Change User Account Nicknames settings.

  • Page 134: Backup And Restore

    Users.  2. For a restricted account, tap Settings next to Samsung account the user profile. Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account.  3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted. From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >...
  • Page 135 Google account External storage transfer Enable backup of your information to your Google Back up your data to an SD card or USB storage account. device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. For more information, see Transfer data from your old From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >...

  • Page 136: Google Settings

    Google settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your Google account. From Settings, tap Google, and select an   option to customize. Settings...

  • Page 137: Accessibility

    From Settings, tap Accessibility > Vision and   tap an option: For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at   Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all accessibility@sea.samsung.com. times for privacy.   Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping.
  • Page 138 High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the   Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to screen if you are color blind or have difficulty increase the contrast between the keys and reading the display because of the screen the background.

  • Page 139: Hearing

      Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval   Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles for this action. with multimedia files when available.   Click after pointer stops: Automatically click  ...

  • Page 140: More Accessibility Settings

    More accessibility settings   Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts with a Customize additional accessibility features for your single tap. device.   Accessibility settings backup: Import and From Settings, tap Accessibility and tap an   export your accessibility settings, or share option: them with other devices.

  • Page 141: Other Settings

    Other settings Device assistance app Device assistance app helps you by gathering Configure features on your device that make it easier information from the screen currently shown. to use.  1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Help Device assistance app. View the user manual on your device.

  • Page 142: About Tablet

    About tablet View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more.  1. From Settings, tap About tablet, and then view your model number, serial number, and IMEI information.   2. Tap additional items to view more information about your device.

  • Page 143: Getting Help

    Getting help Videos samsung.com/spsn Smart Simulator samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/videos Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Getting help...

  • Page 144: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.

  • Page 145: Legal Information

    English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide (726-7864) and providing the applicable information. For complete terms and conditions that bind you and   Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” Tablet: section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the   English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide Product.

  • Page 146: Intellectual Property

      English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by EULA4 or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the Product, including   Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software...

  • Page 147: Open Source Software

    Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty Open source software that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express Some software components of this product, including or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’...

  • Page 148: Modification Of Software

    Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is construed to create an express or implied warranty a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any be required.

  • Page 149: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    ©2018 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, services that may increase wireless or other charges. Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, and Smart Switch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. WARNING: Other marks are the property of their respective CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
  • Page 150 Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM- protected files. Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.

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