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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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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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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Add an Outlook account
Sign in to your Outlook®account to view and manage email messages.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Manage accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Outlook.
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Navigation
A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may
damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
Tap
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
lTap an item to select it.
lDouble-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger across the screen.
lSwipe the screen to unlock the device.
lSwipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
Drag and drop
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
lDrag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
lDrag a widget to place it in a new location.
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Zoom in and out
Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.
lMove your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.
lMove your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
lTouch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
lTouch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.
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Navigation bar
You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen
gestures.
Recent apps
Home
Back
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Navigation buttons
Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.
1. From Settings, tap Display >Navigation bar >Buttons.
2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back
and Recent apps icons display.
3. Tap Button position to choose the position of the buttons on the Navigation bar.
Navigation gestures
Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen
experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.
1. From Settings, tap Display >Navigation bar >Swipe gestures to enable the
feature.
2. Tap an option to customize:
lMore options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.
lGesture hints: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen
gesture is located.
lShow button to hide keyboard: Show an icon on the bottom right corner of
the screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode.
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Customize your home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your
favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens,
removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home
screen.
App icons|Wallpaper|Widgets|Home screen settings|Status bar|Notification panel |
Quick settings
App icons
Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.
◌From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home.
To remove an icon:
◌From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap Remove.
NOTERemoving an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from a
Home screen.
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video,
or preloaded wallpaper.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpapers.
2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:
•My wallpapers: Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers.
•Gallery: Choose pictures and videos saved in the Gallery app.
•Wallpaper services: Enable additional features including guide page and
Dynamic Lock screen.
•Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper.
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3. Tap a picture or video to choose it.
•If choosing a single picture, choose which screen or screens you want to
apply the wallpaper to.
•Videos and multiple pictures can only be applied to the Lock screen.
•If choosing videos or pictures from the Gallery, tap on one or more items, and
then tap Done.
4. Tap Set on Home screen,Set on Lock screen, or Set on Lock and Home screens
(depending on which screens are applicable).
•If applying a picture from the Gallery to both the Home and Lock screens,
enable Sync my edits if you want any edits made to that wallpaper to be
applied to both screens.
Widgets
Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Widgets, and then tap a widget set to open it.
3. Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.
Customize Widgets
Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it
functions.
◌From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:
•Remove: Delete a widget from your screen.
•Settings: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.
•App info: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.
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Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap 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.
•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 arranged on
the Apps screen.
•Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen
for easy access to the Apps screen.
•Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being
removed or repositioned.
•Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps
to the Home screen.
•Hide apps: Choose apps to hide from the Home and App screens. Return to
this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps are still installed and can
appear as results in Finder searches.
•App icon badges:Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications.
You can also choose the badge style.
•Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the
Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.
•About Home screen: View version information.
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Status bar
The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on
the left.
Status icons
Battery full Charging Mute
Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active
Notification icons
New email Download Upload App update
Configure display options for the Status bar.
TIPFrom Quick settings, tap More options >Status bar to configure settings for
Status bar notifications. For more information, see Advanced settings.
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