Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" User manual

User manual

Galaxy Tab A 8.0"

Special features 1

Getting started 2

Front and back views 3

Assemble your device 4

Install a SIM card and memorycard 5

Charge the battery 6

Start using your device 7

Use the Setup Wizard 7

Lock or unlock your device 8

Add a Google account 8

Add a Samsung account 9

Add an email account 9

Transfer data from your old device 9

Navigation 10

Common options 11

Navigation bar 11

Home screen 13

Customize your Homescreen 14

Status bar 18

Notification panel 20

Bixby 22

Multi window 23

Enter text 25

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Table of contents

Apps 28

Using apps 29

Access apps 29

Add an apps shortcut 29

Search for apps 30

Galaxy Essentials 30

Uninstall or disable apps 30

Sort apps 31

Create and use folders 31

App settings 32

Samsung apps 34

Calculator 34

Calendar 35

Camera and video 38

Clock 43

Contacts 47

Email 53

Galaxy Apps 56

Gallery 57

Hancom Office Viewer 62

Internet 63

Kids Mode 67

Messages 68

My Files 70

Samsung Flow 72

Samsung Notes 73

SmartThings 75

Secure Folder 76

Google apps 78

Chrome 78

Drive 78

Gmail 78

Google 78

Hangouts 78

Maps 79

Photos 79

Play Movies & TV 79

Play Music 79

Play Store 79

YouTube 80

Settings 81

Access Settings 82

Search for Settings 82

Connections 83

Wi-Fi 83

Bluetooth 86

Tablet visibility 88

Data usage 88

Airplane mode 90

Mobile networks 90

Location 91

Nearby device scanning 92

Connect to a printer 93

Virtual Private Networks 93

Ethernet 95

Sounds and vibration 96

Sound mode 96

Volume 97

Notification sounds 97

Do not disturb 98

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System sounds 98

Key-tap feedback 98

Sound quality and effects 99

Separate app sound 99

Notifications 100

Manage notifications 100

Display 101

Screen off settings 101

Screen brightness 101

Blue light filter 102

Font and screen zoom 102

Device maintenance 103

Quick optimization 103

Battery 103

Storage 104

Memory 106

Language and input 106

Date and time 110

Reset 111

Factory data reset 112

Auto restart 114

System updates 114

Lock screen and security 116

Screen lock types 116

Clock and information 117

Google Play Protect 117

Find My Mobile 118

Security update 118

Install unknown apps 119

Secure Folder 119

App permission monitor 119

Secure startup 120

Encrypt SD card 120

View passwords 120

Security update service 121

Device administration 121

Credential storage 122

Advanced security settings 122

Accounts 124

Samsung Cloud 124

Add an account 124

Users 126

Backup and restore 127

Google settings 129

Accessibility 130

Vision 130

Hearing 132

Dexterity and interaction 132

More accessibility settings 133

Accessibility services 133

Other settings 134

Help 134

Device assistance app 134

About tablet 135

Getting help 136

Videos 136

Smart Simulator 136

Tips 136

Samsung Care 136

Legal 137

Legal information 138

Intellectual property 139

Open source software 140

Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of

liability 140

Modification of software 141

Samsung Knox 141

Restricting children’s access to

yourmobile device 142

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 142

Special features

Meet Bixby

Bixby can help you understand your settings

and set up your Samsung device. See Bixby

on page22.

Media volume limiter

Limit the maximum output of the device’s

volume. See Media volume limiter on

page97.



Multi window

Multitask by using two applications at the

same time. See Multi window on page23.

Direct Share

Share content with specific people directly.

See Direct share on page52.

Getting started

Front and back views 3

Assemble your device 4

Start using your device 7

Front and back views



Camera

USB charger/Accessory port

Power

Camera

Volume

Headset

jack

microSD

card tray

Getting started 3

Devices andsoftware are constantly evolving— the ill ustrations you see here are for reference onl y.

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