Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ User Manual Download

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Page 2: ... 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 screens...

Page 3: ...ications 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 Adv...

Page 4: ...Getting started Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Galaxy Tab S8 S8 5G Galaxy Tab S8 Set up your device Start using your device 4 ...

Page 5: ...keys USB Charging Audio port Rear camera Microphone Accessory dock port Flash Magnetic S Pen charging strip Front camera Getting started 5 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 6: ...keys USB charging Audio port Rear camera Microphone Accessory dock port Flash Magnetic S Pen charging strip Front camera Getting started 6 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 7: ...s USB Charging Audio port Rear camera Microphone Accessory dock port Flash Magnetic S Pen charging strip Front camera Getting started 7 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 8: ...ce 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 100 Getting started 8 Devices and software are constantly evolving the...

Page 9: ...msung 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 c...

Page 10: ...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 de...

Page 11: ...es calendars and more from your old device Smart Switch can transfer your data using a 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 11 Getting started ...

Page 12: ... 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 Getting started 12 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 13: ...ap an option l Quick launch camera default l Open 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 l Wake Bixby default l Power off menu Accounts Set up and manage your accounts TIP Accounts may support email calendars contacts and other features Contact your serv...

Page 14: ...ormation 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 Add an Outlook account Sign in to your Outlook account to view and manag...

Page 15: ...bject 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 l Tap an item to select it l Double tap an image to zoom in or out Getting started 15 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 16: ...ough the Home screens or menu options Drag and drop Touch and hold an item and then move it to a new location l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen l Drag a widget to place it in a new location Getting started 16 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 17: ...in l Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out Touch and hold Touch and hold items to activate them l Touch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen Getting started 17 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 18: ... navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures Recent apps Home Back Getting started 18 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 19: ...y l Gesture hint Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is located Switch apps when hint hidden When gesture hint is disabled you can still switch between apps using the gesture when this option is enabled l Show 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 l Block gestures with S...

Page 20: ...screen and then tap Wallpaper and style 2 Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers Tap the Lock screen and Home screen images to edit them Browse my wallpapers Choose from a variety wallpaper options or download more from Galaxy Themes Color palette Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper Widgets A...

Page 21: ...e 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 Add media page to Home screen When enabled swipe right from the Home screen to show a media page Tap to view available media services Show Apps screen button on Home screen Add a button to the Home scr...

Page 22: ...an 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 Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members 22 Getting started ...

Page 23: ...icons Battery full Charging Mute Vibrate Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active Alarm 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 23 Getting started ...

Page 24: ...rds View the Notification panel You can access the Notification panel from any screen 1 Swipe down on the screen to display the Notification panel To open an item tap it To clear a single notification drag the notification left or right Getting started 24 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 25: ...own to display the Notification panel 2 Swipe down again from the top of the screen to display Quick settings Tap a quick setting icon to turn it on or off Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting Wi Fi Sound Bluetooth Auto rotate Airplane mode Location Power saving Dark mode Quick settings options The following options are available in Quick settings Finder Search the device Power ...

Page 26: ... Media output Access the Media panel and control playback of connected audio and video devices Brightness slider Drag to adjust the screen brightness 26 Getting started ...

Page 27: ...n item on the screen The following Air view features are available Preview an email message before opening it Preview the contents of a photo album or enlarge a picture Preview a video and navigate to a specific scene by hovering over the timeline View the name or description of an icon or a button NOTE The preview function is only available when the S Pen s on screen pointer is a solid color Gett...

Page 28: ...If the S Pen is too far from the device or if there is interference the S Pen disconnects from the device The S Pen must be connected for Air actions to work From Settings tap Advanced features S Pen Air actions to enable the feature Hold the S Pen button shortcut Set a shortcut when you press and hold the S Pen button By default this option is set to launch the Camera app 1 From Settings tap Adva...

Page 29: ...gs tap Advanced features S Pen Air actions 2 Tap a Gesture icon under Anywhere actions to customize the shortcut App actions You can use your S Pen to do specific actions in certain apps 1 From Settings tap Advanced features S Pen Air actions 2 Tap an app to view the available shortcuts 3 Tap to enable the shortcuts while using that app General app actions You can customize some general actions wh...

Page 30: ...e screen 2 Tap an option to customize your memo Color Change the pen color Pen settings Tap to use the pen tool Tap again to adjust the line thickness Eraser Tap to use the eraser tool Tap again to erase all 3 Tap Save to save your memo to the Samsung Notes app TIP If the S Pen has already been removed from the device press the S Pen button and tap the screen to start a note while the screen is of...

