Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2020) User Manual

SAMSUNG

Galaxy

Tab A

User manual

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Contents

Features

Mobile continuity | Biometric security | Dark mode

Getting started

Device Layout: Galaxy Tab A 8.4

Set up your device: Charge the battery

Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from

Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Digital wellbeing and parental

Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Widgets | Home screen

settings | Status bar | Notification panel

Camera and Gallery

Camera: Navigate the camera screen | Configure shooting mode | Scene optimizer |

Record videos | Camera settings

Gallery: View pictures | Edit pictures | Play video | Edit video | Share pictures and

videos | Delete pictures and videos | Group similar images | Take a screenshot

Mobile continuity

Continue apps on other devices

Samsung apps

Galaxy Essentials | Galaxy Store | Samsung Flow | Samsung Global Goals |

Notes

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Google apps

Store | YouTube | YT Music

Microsoft apps

Outlook | Office | OneDrive

Settings

hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private

Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet

Customization: Display | Notifications | Sound

Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition

Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Users | Backup

and restore | Google settings

Backup: Google Account | External storage transfer

Accessibility: Recommended for you | TalkBack | Visibility enhancements | Hearing

enhancements | Interaction and dexterity | Advanced settings | Installed services |

About Accessibility

Other: Help | Android Auto | Daily Board | Quick share | About tablet

Learn more

Legal information

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Galaxy Tab A 8.4

Set up your device

Start using your device

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Galaxy Tab A 8.4

Front camera

Volume keys

USB charger/

Accessory port

Rear camera

Side key

Speaker

Microphone

Speaker

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Set up your device

Charge the battery

Your device uses a nano-SIM card (unless it is the Wi-Fi model). A SIM card may be

preinstalled, or you may be able to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier

for more details.

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Install SIM/microSD cards

Place the SIM card and

optional microSD™ card

(sold separately) into

the tray with the gold

contacts facing down.

Charge your device

Before turning on your

device, charge it fully.

NOTE The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to

federal and local guidelines and restrictions. Check with appropriate authorities

and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your

device.

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NOTE Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or

damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries,

chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and batteries may void your

warranty and may cause damage. For more information on your device,

including charging compatibility, please visit samsung.com.

Charge the battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.

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.

Start using your device

Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or

Customize your home screen | 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 your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked

or broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.

◌ Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on.

• To turn the device off, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the

same time, and tap Power off. Confirm when prompted.

• To restart your device, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the

same time, and tap Restart. Confirm when prompted.

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Use the Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics

of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up

accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

Bring data from an old device

Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,

calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data via

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.

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Lock or unlock your device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device

locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen

locks, see Lock screen and security.

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Side key

Press to lock.

Press to turn on

the screen, and

then swipe the

screen to unlock it.

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Side key settings

You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.

Double press

Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.

1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.

2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:

lQuick launch camera (default)

lOpen app

Accounts

Set up and manage your accounts.

TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features.

Contact your carrier for more information.

Add a Google Account

Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed

from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android™ features.

When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen, Google Device

Protection is activated. This service requires your Google Account information 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.

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Add an Outlook account

Sign in to your Outlook® account to view and manage email messages.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

2. Tap Add account > Outlook.

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Navigation

A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a

capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may

damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the

warranty.

Tap

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Lightly touch items to select or launch them.

lTap an item to select it.

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Lightly drag your finger across the screen.

lSwipe the screen to unlock the device.

lSwipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.

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Drag and drop

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Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.

lDrag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

lDrag a widget to place it in a new location.

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Zoom in and out

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Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.

lMove your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.

lMove your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.

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Touch and hold

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Touch and hold items to activate them.

lTouch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

lTouch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.

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Navigation bar

You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen

gestures.

Recent apps

Home

Back

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Navigation buttons

Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.

1. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Buttons.

2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back

and Recent apps icons display.

3. Tap Button position to choose the position of the buttons on the Navigation bar.

Navigation gestures

Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen

experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.

1. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures to enable the

feature.

2. Tap an option to customize:

lMore options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.

lGesture hints: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen

gesture is located.

lShow 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.

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Customize your home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your

favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens,

removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home

screen.

App icons

Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.

◌ From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home.

To remove an icon:

◌ From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap Remove.

NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from a

Home screen.

Wallpaper

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video,

or preloaded wallpaper.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpapers.

