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... Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this document before operating the device Your device Side key Volume Get connected Camera Follow setup screens and transfer content to your new device Charging port S Pen Camera Connect your device to Wi-Fi tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi Do more Scan the code with your old device for more information on your device microSD™ card sold separately Settings Tips and help samsung.com/us/support youtube.com/samsungcare samsung.com/us/support...
... Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this document before operating the device Your device Side key Volume Get connected Camera Follow setup screens and transfer content to your new device Charging port S Pen Camera Connect your device to Wi-Fi tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi Do more Scan the code with your old device for more information on your device microSD™ card sold separately Settings Tips and help samsung.com/us/support youtube.com/samsungcare samsung.com/us/support...
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..., if applicable, by opening Settings > About phone or About device or About tablet > Status or Status information Diagnostic software This device may be equipped with diagnostic software reporting usage and performance information used to assess, deliver and improve network quality and the overall device experience to wireless customers. Emergency calls Emergency calls may vary. Samsung & Samsung Galaxy are for "Legal" You can make sure it allows...
..., if applicable, by opening Settings > About phone or About device or About tablet > Status or Status information Diagnostic software This device may be equipped with diagnostic software reporting usage and performance information used to assess, deliver and improve network quality and the overall device experience to wireless customers. Emergency calls Emergency calls may vary. Samsung & Samsung Galaxy are for "Legal" You can make sure it allows...
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... | 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 | 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...
... | 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 | 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...
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... use your previous SIM card. Network indicators for 5G service are based on your device, charge it is the Wi-Fi model). Flip the tray over and press the SIM card (if applicable) into the front of the tray. Charge your device Before turning on your carrier's specifications and network availability. For more details. Contact your carrier for reference only. 8 NOTE Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Install SIM/microSD card...
... use your previous SIM card. Network indicators for 5G service are based on your device, charge it is the Wi-Fi model). Flip the tray over and press the SIM card (if applicable) into the front of the tray. Charge your device Before turning on your carrier's specifications and network availability. For more details. Contact your carrier for reference only. 8 NOTE Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Install SIM/microSD card...
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... old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | 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 the device off, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time, and tap Restart. Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you...
... old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | 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 the device off, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time, and tap Restart. Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you...
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... Gallery app. • Lock screen wallpaper services: Enable additional features including guide page and Dynamic Lock screen. • Color palette: Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper. • Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your device. App icons | Wallpaper | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings App icons Use app icons to launch an app from a Home screen. Getting started Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point...
... Gallery app. • Lock screen wallpaper services: Enable additional features including guide page and Dynamic Lock screen. • Color palette: Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper. • Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your device. App icons | Wallpaper | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings App icons Use app icons to launch an app from a Home screen. Getting started Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point...
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... your routines, helps you leave your favorite apps. l Warn if S Pen is off. l Contact us /support/owners/app/Bixby for more information. ◌ From a Home screen, press and hold the Side key. l About S Pen: View version information for using your device to make sounds when writing on time and location, and is built in to your S Pen and walk away while the screen is left behind: Set your device to you detach...
... your routines, helps you leave your favorite apps. l Warn if S Pen is off. l Contact us /support/owners/app/Bixby for more information. ◌ From a Home screen, press and hold the Side key. l About S Pen: View version information for using your device to make sounds when writing on time and location, and is built in to your S Pen and walk away while the screen is left behind: Set your device to you detach...
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... register your face. Getting started Biometric security Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in a well-lit area and the camera lens is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Face recognition management Customize how face recognition works. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Face recognition. • Remove face data: Delete existing faces. • Add alternative appearance to increase security and make -up. • When registering...
... register your face. Getting started Biometric security Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in a well-lit area and the camera lens is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Face recognition management Customize how face recognition works. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Face recognition. • Remove face data: Delete existing faces. • Add alternative appearance to increase security and make -up. • When registering...
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.... 1. From Clock, tap Timer > Add preset timer. 2. Tap More options > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your Samsung account to set the Timer. 3. Apps Timer Set a countdown timer for up window of the timer when the Clock app is minimized. Tap Start to begin the Timer. • To temporarily stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel. Use the keypad and tap Hours...
.... 1. From Clock, tap Timer > Add preset timer. 2. Tap More options > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your Samsung account to set the Timer. 3. Apps Timer Set a countdown timer for up window of the timer when the Clock app is minimized. Tap Start to begin the Timer. • To temporarily stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel. Use the keypad and tap Hours...
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... the file type. • Storage: View files saved on the services you sign in your device, optional SD card, and cloud accounts. - For more . Apps File groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following options are available: • Cloud accounts: Connect to well-being such as environmental conditions, specific activity performed while using/wearing the device, settings of the information and data provided by this device, Samsung Health, or related software...
... the file type. • Storage: View files saved on the services you sign in your device, optional SD card, and cloud accounts. - For more . Apps File groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following options are available: • Cloud accounts: Connect to well-being such as environmental conditions, specific activity performed while using/wearing the device, settings of the information and data provided by this device, Samsung Health, or related software...
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Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. Assign a title Navigate up Insert Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 91 You can share your notes easily using social networking services. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more.
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. Assign a title Navigate up Insert Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 91 You can share your notes easily using social networking services. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more.
