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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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Getting started Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Magnetic S Pen charging strip Microphone Volume keys Side key Rear cameras Flash Front cameras Accessory dock port USB charger/ Audio port Devices and software are for reference only. 5 the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving -
Getting started Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Magnetic S Pen charging strip Microphone Volume keys Side key Rear cameras Flash Front cameras Accessory dock port USB charger/ Audio port Devices and software are for reference only. 5 the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving -
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Contact your device, do not use your previous SIM card. NOTE Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or damage to use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Devices and software are based on your carrier's specifications and network availability. Getting started Set up your device, charge it is the Wi-Fi model). Charge your device Before turning on your device Charge the battery | Accessories Your device uses a nano-SIM card (unless it fully. Network indicators for reference...
Contact your device, do not use your previous SIM card. NOTE Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or damage to use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Devices and software are based on your carrier's specifications and network availability. Getting started Set up your device, charge it is the Wi-Fi model). Charge your device Before turning on your device Charge the battery | Accessories Your device uses a nano-SIM card (unless it fully. Network indicators for reference...
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... tablet. TIP To learn about powering off your device 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 Turn on your device Use the Side key to power off , press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time, and tap Restart. see carrier for network...
... tablet. TIP To learn about powering off your device 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 Turn on your device Use the Side key to power off , press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time, and tap Restart. see carrier for network...
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... Apps, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpaper and style. 2. 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. Tap one of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video, or preloaded wallpaper. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen...
... Apps, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpaper and style. 2. 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. Tap one of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video, or preloaded wallpaper. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen...
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... Side key. It learns your S Pen and walk away while the screen is off. Visit samsung.com/us : Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members. Getting started Air Command l Menu style: Configure the appearance of the Air command menu. l Open Air command with S Pen features, apps, and functions. Removal l When S Pen is built in to your device to use S Pen features. Feedback l Sounds: Set your device to make sounds when writing on time and location, and is removed...
... Side key. It learns your S Pen and walk away while the screen is off. Visit samsung.com/us : Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members. Getting started Air Command l Menu style: Configure the appearance of the Air command menu. l Open Air command with S Pen features, apps, and functions. Removal l When S Pen is built in to your device to use S Pen features. Feedback l Sounds: Set your device to make sounds when writing on time and location, and is removed...
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... recognition works. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Face recognition. • Remove face data: Delete existing faces. • Add alternative appearance to enhance recognition: Enhance face recognition by someone or something that looks like your image. • Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats, beards, or heavy make it harder to unlock using an image or video...
... recognition works. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Face recognition. • Remove face data: Delete existing faces. • Add alternative appearance to enhance recognition: Enhance face recognition by someone or something that looks like your image. • Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats, beards, or heavy make it harder to unlock using an image or video...
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... options. 1. Tap More options > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your Samsung account to customize personal content in supported apps. • About Clock: View the current software version and check for the timer. • Show mini timer: Show a pop-up to begin the Timer. • To temporarily stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel. Tap Start to 99 hours, 59...
... options. 1. Tap More options > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your Samsung account to customize personal content in supported apps. • About Clock: View the current software version and check for the timer. • Show mini timer: Show a pop-up to begin the Timer. • To temporarily stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel. Tap Start to 99 hours, 59...
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... accounts: Connect to and manage your storage. • Edit drawer: Enable, disable, or reorder items for My Files. For more . Apps File groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following options 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. NOTE The information gathered from this device and its related software...
... accounts: Connect to and manage your storage. • Edit drawer: Enable, disable, or reorder items for My Files. For more . Apps File groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following options 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. NOTE The information gathered from this device and its related software...
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You can share your notes easily using social networking services. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. 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. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. Assign a title Navigate up Insert Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 91
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Settings. Tap Connect. to that setting. Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of ways to access your mobile data. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap scan for it. 1. Tap a network, and enter a password if required. 3. Tap an entry to go to turn on Wi-Fi and 100 Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual...
Settings. Tap Connect. to that setting. Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of ways to access your mobile data. 1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap scan for it. 1. Tap a network, and enter a password if required. 3. Tap an entry to go to turn on Wi-Fi and 100 Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual...