2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:

• My wallpapers: Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers.

• Gallery: Choose pictures and videos saved in the Gallery app.

• Wallpaper services: Enable additional features including guide page and

Dynamic Lock screen.

• Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper.

3. Tap a picture or video to choose it.

• If choosing a single picture, choose which screen or screens you want to

apply the wallpaper to.

• Videos and multiple pictures can only be applied to the Lock screen.

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• If choosing videos or pictures from the Gallery, tap on one or more items, and

then tap Done.

4. Tap Set on Home screen, Set on Lock screen, or Set on Lock and Home screens

(depending on which screens are applicable).

• If applying a picture from the Gallery to both the Home and Lock screens,

enable Sync my edits if you want any edits made to that wallpaper to be

applied to both screens.

Widgets

Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

2. Tap Widgets, and then tap a widget set to open it.

3. Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.

Customize Widgets

Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it

functions.

◌ From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:

• Remove: Delete a widget from your screen.

• Settings: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.

• App info: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.

Home screen settings

Customize your Home and Apps screens.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

2. Tap Settings to customize:

• Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps

screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.

• Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on

the Home screen.

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• Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on

the Apps screen.

• Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen

for easy access to the Apps screen.

• Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being

removed or repositioned.

• Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps

to the Home screen.

• Hide apps: Choose apps to hide from the Home and App screens. Return to

this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps are still installed and can

appear as results in Finder searches.

• App icon badges: Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications.

You can 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.

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Notification panel

For quick access to notifications, settings, and more, simply open the Notification

panel.

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Device settings

Quick settings

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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.

• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.

• To customize notifications, tap Notification settings.

2. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the

Notification panel.

Quick settings

The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions using Quick

settings.

◌ Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to display Quick

settings.

• Tap Finder search to search the device.

• Tap Power off for Power off and Restart options.

• Tap Open settings to quickly access the device's settings menu.

• Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to change the button layout.

• Tap Devices to control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings

or Google Home are installed.

• Tap Media to access the Media panel and control playback of connected

audio and video devices.

• Tap a quick setting icon to turn it on or off.

• Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting.

• Drag the Brightness slider to adjust the screen brightness.

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Status bar

The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on

the left.

Status icons

Battery full Charging Mute

Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active

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. For more information, see Advanced settings.

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Digital wellbeing and parental controls

You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily view of how

frequently you use apps, how many notifications you receive, and how often you

check your device. You can also set your device to help you wind down before going

to bed.

◌ From Settings, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental 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.

– Unlocks: View how many times an app has been opened each day.

Your goals

• Screen time: Set a screen time goal and view your daily average.

• App timers: Set a daily limit for how long you use each app.

Ways to disconnect

• Focus mode: Limit app usage for set periods of time to avoid distractions

from your device.

• Bedtime mode: Schedule when to change the screen to grayscale and mute

calls, alerts, and other sounds.

Check on your kids

• Parental controls: Supervise your children’s digital life with Google’s Family

Link app. You can choose apps, set content filters, keep an eye on screen

time, and set screen time limits.

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Biometric security

Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts.

Face recognition

You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen. To use your face to unlock

your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.

• Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Your device could

be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.

• Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats,

beards, or heavy make-up.

• When registering your face, ensure that you are in a well-lit area and the camera

lens is clean.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Face recognition.

2. Follow the prompts to register your face.

Face recognition management

Customize how face recognition works.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Face recognition.

• Remove face data: Delete existing faces.

• Add alternative look: Enhance face recognition by adding an alternative

appearance.

• Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security.

• Stay on Lock screen until swipe: When you unlock your device with face

recognition, stay on the Lock screen until you swipe the screen.

• Faster recognition: Turn on for faster face recognition. Turn off to increase

security and make it harder to unlock using an image or video of your

likeness.

• Require open eyes: Facial recognition will only recognize your face when

your eyes are open.

• Brighten screen: Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your

face can be recognized in dark conditions.

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Biometrics settings

Configure your preferences for biometric security options.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > More biometrics settings for the

following:

• Show unlock transition effect: Show a transition effect when you use

biometrics to unlock your device.

• Biometrics security patch: View the software version of the biometric

security features.

Mobile continuity

Access storage and other functions of your device across compatible mobile

devices and computers.

Continue apps on other devices

This feature allows you to pick up where you left off on your Galaxy devices that are

signed in to your Samsung account. The Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes apps

are supported.