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... to access your mobile data. 1. From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords. 2. Settings. Tap Connect. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap scan for it. 1. 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 Wi-Fi You can search for available networks. 2. to access the Internet without using your device settings. From a Home screen, swipe...
... to access your mobile data. 1. From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords. 2. Settings. Tap Connect. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap scan for it. 1. 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 Wi-Fi You can search for available networks. 2. to access the Internet without using your device settings. From a Home screen, swipe...
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...: Change the name of files received using Bluetooth. l Received files: View a list of your Bluetooth speaker or headphones. l Bluetooth control history: View apps that have recently scanned for nearby Bluetooth devices and manage Bluetooth features for the following options: l Sync with Samsung Cloud/account: Sync files transferred through a connected Bluetooth device. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth. 2. l Ringtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your device for Bluetooth connections. Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off all network connectivity. l Bluetooth scan...
...: Change the name of files received using Bluetooth. l Received files: View a list of your Bluetooth speaker or headphones. l Bluetooth control history: View apps that have recently scanned for nearby Bluetooth devices and manage Bluetooth features for the following options: l Sync with Samsung Cloud/account: Sync files transferred through a connected Bluetooth device. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth. 2. l Ringtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your device for Bluetooth connections. Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off all network connectivity. l Bluetooth scan...
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... the device. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device. 2. Sound mode | Vibrations | Volume | Notification sound | System sound themes | System sounds and vibration | Dolby Atmos | Equalizer | UHQ upscaler | Adapt sound | Separate app sound Sound mode You can change the sound mode 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 can control the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Temporary mute: Set a time...
... the device. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device. 2. Sound mode | Vibrations | Volume | Notification sound | System sound themes | System sounds and vibration | Dolby Atmos | Equalizer | UHQ upscaler | Adapt sound | Separate app sound Sound mode You can change the sound mode 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 can control the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Temporary mute: Set a time...
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... to make this option available in the Audio device menu. 1. Tap Turn on now to enable Separate app sound, and then set the following options: • App: Choose an app to play only media sound on . 114 This feature is customized to customize. Tap Adapt sound for a clearer listening experience. TIP Tap Test my hearing to let your listening experience. 1. Connect to a Bluetooth device to change your audio settings. 1. Tap...
... to make this option available in the Audio device menu. 1. Tap Turn on now to enable Separate app sound, and then set the following options: • App: Choose an app to play only media sound on . 114 This feature is customized to customize. Tap Adapt sound for a clearer listening experience. TIP Tap Test my hearing to let your listening experience. 1. Connect to a Bluetooth device to change your audio settings. 1. Tap...
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... > Date and time. Date and time By default, your wireless network. The following options are available: • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. Set date: Enter the current date. - 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. 128 Settings Passwords and autofill Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. From Settings...
... > Date and time. Date and time By default, your wireless network. The following options are available: • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. Set date: Enter the current date. - 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. 128 Settings Passwords and autofill Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. From Settings...
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Settings Troubleshooting You can check for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device. • Smart updates: Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade assistant: Install a tool to install system updates. Options may vary by carrier. ◌ From Settings, tap Software update/System updates for the following options: • Check for updates: Manually check for software updates. • Check for software updates: Manually check for your device to its factory defaults. Software update/System updates Check for and install available ...
Settings Troubleshooting You can check for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device. • Smart updates: Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade assistant: Install a tool to install system updates. Options may vary by carrier. ◌ From Settings, tap Software update/System updates for the following options: • Check for updates: Manually check for software updates. • Check for software updates: Manually check for your device to its factory defaults. Software update/System updates Check for and install available ...
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... to protect access to your device and sensitive data on the Lock screen. 3. Screen lock types | Google Play Protect | Security update | Find My Mobile | Find My Device | Samsung Pass | Secure Folder | Private Share | Install unknown apps | Encrypt or decrypt SD card | Password for factory data reset | Set up and enable biometric locks. 1. NOTE Biometric locks are available: • Icon only: Show only notification icons with no security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password...
... to protect access to your device and sensitive data on the Lock screen. 3. Screen lock types | Google Play Protect | Security update | Find My Mobile | Find My Device | Samsung Pass | Secure Folder | Private Share | Install unknown apps | Encrypt or decrypt SD card | Password for factory data reset | Set up and enable biometric locks. 1. NOTE Biometric locks are available: • Icon only: Show only notification icons with no security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password...
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... have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password. • Certificate management app: Select a certification management app for security updates. 138 For more information, see Set a secure screen lock. • Pin windows: Pin an app on your device secure by checking for credential contents. This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on your device...
... have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password. • Certificate management app: Select a certification management app for security updates. 138 For more information, see Set a secure screen lock. • Pin windows: Pin an app on your device secure by checking for credential contents. This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on your device...
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... If you have access to use. Daily Board View a slideshow of your photos when your carrier) ◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Contact us. Dual Messenger Use two separate accounts for each app. l To select which contacts have any questions or problems while using your device access community forums, error reports, remote support and more through Samsung Members.(if supported by your tablet is charging. 1. Tips and help | Dual Messenger...
... If you have access to use. Daily Board View a slideshow of your photos when your carrier) ◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Contact us. Dual Messenger Use two separate accounts for each app. l To select which contacts have any questions or problems while using your device access community forums, error reports, remote support and more through Samsung Members.(if supported by your tablet is charging. 1. Tips and help | Dual Messenger...