Page 31: ...he S Pen near the screen so that the pointer appears and then press the S Pen button once 2 Tap an option Create note Launch a new note in the Samsung Notes app View all notes Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of the notes you have created Getting started 31 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 32: ...tions and by changing how the Air command menu appears Create note Launch a new note directly in the Samsung Notes app For more information see Samsung Notes Tap Air command Create note View all notes Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of the notes you have created Tap Air command View all notes Smart select The Smart select feature allows you to copy content from any screen You can t...

Page 33: ...tured and a pen tool appears The following editing tools are provided Crop Drag the edges of the screen to crop the captured content Pen type Draw on the screenshot Tap the Pen icon a second time to change the pen tip size and color Eraser Erase the writing or drawings on the screenshot Undo Reverse the last action Redo Repeat the last action that was undone Share Choose a sharing method to share ...

Page 34: ...ollection See all live messages you have created l Gallery Pick an image or video for the background l Camera Capture an image to use for the background l Color Pick a color for the background 3 Follow the prompts to begin creating your live message 4 Tap Done to save Getting started 34 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 35: ...odle 2 Select either the front or rear cameras by tapping Switch cameras 3 Position the camera so that your target is in the center of the screen 4 Use the S Pen to draw a doodle The doodle follows the movements of the face in real time 5 Tap Record to save a video of your AR Doodle Getting started 35 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference onl...

Page 36: ...ap Sound to hear the word pronounced in the source language Tap Copy to save the selected text and the translation to your clipboard 5 Tap Close to close Translate PENUP Use the S Pen to draw color edit and share live drawings For more information see PENUP Tap Air command PENUP Add shortcuts You can customize the Air command menu by adding shortcuts to apps and functions 1 Tap Air command Add 2 T...

Page 37: ...tings l Air actions Configure how the remote control functions while using apps l Air command Configure the shortcuts appearance and behavior of the Air command menu l Air view Turn Air view on or off l S Pen to text Use the S Pen to write in search fields address bars and other text areas Your handwriting is converted to text and you can edit the converted text with the S Pen l When S Pen is remo...

Page 38: ...ra Gallery and Internet apps to give you a deeper understanding of what you see It provides contextual icons for translation QR code detection landmark recognition or shopping Camera Bixby Vision is available on the Camera viewfinder to help understand what you see From Camera tap More Bixby Vision and follow the prompts Gallery Bixby Vision can be used on pictures and images saved in the Gallery ...

Page 39: ...ental controls for the following features Tap the Dashboard to view the following Screen time View how long an app has been opened and used each day Notifications received View how many notifications have been received from an app each day Times opened Unlocks View how many times an app has been opened each day Screen time goal Set a screen time goal and view your daily average App timers Set a da...

Page 40: ...on 2 Follow the prompts to register your face Face recognition management Customize how face recognition works From Settings tap Security and privacy Biometrics Face recognition Remove face data Delete existing faces Add alternative appearance to enhance recognition Enhance face recognition by adding an alternative appearance Face unlock Enable or disable face recognition security Stay on Lock scr...

Page 41: ... can tap a fingerprint to remove or rename it Add fingerprint Simply follow the prompts to register another fingerprint Check added fingerprints Scan your fingerprint to see if it has been registered Fingerprint verification settings Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in supported apps and actions From Settings tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints Fingerprint unlock Us...

Page 42: ...ur preferences for biometric security options From Settings tap Security and privacy Biometrics for the following Show unlock transition effect Show a transition effect when you use biometrics to unlock your device 42 Getting started ...

Page 43: ...pp pairs quickly Apps list Shortcuts Recent apps 1 From Settings tap Display Taskbar 2 Tap to enable this feature Show recent apps Tap to show recently opened apps on the Taskbar Getting started 43 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 44: ...e size of their windows Split screen control 1 From any screen tap Recent apps 2 Tap the app icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size Getting started 44 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 45: ...ize the windows 2 Tap the middle of the window border for the following options Rotate clockwise Rotate the screens clockwise to change the orientation of the split Switch window Swap the two windows Add app pair to Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Home screen or Apps edge panel It can also be added to the Taskbar 45 Getting started ...

Page 46: ...able this feature Edge handle Swipe to the center of the screen to open the Edge panels Apps panel You can add apps to the Apps panel 1 From any screen drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the Apps panel is displayed 2 Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it You can also tap All apps for the complete app list l To open additional windows in pop up view drag the app icon ...

Page 47: ...olumns on the right To change the order of the apps on the panel drag each app to the desired location To remove an app tap Remove 3 Tap Back to save changes Configure Edge panels You can customize the Edge panels 1 From Settings tap Display Edge panels Panels 2 The following options are available Checkbox Enable or disable each panel Edit if available Configure individual panels More options Reor...

Page 48: ...ent the handle position from being moved when touched and held Style Choose a color for the Edge handle Transparency Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle Size Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge handle Width Drag the slider to adjust the width of the Edge handle Vibrate when handle is touched Vibrate when the Edge handle is touched About Edge panels You can view...