1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Continue apps on other devices.

2. Tap to turn on the feature. Connection occurs automatically.

3. Sign in to your Samsung account on your Galaxy devices.

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Multi window

Multitask by using multiple apps at the same time. Apps that support Multi window™

can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and

adjust the size of their windows.

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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.

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Window controls

The Window controls modify the way app windows are displayed in split screen

view.

1. Drag the middle of the window border to resize the windows.

2. Tap the middle of the window border for the following options:

• Switch window: Swap the two windows.

• Add app combo to Edge panel: Create and add an app pair shortcut to the

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Edge panels

The Edge panels feature a variety of customizable panels that can be accessed from

the edge of the screen. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts,

as well as view news, sports, and other information.

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Apps panel

You can add apps in two columns 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.

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panel to the open screen.

To configure 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 Edit panel to add other apps to the Apps panel.

• To add an app to the Apps panel, find it on the left side of the screen and tap

it to add it to an available space on the right column.

• To create a folder shortcut, drag an app from the left side of the screen on

top of an app in the columns 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.

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You can customize the Edge panels.

1. From the Edge screen, tap Settings.

2. The following options are available:

• Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.

• Edit (if available): Configure individual panels.

• More options:

– Reorder: Change the order of the panels by dragging them to the left or

right.

– Hide on Lock screen: Choose panels to hide on the Lock screen when a

secure screen lock is set.

3. Tap Back to save changes.

Edge panel position and style

You can change the position of the Edge handle.

◌ From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels > Handle for the following options:

• Edge handle: Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the

edge of the screen.

• Position: Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen

displays on.

• Lock handle position: Enable to prevent 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.

About Edge panels

You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge

panels feature.

◌ From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels > About Edge panels.

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Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.

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Toolbar

The toolbar provides quick access to features of the keyboard. Options may vary by

carrier.

◌ From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for the following options:

• Emojis: Insert an emoji.

• Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.

• GIFs: Add animated GIFs.

• Voice input: Use Google Voice™ typing.

• Settings: Access keyboard settings.

• Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text.

• Search: Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations.

• Translate: Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them

into another language.

• Spotify: Add music from Spotify™.

• YouTube: Add videos from YouTube.

• Clipboard: Access the clipboard.

• Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to

cut, copy, and paste.

• Modes: Select a keyboard layout.

• Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard.

• Bitmoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers.

• Mojitok: Create your own stickers or insert automatically suggested

ones.

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Configure the Samsung keyboard

Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.

◌ From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for the following options:

• Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages

are available on the keyboard.

– To switch between languages, swipe the Space bar left or right.

Smart typing

• Predictive text: As you type see suggested words and phrases.

• Suggest emojis: Include 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.

• Auto spell check: Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections.

• More typing options: Customize additional typing options.

Style and layout

• Keyboard toolbar: View or hide the keyboard toolbar.

• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and

change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the

background.

• Theme: Choose a theme for your keyboard.

• Mode: Choose between portrait and landscape mode.

• Size and transparency: Adjust the size and transparency of the keyboard.

• Layout: Display numbers and special characters on the keyboard.

• Font size: Drag the slider to adjust the font size.

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Other settings

• Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.

• Handwriting: Customize handwriting options.

• 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 version and legal information for the

Samsung keyboard.

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1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.

2. Tap the screen and speak your text.

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Set customized options for Google Voice typing.

1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.

2. Tap Settings for options.

• Block offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.

• Languages: Choose the language for the keyboard.

• Primary language: Choose a primary language if more than one language is

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You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app. Images and

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Navigate the camera screen | Configure shooting mode | Scene optimizer | Record

videos | Camera settings

Gallery

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You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app.

◌ From Apps, tap Camera.

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Navigate the camera screen

Take stunning pictures with your device’s front and rear cameras.

1. From Camera, set up your shot with the following features:

• Tap the screen where you want the camera to focus.

– When you tap the screen, a brightness scale appears. Drag the slider to

adjust the brightness.

• To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up

or down.

• To automatically adjust exposure, contrast, white balance, and more based

on what is detected in the camera frame, tap Scene optimizer. (Only

available when using the rear camera.)

• To change to a different shooting mode, swipe the screen right or left.

• To change camera settings, tap Settings.

