Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 User manual

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Table of contents
Features 1
Meet Bixby 1
Camera 1
Dark mode 1
Multi window 1
Expandable storage 1
Getting started 2
Front view 3
Back view 4
Set up your device 5
Charge the battery 6
Accessories 6
Start using your device 6
Use the Setup Wizard 7
Transfer data from an old device 7
Lock or unlock your device 8
Side key settings 9
Accounts 10
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Navigation 11
Navigation bar 16
Customize your home screen 17
SPen 24
Bixby 32
Samsung Daily 33
Digital wellbeing and parental controls 34
Biometric security 35
Mobile continuity 38
Multi window 39
Enter text 40
Apps 45
Using apps 46
Uninstall or disable apps 46
Search for apps 46
Sort apps 46
Create and use folders 47
App settings 47
Samsung apps 49

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Galaxy Essentials 49
Bixby 49
Galaxy Store 49
Game Launcher 49
PENUP 50
Samsung Flow 50
SmartThings 50
Calculator 51
Calendar 52
Camera 55
Clock 60
Contacts 65
Email 70
Gallery 73
Internet 79
Messages 82
My Files 84
Samsung Notes 86
Google apps 89

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Chrome 89
Drive 89
Gmail 89
Google 89
Hangouts 89
Maps 90
Photos 90
Play Movies &TV 90
Play Music 90
Play Store 90
YouTube 91
Settings 92
Access Settings 93
Search for Settings 93
Connections 93
Wi-Fi 93
Bluetooth 95
Airplane mode 96
Mobile networks 97

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Data usage 97
Mobile hotspot 98
Tethering 100
Nearby device scanning 101
Connect to aprinter 101
Virtual Private Networks 101
Private DNS 102
Ethernet 102
Sounds and vibration 103
Sound mode 103
Volume 103
Notification sound 104
System sounds 105
Dolby Atmos 105
Equalizer 105
Headset audio options 106
Adapt sound 106
Separate app sound 106
Notifications 107

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Manage notifications 107
Block app notifications 107
Smart pop-up view 107
Display 108
Dark mode 108
Screen brightness 108
Blue light filter 109
Screen mode 109
Font size and style 109
Screen zoom 109
Screen timeout 110
Accidental touch protection 110
Show charging information 110
Screen saver 110
Reduce animations 111
Double tap to wake 111
Smart stay 111
Device maintenance 111
Quick optimization 111

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Battery 112
Storage 112
Memory 113
Advanced options 114
Language and input 114
Date and time 117
Troubleshooting 118
Lock screen and security 121
Screen lock types 121
Google Play Protect 122
Find My Mobile 122
Security update 123
Samsung Pass 123
Install unknown apps 123
Secure Folder 124
Secure startup 124
Encrypt or decrypt SD card 124
View passwords 125
Device administration 125

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Credential storage 125
Advanced security settings 126
Permission manager 126
Send diagnostic data 126
Location 127
Accounts 128
Samsung Cloud 128
Add an account 128
Account settings 129
Users 129
Remove an account 130
Backup and restore 130
Google settings 131
Accessibility 131
Screen Reader 131
Visibility enhancements 132
Hearing enhancements 133
Interaction and dexterity 134
Advanced settings 136

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Installed services 137
About Accessibility 137
Other settings 137
Help 137
Daily Board 137
About tablet 138
Learn more 139
Videos 139
Samsung Care 139
Talk to an agent 139
Tips 139
Legal information 140
Samsung Knox 140
Restricting children’s access to your mobile device 141

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Features
Meet Bixby
Bixby learns what you like to do and works with your favorite apps and
services to help you get more done. See Bixby on page 32.
Camera
The camera on your device has several unique features. See Camera on
page 55.
Dark mode
Use adarker theme to keep your eyes comfortable at night. See Dark mode on
page 108.
Multi window
Multitask by using two applications at the same time. See Multi window on
page 39.
Expandable storage
Expand storage with asupported microSD™card. See Memory card on page 112.

Getting started
Front view
Back view
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Front view
USB charger/
Accessory port
Front camera
Accessory port
Side key
Volume keys
SIM/microSD
card tray
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Getting started
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Back view
Rear camera
Speaker Speaker
Speaker Speaker
Flash
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Getting started
Set up your device
Your device uses anano-SIM card. ASIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able
to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier for more details.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
Back view
Place the SIM card in the
back of the tray.
Front view
Place the microSD card
(sold separately) in the
front of the tray.
Install SIM and microSD cards
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
NOTE The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or aship may be subject to
federal and local guidelines and restrictions. Check with appropriate authorities
and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your
device.
NOTE 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.

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Getting started
Charge the battery
Your device is powered by arechargeable battery. Acharger (charging head and USB
Type-C cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from apower
outlet.
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
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, open the Notification panel, and tap Power >
Power off.Confirm when prompted.
•To restart your device, open the Notification panel, and tap Power >
Restart.Confirm when prompted.
TIPYou can also turn your device off by pressing the Side and Volume down keys
at the same time. To learn more about powering off your device from Settings,
tap Advanced features >Side key >How to power off your tablet.

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Getting started
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 adefault language, connect to aWi-Fi®network, set up
accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
Transfer data from an old device
Use 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/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn more.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Smart Switch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

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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 on page 121.
Side key
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then
swipe the screen to
unlock it.
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Getting started
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 Bixby
lOpen app
Press and hold
Choose which feature is launched when you press and hold the Side key.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features >Side key.
2. Under the Press and hold heading, tap an option:
lWake Bixby (default)
lPower off menu

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Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. See
your carrier for more information.
Add aGoogle 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.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Google.
NOTE When you sign in to aGoogle Account, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is
activated. FRP requires your Google Account information when resetting to
factory settings. For more information, see Factory Reset Protection on page 120.
Add aSamsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Samsung account.
TIP To quickly access your Samsung account, from Settings tap Samsung
account profile.
Add an email account
Sign in to one or more of your email accounts to view and manage email messages.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Email.