Page 49: ...Enter text Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice Expand toolbar Getting started 49 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 50: ...ted Floating keyboard Change the keyboard to a floating version that can be moved anywhere on the screen Settings Access keyboard settings Search Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations Translate Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them into another language Extract text Identify and extract text from the selected content Samsung Pass Use biometrics for quick secure...

Page 51: ...emojis when using predictive text Suggest stickers while typing View recommended stickers while you are typing Auto replace Automatically replace what you type with predictive text recommendations Suggest text corrections Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections Text shortcuts Create shortcuts for frequently used phrases More typing options Customize additional typing options Styl...

Page 52: ...ields address bars and other text areas Your handwriting is converted to text and you can edit the converted text with the S Pen Save screenshots to clipboard Enable saving screenshots to the keyboard clipboard Select third party content to use Enable third party keyboard features Reset to default settings Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data About Samsung keyboard View...

Page 53: ... of typing enter text by speaking From the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input and speak your text Return to keyboard Getting started 53 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 54: ...ing the Camera app Images and videos are stored in the Gallery where you can view and edit them 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 ...

Page 55: ...settings From Apps tap Camera TIP Quickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app Shooting modes Gallery Switch cameras Capture Zoom Settings Camera and Gallery 55 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 56: ...al mode for your pictures or choose from several shooting modes From Camera swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes Portrait Adjust the background of your shots for portrait photos Photo Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures Video Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos More Choose other available shooting modes Tap Add to drag modes int...

Page 57: ...stomize your My Emoji avatar AR Emoji Camera Use the camera to create your My Emoji avatar AR Emoji Stickers Add AR stickers to your My Emoji avatar AR Doodle Enhance videos by adding line drawings or handwriting to your environment AR Doodle tracks faces and space so they move with you Deco Pic Decorate photos or videos in real time with the camera Quick measure Measure items in inches or centime...

Page 58: ... corner of your pictures High efficiency pictures Save pictures as high efficiency images to save space Some sharing sites may not support this format Selfies Save selfies as previewed Save selfies as they appear in the preview without flipping them Selfie color tone Set the color tone for your selfies to Natural or Bright Videos Reduce file size Record videos in HEVC format to save space Other de...

Page 59: ... with the same shooting mode selfie angle and filters as the last time Storage location Choose a location to store pictures and videos A microSD card not included must be installed to view Storage location Shutter sound Play a tone when taking a picture Privacy l Privacy Notice View Samsung s privacy information l Permissions View required and optional permissions for the Camera app Others l Reset...

Page 60: ... can view edit and manage pictures and videos From Apps tap Gallery Sort images into custom albums View pictures and videos Customize collections of pictures and videos Camera and Gallery 60 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 61: ...ity of the background in your portrait photos by dragging the slider Copy to clipboard Copy the image to paste in another app Set as wallpaper Set the picture as wallpaper Move to Secure Folder Move the picture to a Secure Folder Print Send the picture to a connected printer Edit pictures Enhance your pictures using the Gallery s editing tools 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a picture to view it...

Page 62: ... under the Albums tab To access the following features tap More options Details View and edit information about the video Open in Video player View this video in the default video player Set as wallpaper Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen Move to Secure Folder Add this video to your Secure Folder 3 Tap Play video to play the video Video brightness Enhance the image quality of your video...

Page 63: ...p Save and then confirm when prompted Share pictures and videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap More options Edit and select the pictures or videos you want to share 3 Tap Share and then choose an app or connection to use for sharing your selection Follow the prompts Delete pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos stored on your device 1 From ...

Page 64: ...otions and gestures Palm swipe to capture 2 Tap to enable this feature Screenshot settings Modify screenshot settings From Settings tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder l Show toolbar after capturing Show additional options after you take a screenshot l Delete after sharing from toolbar Automatically delete screenshots after they are shared through the screenshot toolbar l Hide st...

Page 65: ...ideo to include a recording from your front camera 4 Tap Stop to finish recording These are automatically saved to the Screen recordings album in the Gallery Screen recorder settings Control the sound and quality settings for the screen recorder From Settings tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder l Sound Choose what sounds to record while using the screen recorder l Video quality S...

Page 66: ...Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Microsoft apps 66 ...

Page 67: ... touch and hold an app and tap Uninstall Disable Search for apps If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting you can use the Search feature 1 From Apps tap Search and enter a word or words As you type matching apps and settings appear as results on the screen 2 Tap a result to go to that app TIP You can customize the search settings by tapping More options Settings Sort apps App shortcut...