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l Tablet name: Change the name of files received using Bluetooth. l Bluetooth control history: View apps that have recently scanned for nearby Bluetooth devices and manage Bluetooth features for apps. Airplane mode will disable all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Check with appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you receive calls through Bluetooth with Samsung Cloud/account: Sync files transferred through a connected Bluetooth device. Tap Advanced or More...
l Tablet name: Change the name of files received using Bluetooth. l Bluetooth control history: View apps that have recently scanned for nearby Bluetooth devices and manage Bluetooth features for apps. Airplane mode will disable all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Check with appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you receive calls through Bluetooth with Samsung Cloud/account: Sync files transferred through a connected Bluetooth device. Tap Advanced or More...
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... another device. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering. 2. Settings Tethering You can use tethering to share your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable, and then tap USB tethering. • Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter, and then tap Ethernet tethering. Connect to a printer Connect your device to other available devices by carrier. 1. Tap Default print service, and then tap More options > Add...
... another device. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering. 2. Settings Tethering You can use tethering to share your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable, and then tap USB tethering. • Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter, and then tap Ethernet tethering. Connect to a printer Connect your device to other available devices by carrier. 1. Tap Default print service, and then tap More options > Add...
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... | 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 change the sound mode on your device without losing your device. 2. TIP Use the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Settings Ethernet If wireless network connection is not available...
... | 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 change the sound mode on your device without losing your device. 2. TIP Use the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Settings Ethernet If wireless network connection is not available...
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... an app play its sound on a separate audio device. • Audio device: Choose the audio device that fits you best, and tap Settings to play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the other sounds (like notifications). Connect to a Bluetooth device to choose a music genre. Tap Equalizer to make this option available in the Audio device menu. 1. Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects > 2. Tap Turn on . 114 Adapt sound...
... an app play its sound on a separate audio device. • Audio device: Choose the audio device that fits you best, and tap Settings to play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the other sounds (like notifications). Connect to a Bluetooth device to choose a music genre. Tap Equalizer to make this option available in the Audio device menu. 1. Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects > 2. Tap Turn on . 114 Adapt sound...
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... date and time: Receive date and time updates from the wireless network. From Settings, tap General Management. 2. Tap Passwords and autofill to view your wireless network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options are available: - Set time: Enter the current time. • Automatic time zone: Use the time zone provided by your device receives date and time information from your selected services. Date and time By default, your mobile network. - Settings Passwords and autofill Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. Outside of network...
... date and time: Receive date and time updates from the wireless network. From Settings, tap General Management. 2. Tap Passwords and autofill to view your wireless network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options are available: - Set time: Enter the current time. • Automatic time zone: Use the time zone provided by your device receives date and time information from your selected services. Date and time By default, your mobile network. - Settings Passwords and autofill Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. Outside of network...
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... install available software updates 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 its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. You can also reset your device to install system updates. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset network settings. 2. Reset network settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. Tap Reset...
... install available software updates 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 its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. You can also reset your device to install system updates. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset network settings. 2. Reset network settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. Tap Reset...
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... set up SIM card lock | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Permission manager | Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock. Settings Lock screen and security You can choose from the following options are also available to protect access to your device and sensitive data on the lock screen. For more information, see Biometric security. Tap to enable showing notifications on your device using a secure screen lock...
... set up SIM card lock | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Permission manager | Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock. Settings Lock screen and security You can choose from the following options are also available to protect access to your device and sensitive data on the lock screen. For more information, see Biometric security. Tap to enable showing notifications on your device using a secure screen lock...
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... can use these options to configure advanced security settings to perform selected actions when connected. - For more information, see Set a secure screen lock. • Pin windows: Pin an app on . This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on your device screen, which verify the identity of your device. • Security policy updates: Keep 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...
... can use these options to configure advanced security settings to perform selected actions when connected. - For more information, see Set a secure screen lock. • Pin windows: Pin an app on . This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on your device screen, which verify the identity of your device. • Security policy updates: Keep 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...
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... 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 device. ◌ From Settings, tap Tips and help View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for the same app. 1. Other settings Configure features on your tablet is charging. 1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Dual Messenger. 2. Tips and help | Dual Messenger | Daily Board...
... 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 device. ◌ From Settings, tap Tips and help View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for the same app. 1. Other settings Configure features on your tablet is charging. 1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Dual Messenger. 2. Tips and help | Dual Messenger | Daily Board...