2. Tap Capture.

Configure shooting mode

Allow the camera to determine the ideal 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

into or out of the shooting modes tray at the bottom of the Camera screen.

– Deco Pic: Decorate photos or videos in real time with the camera.

– Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and

color tone while taking pictures.

– Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal

or vertical direction.

– Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid colors of food.

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Automatically adjust exposure, contrast, white balance, and more based on what is

detected in the camera frame to help you capture beautiful photos.

◌ From Camera, swipe to Photo, and tap Scene optimizer.

NOTE The Scene optimizer is only available when using the rear camera. The

Scene optimizer icon will change automatically based on what the camera

detects, such as when taking nature photos or when taking photos in a

dark setting.

Record videos

Record smooth lifelike videos using your device.

1. From Camera, swipe right or left to change the shooting mode to Video.

2. Tap Record to begin recording a video.

• To take a picture while recording, tap Capture.

• To temporarily stop recording, tap Pause. To continue recording, tap

Resume.

3. Tap Stop when you are finished recording.

Camera settings

Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your

camera’s settings.

◌ From Camera, tap Settings for the following options:

Intelligent features

• Scene optimizer: Automatically adjust the color settings of your pictures to

match the subject matter.

• Scan QR codes: Automatically detect QR codes when using the camera.

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• Hold shutter button to: Choose whether to take a picture, take a burst shot, or

create a GIF when holding the shutter button down.

• HEIF 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.

Videos

• High efficiency video: Record videos in HEVC format to save space. Other

devices or sharing sites may not support playback of this format.

Useful features

• Auto HDR: Capture more detail in the bright and dark areas of your shots.

• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video.

• Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to your pictures and videos.

• Shooting methods:

– Press Volume keys to: Use the Volume keys to take pictures, record video,

zoom, or control system volume.

– Floating shutter button: Add an extra shutter button that you can move

anywhere on the screen.

– Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have

your picture taken in a few seconds.

• Settings to keep: Choose whether to launch Camera with the same shooting

mode, selfie angle, and filters as the last time.

• Storage location: Select a memory location.

– A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location.

• Shutter sound: Play a tone when taking a picture.

• Watermark: Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures.

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Go to the Gallery to look at the all the visual media stored on your device. You can

view, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

◌ From Apps, tap Gallery.

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Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app.

1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.

2. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.

• To mark the picture as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites.

• To access the following features, tap More:

– Details: View and edit information about the picture.

– Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.

– Copy to clipboard: Copy the image to paste in another app.

– 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, and then tap Edit for the following options:

• Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall

appearance of the picture.

• Filters: Add color effects.

• Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, and more.

• Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.

• Draw: Add handwritten text or hand drawn content.

• Text: Add text to the picture.

• Revert: Undo the changes applied to restore the original picture.

3. Tap Save when finished.

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View the videos stored on your device. You can save videos as favorites, and view

video details.

1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.

2. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.

• To mark the video as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites. The video is added to

Favorites under the Albums tab.

• To access the following features, tap More:

– Details: View and edit information about the video.

– Open in Video player: View this video in the default video player.

– Move to Secure Folder: Add this video to your Secure Folder.

3. Tap Play video to play the video.

Edit video

Edit videos stored on your device.

1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.

2. Tap a video to view it.

3. Tap Edit to cut segments of the video.

4. Tap 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.

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Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.

1. From Gallery, tap More options > Edit.

2. Tap pictures and videos to select them.

3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Group similar images

Organize pictures and videos in the Gallery by similarity.

1. From Gallery, tap Group similar images.

2. Tap Ungroup similar images to return to the default Gallery view.

Take a screenshot

Capture an image of your screen. Your device will automatically create a

Screenshots album in the Gallery app.

◌ From any screen, press and release the Side and Volume down keys.

Screenshot settings

Modify screenshot settings.

◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Screenshots.

lScreenshot toolbar: Show additional options after you take a screenshot.

lHide status and navigation bars: Do not display the status bar or navigation

bars on screenshots.

lDelete shared screenshots: Automatically delete screenshots after they

are shared through the screenshot toolbar.

lScreenshot format: Choose if you would like your screenshots to be saved

as JPG or PNG files.

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Samsung apps

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Uninstall or disable apps | Search for apps | Sort apps | Create and use folders | App

settings

The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded

from Galaxy Store and the Google Play™ store.

◌ From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to access the Apps list.

