Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 User manual

User manual

Contents
Features
Biometric security|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 Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen|Configure shooting mode|Record videos|
Camera settings
Gallery: View pictures|Edit pictures|Play video|Edit video|Share pictures and
videos|Delete pictures and videos|Take a screenshot|Screen recorder
Samsung apps
Galaxy Essentials|Galaxy Shop|Galaxy Store|Game Launcher|Samsung Flow|
Samsung Free|Samsung Members|Samsung TV Plus|Calculator|Calendar|
Clock|Contacts|Internet|Messages|MyFiles|Phone|Samsung Notes|
VoiceRecorder
Google apps
Chrome|Drive|Duo|Gmail|Google|Maps|Photos|Play Store|YouTube|YT Music
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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|Interaction and dexterity|Advanced settings|Installed services |
About Accessibility|Contact us
Other:Help|Labs |Quick share |About tablet
Learn more
Legal information
Contents
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Getting started
Galaxy Tab A8
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy Tab A8
Front camera
Volume keys
USB charger/Audio port
Side key
Speaker Speaker
Rear
camera
Speaker Speaker
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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Set up your device
Charge the battery|Accessories
Install microSD card
Place the microSD card
into the tray.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
NOTEUse only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or
damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries,
chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and batteries may void your
warranty and may cause damage. For more information on your device,
including charging compatibility, please visit samsung.com.
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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
TIPWhile charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. Thisusually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the
device and wait for the device to cool down. Formore information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
Accessories
Supported accessories (sold separately) can be configured through Settings. This
option may only appear after you have connected an accessory to your device.
Visit samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories to learn more.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features >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
Turn on your device
Use the Side key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked
or broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.
◌Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on.
•To turn the device off, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the
same time, and tap Power off. Confirm when prompted.
•To restart your device, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the
same time, and tap Restart. Confirm when prompted.
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Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi®network, set up
accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
Bring data from an old device
Download Smart Switch™to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages,
notes, calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your
data via USBcable, Wi-Fi, or computer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Bring data from old device.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device
locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen
locks, see Lock screen and security.
Side key
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then
swipe the screen
to unlock it.
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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Side key settings
You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.
Double press
Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features >Side key.
2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:
lQuick launch camera (default)
lOpen app
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIPAccounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features.
Contact your carrier for more information.
Add a Google Account
Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed
from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android™features.
When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen, Google Device
Protection is activated. This service requires your Google Account information when
resetting to factory settings. For more information, see Google Play Protect.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Manage accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Google.
Add a Samsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
◌From Settings, tap Samsung account.
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