Page 68: ... and tap Add to Home Delete a folder When you delete a folder the app shortcuts return to the Apps list 1 From Apps touch and hold a folder to delete 2 Tap Delete folder and confirm when prompted Game Booster Get optimized performance while playing games based on your usage Block notifications and enable features to improve your gaming experience While playing a game swipe up from the bottom of th...

Page 69: ...owing apps may be preloaded or downloaded over the air to your device during setup Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store Options may vary by service provider 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 Sa...

Page 70: ...browse through the pages for something to add to your personal collection This community brings together anyone that uses the S Pen to draw sketch scribble or paint Samsung Flow Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow You can then view notifications and reply to messages from your phone on your connected tablet You can also use Mobile hotspot to access the Internet on your tablet through y...

Page 71: ...tertainment and more on your Samsung TV and mobile devices SmartThings SmartThings allows you to control automate and monitor your home environment through a mobile device to fit your specific needs You can use the app to connect multiple devices at once or one device at a time Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard NOTE Non Samsung connected device errors or defects are not ...

Page 72: ...basic and scientific math functions as well as a unit converter History View past calculations Unit converter Convert between measurements Apps 72 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 73: ...line accounts to consolidate all your calendars in one place Tap to view event Navigation drawer Add detailed event Go to today s date Stickers Search Write Apps 73 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 74: ...ication and hear a short sound Medium Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound Strong Get a full screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed 2 Depending on the alert style selected above the following sound options are available Short sound Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles Long sound Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style Create an event Use you...

Page 75: ...e Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms Turn alarm on or off Add alarm Apps 75 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 76: ...ses vibration alert Snooze Allow snoozing Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing 3 Tap Save to save the alarm TIP To add your sleep schedule create a bedtime reminder and automatically put your device in Sleep mode tap More options Set Sleep mode schedule Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created 1 From Clock touch and hold an alarm 2 Tap Delete Alert settings Y...

Page 77: ...Alarm settings You can receive notifications for upcoming alarms 1 From Clock tap More options Settings 2 Tap Upcoming alarm notification to choose the number of minutes before an upcoming alarm 77 Apps ...

Page 78: ...e and add to your list of cities Search Find a particular place Globe Drag to spin and see times around the world 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap Add city 3 Drag the globe to spin it tap the city you want and then tap Add To remove a city touch and hold it and tap Delete Apps 78 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 79: ...utomatically updated To return the clock to the current time tap Reset Weather settings Show weather information on your World clock 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap More options Settings Show weather to enable or disable weather information 3 Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From Clock tap Stopwat...

Page 80: ...mer Name and save preset timers 1 From Clock tap Timer More options Add preset timer 2 Configure the countdown time and timer name 3 Tap Add to save the timer To edit a saved preset timer tap More options Edit preset timers Timer options You can customize the Timer options 1 From Clock tap Timer 2 Tap More options Settings Sound Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own Vibration Enable vibra...

Page 81: ...rmissions View required and optional permissions for the Clock app Customization Service Sign in to your Samsung account to customize personal content in supported apps Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members About Clock View the current software version and check for updates 81 Apps ...

Page 82: ... with personal accounts added to your device Accounts may also support email calendars and other features Add profile picture Add delete and expand fields Apps 82 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 83: ...y are grouped at the top of your contact list and easily accessible from other apps 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite To remove the contact from Favorites tap Favorites Share a contact Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Share 3 Tap either vCard file VCF or Text 4 Choose a sharin...

Page 84: ...Contacts tap Show navigation menu Groups 2 Tap Create group and then tap fields to enter information about the group Group name Enter a name for the new group Add member Select contacts to add to the new group and then tap Done 3 Tap Save Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group or remove contacts From Contacts tap Show navigation menu Groups and then tap a group To remove a conta...

Page 85: ...vigation menu Groups and then tap a group 2 Tap More options Delete group To only delete the group tap Delete group only To delete the group and the contacts in the group tap Delete group and move members to the trash Manage contacts You can import or export contacts as well as link multiple contacts into one contact entry Merge contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into o...

Page 86: ... Show navigation menu Manage contacts 2 Tap Export contacts and follow the prompts Sync contacts Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts 1 From Contacts tap Show navigation menu Manage contacts 2 Tap Sync contacts Delete contacts Delete a single contact or multiple contacts 1 From Contacts touch and hold a contact to select it You can also tap other contacts to select them for...

Page 87: ...w you to browse faster protect your privacy and enhance your browsing experience Access Bookmarks Reload webpage Add to Bookmarks Navigate Access Tabs TIP Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung internet for more information Apps 87 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 88: ...ave a webpage There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app From Internet tap Tools Add page to for the following options Bookmarks Add the webpage to your Bookmark list Quick access View a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages Home screen Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen Saved pages Save the webpage content on your device so that you can access ...