Uninstall or disable apps

Installed apps can be removed from your device. Some apps that are preloaded

(available on your device by default) can only be disabled. Disabled apps are turned

off and hidden from the Apps list.

◌ From Apps, 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.

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Sort apps

App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.

◌ From Apps, tap More options > Sort for the following sorting options:

• Custom order: Arrange apps manually.

• Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.

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You can make folders to organize App shortcuts on the Apps list.

1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another

app shortcut until it is highlighted.

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

• Folder name: Name the folder.

• Palette: Change the folder color.

• Add apps: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and

then tap Done.

3. Tap Back to close the folder.

Copy a folder to a Home screen

You can copy a folder to a Home screen.

◌ From Apps, touch and hold a folder, 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.

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Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.

◌ From Settings, tap Apps. Tap an option to customize:

• Choose default apps: Choose which apps to use for making calls, sending

messages, going to websites, and more.

• Samsung app settings: View a list of Samsung apps and customize their

settings.

• Your apps: Tap an app to view and update information about its privacy and

usage settings. Options vary by app.

TIP To reset app options that have been changed, tap More options > Reset

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The following 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 carrier.

Galaxy Essentials

Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through

Samsung apps. You can access and download a collection of premium content.

◌ From Apps, tap More options > Galaxy Essentials.

Galaxy Store

Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung

account is required to download from Galaxy Store.

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 your phone’s network

connection when other networks are not available.

For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-flow.

Samsung Global Goals

Learn more about the Global Goals initiative and contribute towards donations that

support these causes with ads from this app.

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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 covered by the

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The Calendar app can be connected to your various online accounts to consolidate

all your calendars in one place.

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Add your accounts to the Calendar app.

1. From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer.

2. Tap Calendar settings > Add account and select an account type.

3. Enter your account information and follow the prompts.

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Calendar alert style

Alerts from the Calendar app can be set to different styles.

1. From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer > Calendar settings > Alert style.

The following options are available:

• Light: Receive a notification 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 your Calendar to create events.

1. From Calendar, tap Add event to add an event.

2. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.

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Delete events from your Calendar.

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Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms and choose options for how to

be notified.

1. From Clock, tap Add alarm.

2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

• Time: Set a time for the alarm.

• Day: Choose the days for this alarm.

• Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

• Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm and drag the slider to set

the volume of the alarm.

• 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 Bedtime mode, tap More options > Set bedtime.

Delete an alarm

You can delete an alarm that you created.

1. From Clock, touch and hold an alarm.

2. Tap Delete.

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The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the

globe.

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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.

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Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what the local times would be in the

other listed cities.

1. From Clock, tap World clock.

2. Tap More options > Time zone converter.

3. Tap Menu to choose a different city.

• To add a city to the list, tap Add city.

4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM) on the clock to set a time. Local

times for the other cities listed are automatically 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 Stopwatch.

2. Tap Start to begin timing.

• To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.

3. Tap Stop to end timing.

• To continue timing after stopping the clock, tap Resume.

• To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.

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Set a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

1. From Clock, tap Timer.

2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the Timer.

3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.

• To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To continue, tap Resume.

• To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.

Preset timer

Name and save preset timers.

1. From Clock, tap Timer > 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.

General settings

View and configure settings for all Clock tools.

◌ From Clock, tap More options > Settings.

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Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts

added to your device. Accounts may also support email, calendars, and other

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1. From Contacts, tap Create contact.

2. Enter details for the contact, and then tap Save.

Edit a contact

When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete information, or you

can add more fields to the contact’s list of information.

1. From Contacts, tap a contact.

2. Tap Edit.

3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information.

4. Tap Save.

Favorites

When you mark contacts as favorites, they 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 File or Text.

4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

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Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once enabled, your

frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window.

◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Show contacts when sharing

content, and tap to enable the feature.

Groups

You can use groups to organize your contacts.

Create a group

Create your own contact groups.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > 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 Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.

• To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact to select it, and then tap

Remove.

• To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you

want to add. When finished, tap Done > Save.

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Send an email to members of a group.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.

2. Tap More options > Send email.

3. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to

select all, and then tap Done.

• Only group members that have an email address in their records are

displayed.

4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.

Delete a group

Delete a group you have created.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.

2. Tap More options > Delete.

• To only delete the group, tap Group only.

• To delete the group and the contacts in the group, tap Group and members.

