Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" User manual

User manual
Galaxy Tab A 8.0"

Special features 1
Getting started 2
Front and back views 3
Assemble your device 4
Install a SIM card and memorycard 5
Charge the battery 6
Start using your device 7
Use the Setup Wizard 7
Lock or unlock your device 8
Add a Google account 8
Add a Samsung account 9
Add an email account 9
Transfer data from your old device 9
Navigation 10
Common options 11
Navigation bar 11
Home screen 13
Customize your Homescreen 14
Status bar 18
Notification panel 20
Bixby 22
Multi window 23
Enter text 25
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Table of contents

Apps 28
Using apps 29
Access apps 29
Add an apps shortcut 29
Search for apps 30
Galaxy Essentials 30
Uninstall or disable apps 30
Sort apps 31
Create and use folders 31
App settings 32
Samsung apps 34
Calculator 34
Calendar 35
Camera and video 38
Clock 43
Contacts 47
Email 53
Galaxy Apps 56
Gallery 57
Hancom Office Viewer 62
Internet 63
Kids Mode 67
Messages 68
My Files 70
Samsung Flow 72
Samsung Notes 73
SmartThings 75
Secure Folder 76
Google apps 78
Chrome 78
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Drive 78
Gmail 78
Google 78
Hangouts 78
Maps 79
Photos 79
Play Movies & TV 79
Play Music 79
Play Store 79
YouTube 80
Settings 81
Access Settings 82
Search for Settings 82
Connections 83
Wi-Fi 83
Bluetooth 86
Tablet visibility 88
Data usage 88
Airplane mode 90
Mobile networks 90
Location 91
Nearby device scanning 92
Connect to a printer 93
Virtual Private Networks 93
Ethernet 95
Sounds and vibration 96
Sound mode 96
Volume 97
Notification sounds 97
Do not disturb 98
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System sounds 98
Key-tap feedback 98
Sound quality and effects 99
Separate app sound 99
Notifications 100
Manage notifications 100
Display 101
Screen off settings 101
Screen brightness 101
Blue light filter 102
Font and screen zoom 102
Device maintenance 103
Quick optimization 103
Battery 103
Storage 104
Memory 106
Language and input 106
Date and time 110
Reset 111
Factory data reset 112
Auto restart 114
System updates 114
Lock screen and security 116
Screen lock types 116
Clock and information 117
Google Play Protect 117
Find My Mobile 118
Security update 118
Install unknown apps 119
Secure Folder 119
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App permission monitor 119
Secure startup 120
Encrypt SD card 120
View passwords 120
Security update service 121
Device administration 121
Credential storage 122
Advanced security settings 122
Accounts 124
Samsung Cloud 124
Add an account 124
Users 126
Backup and restore 127
Google settings 129
Accessibility 130
Vision 130
Hearing 132
Dexterity and interaction 132
More accessibility settings 133
Accessibility services 133
Other settings 134
Help 134
Device assistance app 134
About tablet 135
Getting help 136
Videos 136
Smart Simulator 136
Tips 136
Samsung Care 136
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Legal 137
Legal information 138
Intellectual property 139
Open source software 140
Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of
liability 140
Modification of software 141
Samsung Knox 141
Restricting children’s access to
yourmobile device 142
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 142
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Special features
Meet Bixby
Bixby can help you understand your settings
and set up your Samsung device. See Bixby
on page22.
Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s
volume. See Media volume limiter on
page97.
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Multi window
Multitask by using two applications at the
same time. See Multi window on page23.
Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly.
See Direct share on page52.

Getting started
Front and back views 3
Assemble your device 4
Start using your device 7

Front and back views
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Camera
USB charger/Accessory port
Power
Camera
Volume
Headset
jack
microSD
card tray
Getting started 3
Devices andsoftware are constantly evolving— the ill ustrations you see here are for reference onl y.