Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ User manual

User manual

Contents
Features
S Pen|Biometric security|Dark mode
Getting started
Device layout: Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra |Galaxy Tab S8+ | S8+ 5G |Galaxy Tab S8
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|S Pen|Bixby|Modes and Routines|
Digital wellbeing and parental controls|Biometric security|Taskbar |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|AR Zone|Record
videos|Camera settings
Gallery: View pictures|Edit pictures|Play video|Video brightness|Edit video|Share
pictures and videos|Delete pictures and videos|Group similar images |Take a
screenshot|Screen recorder
Samsung apps
ARZone|Bixby|Galaxy Store|Game Launcher|PENUP|Samsung Flow|Samsung
Free|Samsung Global Goals|Samsung Members|Samsung TV Plus|SmartThings|
Tips|VoiceRecorder|Calculator|Calendar|Clock|Contacts|Internet|MyFiles|
Samsung Health|Samsung Notes
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Google apps
Chrome|Drive|Gmail|Google|Google TV|Maps|Meet|Messages |Photos|Play
Store|YouTube|YT Music
Microsoft apps
Outlook|Microsoft 365 |OneDrive
Settings
Connections:Wi-Fi|Bluetooth|Airplane mode|Mobile networks|Data usage|Mobile
hotspot|Tethering|Nearby device scanning|Connect to a printer|Virtual Private
Networks|Private DNS|Ethernet|Network unlock|Connected devices
Customization:Display|Notifications|Sounds and vibration
Security:Lock screen and security|Face recognition|Fingerprint scanner
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|Spoken assistance |Visibility
enhancements |Hearing enhancements|Interaction and dexterity|Advanced
settings|Installed apps|About Accessibility|Contact us
Other:Tips and user manual|Dual Messenger|Daily Board|Smart suggestions |
Medical info|Labs|About tablet
Learn more
Legal information
Contents
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Getting started
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Galaxy Tab S8+ | S8+ 5G
Galaxy Tab S8
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Side key
Volume keys
USB/Charging/
Audio port
Rear camera
Microphone
Accessory dock port
Flash
Magnetic S Pen
charging strip
Front camera
Getting started
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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Galaxy Tab S8+ | S8+ 5G
Side key
Volume keys
USB/charging/
Audio port
Rear camera
Microphone
Accessory dock port
Flash
Magnetic S Pen
charging strip
Front camera
Getting started
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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Galaxy Tab S8
Side key
Volume keys
USB/Charging/
Audio port
Rear camera
Microphone
Accessory dock port
Flash
Magnetic S Pen
charging strip
Front camera
Getting started
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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
Your device uses a nano-SIM card (unless it is the Wi-Fi model). A SIM card may be
preinstalled, or you may be able to use your previous SIM card. Network indicators for
5G service are based on your service provider’s specifications and network
availability. Contact your service provider for more details.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
Install SIM/microSD card
Gently press the microSD
card into the front of the
tray. Flip the tray over and
press the SIM card (if
applicable) into the back
of the tray.
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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.
NOTE Wall charger sold separately. 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 not be covered under warranty and may cause damage. For
more information on your device, including charging compatibility, please visit
samsung.com.
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.
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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|S Pen|Bixby|Modes and Routines|Digital wellbeing and
parental controls|Biometric security|Taskbar |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.
TIP To learn more about powering off your device from Settings, tap
Advanced features >Side key >How to power off your tablet.
NOTEBest 5G performance requires optimal 5G connection and unobstructed
antennas (rear of device); see service provider for network availability; 5G
performance may be impacted by a case or cover.
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.
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