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 one contact by linking

entries into a single contact.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Merge contacts. Contacts with duplicate phone numbers, email addresses,

and names will be listed together.

3. Tap the contacts to select them, and tap Merge.

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Quickly remove duplicated contacts.

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Delete duplicate contacts. Contacts that are duplicated are listed.

3. Tap the contacts to select them, and tap Delete.

Import contacts

Import contacts to your device as vCard files (VCF).

1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Import or export contacts.

3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.

Export contacts

Export contacts from your device as vCard files (VCF).

1. From Contacts tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Import or export contacts.

3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.

Sync contacts

Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts.

1. From Contacts tap Open drawer > 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 deletion.

2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

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Experience more secure Web browsing features with Secret Mode, Biometric Web

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Reload webpage

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Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.

◌ From Internet, tap New tab.

• To close a tab, tap Close tab.

Create a Bookmark

Bookmark your favorite webpages to quickly access them.

◌ From Internet, tap Add to bookmarks to save the open webpage.

Open a Bookmark

Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page.

1. From Internet, tap Bookmarks.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

Save a web page

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 it offline.

View history

To view a list of recently visited web pages:

◌ From Internet, tap Tools > History.

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Web pages can be shared with your contacts.

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Secret mode

Pages viewed in secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history,

and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker

shade than the normal tab windows.

Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab.

1. From Internet, tap 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.

• Face: Use Face recognition to keep Secret mode private.

• Reset Secret mode: Erase your secret mode data and restore defaults.

Turn off secret mode

Disable secret mode and return to normal browsing.

◌ From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode.

Internet settings

Modify settings associated with using the Internet app.

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View and manage files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and

sound clips. You can also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts and

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• Categories: View your files based on the file type.

• Storage: View files saved on your device, optional SD card, and cloud accounts.

– Cloud accounts vary depending on the services you sign in to.

• Analyze storage: See what’s taking up space in your storage.

My Files options

Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. Options may vary by

carrier.

◌ From My Files, the following options are available:

• Search: Search for a file or folder.

• More options:

– Cloud service: Connect to a carrier cloud service if available.

– Analyze storage: See what’s taking up space in your storage.

– Settings: View settings for the app.

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Use Samsung Notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice

recordings, and music. You can share your notes easily using social networking

services.

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Add text, images, voice recordings and more.

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Voice recordings

Create annotated voice recordings perfect for lectures or meetings. Take notes

while recording audio. Playback is synced to scroll to the corresponding text.

1. From Samsung Notes, tap Add.

2. Tap Insert > Voice recording.

3. Use the text options to 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. Tap More options for the following:

• Save as file: Choose to save the note as a Samsung Note, PDF, Microsoft Word,

Microsoft PowerPoint, image, or text file.

• Delete: Move the note into the Trash category.

• Page template: Apply a template to some or all pages.

• Background color: Apply a color to the page.

• Add to favorites/Remove from favorites: These notes are saved to a favorites

folder in the notes menu.

• Add tags/Edit tags: Use tags to easily search your notes.

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• Import PDFs: Open a PDF in Samsung Notes.

• Search: Search for a keyword.

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– Edit: Select notes to share, delete, save as file, lock, or move.

– View: Switch between Grid, List, or Simple list.

– Pin favorites to top: Keep notes marked as your favorites at the top of the

main page.

Notes menu

You can view your notes by category.

◌ From Samsung Notes, tap Navigation drawer for the following options:

• Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app.

• All notes: View all notes.

• Frequently used: Quick access to commonly used 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.

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The following Google apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be

downloaded from the Google Play™ store.

Store | YouTube | YT Music

Chrome

Browse the Internet with Chrome™ and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and

address bar data from 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.

Duo

Make video calls.

Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more.

Gmail

Send and receive email with Google’s web-based email service.

Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.

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Find online content with tools that learn what interests you. Turn on your

personalized feed to receive customized content.

Visit support.google.com/websearch to learn more.

Maps

Get directions and other location-based information. You must enable location

services to use Google Maps. For more information, see Location.

Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.

Photos

Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with

Google Photos™.

Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more.

Google Play Movies & TV

Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can also view videos

saved on your device.

Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more.

Play Store

Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in the

Google Play store.

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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.

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The following Microsoft apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be

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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-

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Enjoy the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft

Office mobile app.