Page 89: ...p Tabs Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap Start to begin browsing in Secret mode Secret mode settings Require a password or biometric lock to use Secret mode 1 From Internet tap Tabs 2 Tap More options Secret mode settings for the following options Use password Create a password to enable Secret mode and use biometrics Reset Secret mode Erase your Secret mode data and restore defaults Turn off Secret mode ...

Page 90: ... You can also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts and SD card if supported Search Storage locations Additional locations such as cloud accounts are displayed here if supported Apps 90 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 91: ...s are displayed deleted and access mobile data Analyze storage Choose a file size to flag when analyzing storage Privacy View the permissions for My Files Samsung Health Use Samsung Health to plan track various aspects of daily life contributing to well being such as physical activity diet and sleep For more information visit samsung com us support owners app samsung health NOTE The information ga...

Page 92: ...xercise regimen check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart lung or other serious disease such as Pain or discomfort in your chest neck jaw or arms during physical activity Dizziness or loss of consciousness Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest or when lying down or going to bed Ankle swelling especially at night A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat Mu...

Page 93: ...s and music You can share your notes easily using social networking services Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung notes to learn more Set text options Insert Assign a title Navigate up Apps 93 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 94: ...o create content while audio is being recorded Edit notes Make edits to notes you create 1 From Samsung Notes tap a note to view it 2 Tap Edit and make changes 3 When you are finished tap Navigate up Notes options You can edit sort or manage notes From Samsung Notes the following options are available Import PDF Open a PDF in Samsung Notes Search Search for a keyword More options Edit Select notes...

Page 95: ...llowing options Settings View settings for the Samsung Notes app All notes View all notes Shared notebooks View notebooks shared with your contacts through your Samsung account Trash View deleted notes for up to 15 days Folders View notes by groups Manage folders Add remove and organize folders 95 Apps ...

Page 96: ...rom your computer to your mobile device Visit support google com chrome to learn more Drive Open view rename and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account Visit support google com drive to learn more Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based email service Visit support google com mail to learn more Google Find online content with tools that learn what interests you Turn on yo...

Page 97: ... Location Visit support google com maps to learn more Meet Make cross platform video calls on phones and tablets smart devices and on the web Visit support google com meet to learn more Messages Send and receive messages over Wi Fi or data with Google s official app for texting and chat Visit support google com messages to learn more Photos Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to...

Page 98: ...nd games in the Google Play store Visit support google com play to learn more YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device Visit support google com youtube to learn more YT Music Stream and browse playlists albums and artists from YouTube Music 98 Apps ...

Page 99: ... Outlook Access email calendar contacts tasks and more in Outlook See Add an Outlook account Visit support office com en us article outlook for ios and android help cd84214e a5ac 4e95 9ea3 e07f78d0cde6 to learn more Add attachment Send message Show formatting options Apps 99 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 100: ...xcel and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft 365 app OneDrive Store and share photos videos documents and more in your free online OneDrive account accessible from your personal computer tablet or phone 100 Apps ...

Page 101: ...Settings Access Settings Connections Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Lock screen and security Accounts Device maintenance Accessibility Other settings 101 ...

Page 102: ...ions between your device and a variety of networks and other devices 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 Wi Fi You can connect your device to a Wi Fi network to access the Internet without using your mobile data 1 From Settings tap...

Page 103: ...nd enter the password if required Password Enter the network password Hidden network Add a hidden network View more Define other advanced options such as IP and Proxy settings 4 Tap Save TIP Tap Scan QR code to connect to a Wi Fi network by using your device s camera to scan a QR code Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct uses Wi Fi to share data between devices 1 From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi and then ...

Page 104: ...to better Wi Fi networks Automatically switch to faster or more stable Wi Fi networks Turn Wi Fi on off automatically Turn on Wi Fi in frequently used locations Show network quality info Display network information such as speed and stability in the list of available Wi Fi networks Prioritize real time data Give network priority to games video calls and other tasks that are sensitive to lag Detect...

Page 105: ...configure whether to auto reconnect to or forget individual networks Wi Fi on off history View apps that have recently turned your Wi Fi on or off Hotspot 2 0 Connect automatically to Wi Fi networks that support Hotspot 2 0 Install network certificates Install authentication certificates Bluetooth You can pair your device to other Bluetooth enabled devices like Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth ...

Page 106: ...tings Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu Options may vary by service provider 1 From Settings tap Connections Bluetooth 2 Tap Advanced settings or More options Advanced settings for the following options l Sync with Samsung Cloud account Sync files transferred through Bluetooth with your Samsung account l Tablet name Change the name of your device for Bluetooth connec...

Page 107: ...and local guidelines and restrictions Airplane mode will disable all network connectivity Ultra wideband UWB is not permitted aboard aircraft or ships and can be turned off by use of Airplane mode Check with appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Mobile networks Use Mobile networks to configure your device s ability to connect to ...

Page 108: ...rom Settings tap Connections Data usage Turn on Data saver Use Data saver to reduce your data consumption by preventing selected apps from sending or receiving data in the background 1 From Settings tap Connections Data usage Data saver 2 Tap to turn on Data saver To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage tap Allowed to use data while Data saver is on and tap next to each app to specify r...

Page 109: ...tap Connections Data usage 2 Tap Wi Fi data usage to view data usage over Wi Fi connections over a period of time You can view total usage as well as usage by app Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot uses your data plan to create a Wi Fi network that can be used by multiple devices 1 From Settings tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap to turn on Mobile hotspot 3 On the devices...

Page 110: ...spot settings Auto hotspot Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in to your Samsung account 1 From Settings tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap Auto hotspot and tap to enable the feature Tethering You can use tethering to share your device s Internet connection with another device Options may vary by service provider 1 From Settings tap...

Page 111: ... Settings tap Connections More connection settings Printing 2 Tap Default print service and then tap More options Add printer If your printer requires a plugin tap Download plugin and follow the prompts to add a print service NOTE Not all apps support printing Virtual Private Networks A Virtual Private Network VPN allows you to connect to a private secured network from your device You will need th...

Page 112: ...ct l To disconnect tap the VPN and then tap Disconnect Private DNS You can configure your device to connect to a private DNS host 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings Private DNS 2 Tap one of the available options to configure a private DNS connection 3 Tap Save Ethernet If wireless network connection is not available you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to a lo...

Page 113: ...ettings tap Connected devices for the following features Quick Share Allow anyone with a Samsung account to share files with your device Auto switch Buds Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from another device to this device when you make a call answer a call or play media Call text on other devices Make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsu...

Page 114: ...und mode You can change the sound mode on your device without using the volume keys From Settings tap Sounds and vibration and then choose a mode Sound Use the sounds vibrations and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts Vibrate Use vibration only for notifications and alerts Mute Set your device to make no sounds Temporary mute Set a time limit for muting the...

Page 115: ...eyboard Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard Charging Vibrate when a charger is connected Navigation gestures Vibrate when using gestures Vibration intensity Set vibration intensity levels for notifications and touch interactions by dragging the sliders Volume Set the volume level for notifications media and system sounds From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Volume and drag the sliders ...

Page 116: ...Sounds and vibration Volume 2 Tap More options Media volume limit 3 Tap to enable this feature l To set the maximum output volume drag the Custom volume limit slider l To require a PIN to make changes to the volume setting tap Set volume limit PIN Notification sound Choose a preset sound for all notification alerts 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Notification sound 2 Drag the slider to ad...

Page 117: ...sung keyboard Charging Play a sound when a charger is connected Screen lock unlock Play a sound when you lock or unlock the screen Dolby Atmos Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for Atmos This feature may only be available with a headset connected From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects for the following options Dolby Atmos Experienc...

Page 118: ...t fits you best and tap Settings to customize TIP Tap Test my hearing to let your device identify the best sound for you Separate app sound You can choose to have an app play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the other sounds like notifications Connect to a Bluetooth device to make this option available in the Audio device menu 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibratio...

Page 119: ...ifications and then tap to enable notifications for individual apps Lock screen notifications Choose which notifications are allowed on the Lock screen From Settings tap Notifications Lock screen notifications and then tap to enable the feature Tap an option to customize Hide content Do not show notifications in the Notification panel Show content Show notifications in the Notification panel Show ...

Page 120: ...tions for people apps and alarms You can also set a schedule for recurring events like sleep or meetings From Settings tap Notifications Do not disturb and configure the following Do not disturb Enable Do not disturb to block sounds and notifications For how long Choose a default duration for Do not disturb mode when you enable it manually Schedule Sleeping Customize a schedule for Do not disturb ...

Page 121: ...ns Conversations View conversation notifications Touch and hold a conversation notification to mark it as priority set it as alerting or silent Floating notifications Enable floating notifications in either Bubbles or Smart pop up view Suggest actions and replies for notifications Get applicable suggestions for actions to notifications and replies to messages Show snooze button Enable to display a...

Page 122: ...rom Settings tap Display for the following options l Light Apply a light color theme to your device default l Dark Apply a dark color theme to your device l Dark mode settings Customize when and where Dark mode is applied Turn on as scheduled Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule Screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or person...

Page 123: ...tomatically adjust your screen s color temperature based on your usage patterns and the time of day Custom to set a schedule for when Eye comfort shield should be enabled Tap Set schedule and choose Always on Sunset to sunrise or Custom Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter Screen mode Your device has several screen mode options which adjust the screen quality for diff...