OneDrive

Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more in your free online OneDrive®

account—accessible from your personal computer, tablet, or phone.

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Access Settings

There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.

From a Home screen, swipe down and tap Settings.

From Apps, tap Settings.

Search for Settings

If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can search for it.

1. From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords.

2. Tap an entry to go to that setting.

Connections

Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other

devices.

Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks |

Private DNS | Ethernet

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 Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi and

scan for available networks.

2. Tap a network, and enter a password if required.

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Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network

If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can still connect to it by

entering the information manually. Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name

and password before you begin.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.

2. Tap Add network at the bottom of the list.

3. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

• Network name: Type the exact name of the network.

• Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password if

required.

• Advanced: Define other advanced options, such as IP and Proxy settings.

4. Tap Save.

TIP Tap QR scanner to connect to a Wi-Fi network by using your device’s

camera to scan a QR code.

Advanced Wi-Fi settings

You can configure connections to various types of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots,

manage saved networks and look up your device's network addresses. Options may

vary by carrier.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.

2. Tap More options > Advanced.

• Switch to mobile data: When enabled, your device will switch to mobile data

whenever the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it

switches back to Wi-Fi.

• Turn on Wi-Fi 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.

• Network notification/Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when open

networks in range are detected.

• Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Alert me that Wi-Fi is available when opening apps.

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• Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to

auto reconnect to or forget individual networks.

• Wi-Fi control 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.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi to share data between devices.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.

2. Tap More options > Wi-Fi Direct.

3. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to connect.

Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct

Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device.

◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi > More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Tap a

device to disconnect it.

Bluetooth

You can pair your device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, like Bluetooth

headphones or a Bluetooth-enabled vehicle infotainment system. Once a pairing is

created, the devices remember each other and can exchange information without

having to enter the passkey again.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on

Bluetooth.

2. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.

TIP When sharing a file, tap Bluetooth to use this feature.

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Rename a paired device

You can rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on

Bluetooth.

2. Tap Settings next to the device name, and then tap Rename.

3. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.

Unpair from a Bluetooth device

When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each

other and you will need to pair with the device again in order to connect to it.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on

Bluetooth.

2. Tap Settings next to the device, and then tap Unpair.

Advanced options

Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu. Options may vary

by carrier.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth.

2. Tap Advanced for the following options:

lTablet name: Change the name of your device for Bluetooth connections.

lReceived files: View a list of files received using Bluetooth.

lBluetooth control history: View apps that have used Bluetooth recently.

lBlock pairing requests: Add devices to block pairing requests.

Airplane mode

Airplane mode turns off all network connections including calling, texting, mobile

data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. While Airplane mode is enabled, you can turn on Wi-Fi and

Bluetooth in Settings or from the Quick settings panel.

◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap to enable

this feature.

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Use Mobile networks to configure your device's ability to connect to mobile networks

and use mobile data. Options may vary by carrier.

◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile networks.

• Data roaming access: Configure access to mobile networks while roaming.

• Roaming/Roaming state: Enable or disable data while roaming on other

mobile networks.

• Signal strength: View mobile signal strength.

• Network mode: You can select which network modes your mobile device

can use.

• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs, which have the network settings

your device needs to connect to your provider.

• Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks.

• Network extenders: Scan for cells that can extend your network connection.

TIP Use these features to help manage connection settings that may affect your

monthly bill.

Data usage

Check your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. You can also customize warnings

and limits.

◌ From 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 restrictions.

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You can customize your mobile data access by setting limits and restrictions. Options

may vary by carrier.

◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. The following options are

available:

• Mobile data: Use mobile data from your plan.

• Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use mobile data, even when your

device is connected to Wi-Fi.

• Alert me about data usage: Enable alerts for when your mobile data usage

reaches the amount you chose.

• Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period

of time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.

• Billing cycle and data warning: Change the monthly date to align with your

carrier’s billing date.

TIP Use these features to keep an eye on your estimated data usage.

Monitor Wi-Fi data

You can restrict Wi-Fi data access by customizing usage limits and networks.

1. From Settings, 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 you want to connect, activate Wi-Fi and select your device’s

Mobile hotspot. Enter the Mobile hotspot password to connect.

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You can customize your mobile hotspot's security and connection settings.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >

Mobile hotspot.

2. Tap Configure for the following settings:

• Network name: View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot.

• Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot.

• Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view

or change it.