Page 124: ... make content easier to see 1 From Settings tap Display Screen zoom 2 Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level Screen timeout You can set the screen to turn off after a set amount of time From Settings tap Display Screen timeout and tap a time limit to set it NOTE Prolonged display of non moving images excluding Always On Display may result in permanent ghost like afterimages or degrad...

Page 125: ...a demonstration of the selected Screen saver TIP Tap Settings next to a feature for additional options Double tap to turn on screen Turn on the screen by double tapping instead of using the Side key From Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Double tap to turn on screen to enable this feature Double tap to turn off screen Turn off the screen by double tapping instead of using the Sid...

Page 126: ... SD card Password for factory data reset Set up SIM card lock View passwords Device administration Credential storage Advanced security settings Location Screen lock types You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high medium or no security Swipe Pattern PIN Password and None NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and sensitive data on your de...

Page 127: ...mize your secure lock settings A secure screen lock is required for this feature Lock screen Tap to edit the items on and appearance of the Lock screen Widgets Tap to edit the widgets that appear with the clock on the Lock screen Touch and hold to edit Choose whether to allow items on the Lock screen to be edited by touching and holding them Roaming clock Show the time both where you are and at ho...

Page 128: ...ly Send last location Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level Google Play Protect You can configure Google Play to regularly check your apps and device for security risks and threats From Settings tap Security and privacy App security Google Play Protect Updates are checked for automatically Security upd...

Page 129: ...g an app or service for the first time that wants to access certain features of your device a dialog box asks if you want to permit such access Controls and alerts Control app access to the camera microphone and clipboard 1 From Settings tap Security and privacy Privacy 2 Under Controls and alerts tap the following options to enable or disable Camera access Allow apps to use the camera if they hav...

Page 130: ...e privacy features 1 From Settings tap Security and privacy Privacy Other privacy settings 2 Under Google tap privacy services to customize them Samsung Pass Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass 1 From Settings tap Security and privacy Samsung Pass 2 Sign in to your Samsung account and add your biometric ...

Page 131: ...an encrypt your optional microSD card not included to protect its data This only allows the card information to be accessed from your device with a password 1 From Settings tap Security and privacy Other security settings Encrypt SD card 2 Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your microSD card NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessi...

Page 132: ...passwords visible to turn on the feature Device administration You can authorize security features and apps to have administrative access to your device 1 From Settings tap Security and privacy Other security settings Device admin apps 2 Tap an option to turn it on as a device administrator Credential storage You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on your device which verify th...

Page 133: ...ected This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on For more information see Set a secure screen lock Pin windows Pin an app on your device screen which prevents access to other features of your device Galaxy system app update Configure your device to receive and install Samsung updates automatically Security policy updates Keep your device secure by checking for security updates L...

Page 134: ...e how your location information is used Improve accuracy Enable other location scanning tools 1 From Settings tap Location Location services 2 Tap a connection method under Improve accuracy to add or remove from location services Wi Fi scanning Allow apps and services to scan for Wi Fi networks automatically even when Wi Fi is turned off Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and connect to nea...

Page 135: ...an account Users Backup and restore Google settings Add an account You can add and sync all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add account 2 Tap one of the account types 3 Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts Accou...

Page 136: ...and follow the prompts to set up a new user or profile TIP Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps and content Switch User Profiles To access the device with a different user profile From a Lock screen tap Manage users and tap a user or profile from the list Delete a User or Profile 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Users 2 Tap a user profile 3 Tap Delete user and then confirm ...

Page 137: ... backup data Google Account You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup 2 Under Google Drive tap Back up data External storage transfer You can back up your data to an SD card or a USB storage device or restore backup data using Smart Switch For more information see Bring data from an old device From Settings tap Accounts and backup Exte...

Page 138: ...o use the quick optimization feature From Settings tap Battery and device care Optimize now Battery View how battery power is used for your various device activities From Settings tap Battery and device care Battery for the following options Power saving Save battery life by limiting background network usage syncing and location checking Choose from additional power saving options to save more pow...

Page 139: ...card When you install an optional microSD card it is automatically mounted connected to the device and prepared for use However should you unmount the card without removing it from the device you need to mount it before it can be accessed 1 From Settings tap Battery and device care Storage 2 Swipe the screen to SD card and then tap Mount Remove an SD card To prevent damage to information stored on...

Page 140: ...e From Settings tap Battery and device care Memory The used and available memory are shown Tap Clean now to free up as much memory as possible Tap View more to view the full list of apps and services using memory Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Apps not used recently to view apps and services that are included in this group Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Ta...

Page 141: ...date Check for software updates Diagnostics View the status of you touch screen sensors charging and more Maintenance mode Turn on Maintenance mode to protect your privacy while someone else is using your phone such as when it is being repaired Language and input Configure your device s language and input settings Change the device language You can add languages to your list and organize them acco...

Page 142: ... for options Preferred engine Choose either the Samsung or Google Text to speech engine Tap Settings for options Language Set the default speech language Speech rate Set the speed at which the text is spoken Pitch Set the pitch of the speech Play Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis Reset Reset the speech rate and pitch Change the voice input language Download language packs to us...

Page 143: ...nput Keyboard button on navigation bar Enable a button on the Navigation bar to quickly switch between keyboards Physical keyboards Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device sold separately 1 From Settings tap General management 2 Tap Physical keyboard and then choose an option Show on screen keyboard Show the on screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is also ...

Page 144: ...ow fast you move your mouse Pointer size and color Change the size and color of the mouse pointer Primary mouse button Choose either the Left or Right mouse button to be your primary button Secondary button Choose the action of your secondary mouse button Middle button Choose the action of your middle mouse button Additional button 1 Choose an action for another available mouse button Additional b...

Page 145: ...s available Select time zone Choose a new time zone Set time zone based on location Receive time updates based on your location Use 24 hour format Set the format for displaying time Troubleshooting You can check for software updates and if necessary reset services on your device Software update System updates Check for and install available software updates for your device Options may vary by serv...

Page 146: ...ount settings Personal data is not affected 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Reset all settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Reset network settings You can reset Wi Fi mobile data and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Reset network settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Reset accessibility sett...

Page 147: ... Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area 2 Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password To reset your device 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Factory data reset 2 Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset 3 When the device restarts follow the prompts to set up your device Google Device Protection When you si...

Page 148: ...hoose whether to enable or disable it Accessibility There are accessibility settings for people who need help seeing hearing or otherwise operating their device Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for everyone For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products please contact us at accessibility sea samsung com Recommended for you TalkBack Spoken...

Page 149: ... assistance Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the screen 1 From Settings tap Accessibility Spoken assistance 2 Tap to enable the feature and tap an option to customize l Speak keyboard input aloud The device will read aloud what you type on the keyboard l Audio description If available automatically chose the audio soundtrack with an audio description w...

Page 150: ... contrast with the background High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Highlight buttons Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out better against the wallpaper Color inversion Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black text on a white backgrou...

Page 151: ...Accessibility Hearing enhancements and tap an option Live Transcribe Use the microphone to record speech and convert it to text Live Caption Automatically caption speech in media played on your device Caption preference Configure closed caption and subtitle services Sound notifications Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or a doorbell Hearing aid support Improve the sound quality ...

Page 152: ...ee Use voice commands to open apps tap buttons scroll type and more Interactions You can simplify the motions needed to respond to notifications and alarms From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Interaction control Customize areas of screen interactions hardkeys and the keyboard Touch settings You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches ...

Page 153: ...efore accepting a second press from the same key which helps avoid accidentally pressing the same key multiple times Advanced settings You can customize additional accessibility features and services for your device TIP Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store Accessibility shortcuts From Settings tap Accessibility Advanced settings and tap an option Accessibility...

Page 154: ...ices are listed and configured here after they are installed About Accessibility Legal and license information about the current Accessibility software is available in Settings From Settings tap Accessibility About Accessibility The following information is available Version View the current Accessibility software version Open source licenses View information for the open source licenses used for ...

Page 155: ...ave access to the secondary messenger app tap Use separate contacts list Daily Board Choose what to show on the screen when your tablet is charging 1 From Settings tap Advanced features Daily Board 2 Tap to enable Daily Board 3 Choose one of the following options Slideshow Display a slideshow of your favorite pictures Time weather and calendar Display the current time current weather and a calenda...

Page 156: ...sed on how you use your device From Settings tap Advanced features Smart suggestions and tap an option to enable the feature Medical info Emergency responders and others can access your medical info even when your device is locked 1 From Settings tap Safety and emergency Medical info 2 Enter your allergies current medication and other medical information you would like to be available in an emerge...

Page 157: ... information 2 Tap additional items to view more information about your device TIP You can view your device s FCC ID from About tablet Status information Samsung Knox Samsung Knox is Samsung s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind Additional licensing fee may be required For more information about Knox please refer to samsungknox com e...

Page 158: ...Learn more Videos youtube com samsungcare Samsung Care samsung com us support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter 158 ...

Page 159: ...blet English samsung com us Legal Tablet HSGuide Spanish samsung com us Legal Tablet HSGuide SP This information can also be found on the device in the About device or About phone or About tablet section for example Settings About phone or About device or About tablet Legal information Samsung legal Or search Legal If your device required Federal Communications Commission FCC approval you can view...

Page 160: ... Challenger Road Ridgefield Park New Jersey 07660 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Internet samsung com 2023 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Some multimedia audio video files contain Di...

Page 161: ... the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the storage The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services features 161 Legal information ...

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