• Band: Select one of the available bandwidth options.

• Advanced: Configure additional Mobile hotspot 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 carrier.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering.

2. Tap an option:

• Tap Bluetooth 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.

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Easily set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device

scanning. This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to

connect to.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device

scanning.

2. Tap to turn on the feature.

Connect to a printer

Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network to easily print

documents and images from your device.

1. From 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 the connection information from your VPN

administrator.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

2. Tap More options > Add VPN profile.

3. Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator, and

tap Save.

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Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

2. Tap Settings next to a VPN.

3. Edit the VPN and tap Save, or tap Delete to remove the VPN.

Connect to a VPN

Once you have set up a VPN, connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.

1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

2. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect.

lTo 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 local network.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device.

2. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and

follow the prompts.

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You can control the sounds used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other

interactions.

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Sound mode

You can change the sound mode on your device without using the volume keys.

◌ From Settings, tap Sound, and then choose a mode:

• Sound: Use the sounds and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings

for notifications and alerts.

• Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.

– Temporary mute: Set a time limit for muting the device.

TIP Use the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to change the sound

mode without losing your customized sound levels.

Volume

Set the volume level for notifications, media, and system sounds.

◌ From Settings, tap Sound > Volume, and drag the sliders for each sound type.

TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume. When pressed, a

pop-up menu shows the volume level and current sound type. You can tap the

menu to expand it, and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by

dragging their sliders.

Use Volume keys for media

Set the default action of the Volume keys to control the media sound volume rather

than whichever sound type is in use.

1. From Settings, tap Sound > Volume.

2. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this feature.

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Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume while using Bluetooth speakers or

headphones (not included).

1. From Settings, tap Sound > Volume.

2. Tap More options > Media volume limit.

3. Tap to enable this feature.

lTo set the maximum output volume, drag the Custom volume limit slider.

lTo 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 Sound > Notification sound.

2. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it.

TIP You can also customize notifications sounds to be unique for each app using

the App settings menu.

System sound themes

Choose a sound theme to use for touch interactions, charging, changing the sound

mode, and Samsung Keyboard, and more.

◌ From Settings, tap Sound > System sound theme and choose an available

option.

System sounds

Customize your device's sounds for actions like tapping the screen and charging the

device. Options may vary by carrier.

◌ From Settings, tap Sound > System sound for the following options:

• Touch interactions: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make

selections.

• Screen lock/unlock: Play a sound when you lock or unlock the screen.

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• Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard.

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 Sound > Sound quality and effects for the following options:

• Dolby Atmos: Experience breakthrough audio that flows above and around

you.

• Dolby Atmos for gaming: Apply Dolby Atmos optimized for gaming.

Equalizer

Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music, or manually

change your audio settings.

1. From Settings, tap Sound > Sound quality and effects.

2. Tap Equalizer to choose a music genre.

UHQ upscaler

Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience.

This feature is only available with a headset connected.

1. From Settings, tap Sound > Sound quality and effects.

2. Tap UHQ upscaler and choose an upscaling option.

Adapt sound

Customize the sound for each ear and enhance your listening experience.

1. From Settings, tap Sound > Sound quality and effects > Adapt sound.

2. Tap Adapt sound for to select when to change the sound settings.

3. Tap the sound profile that fits you best, and tap Settings to customize.

TIP Tap Test my hearing to let your device identify the best sound for you.

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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 Sound > Separate app sound.

2. Tap Turn on now to enable Separate app sound, and then set the following

options:

• App: Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio device.

• Audio device: Choose the audio device that you want the app’s sound to be

played on.

Notifications

You can prioritize and streamline app alerts by changing which apps send

notifications and how notifications alert you.

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settings

Notification pop-up style

You can change the style and additional settings for your notifications.

◌ From Settings, tap Notifications, and then choose a pop-up style:

• Brief: Enable customization of your notification colors, lighting style, and

included apps.

– Included apps: View brief notifications for your apps.

– Brief pop-up settings: Customize the Edge lighting style, colors, and enable

notifications to show even while the screen is off.

• Detailed: Enable the default Samsung Notification settings.

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Recently sent notifications

You can view a list of apps that have sent notifications under Recently sent

notifications.

1. From Settings, tap Notifications.

2. Tap an entry under Recently sent to customize the notification settings.

3. Tap More to see the expanded list.

Do not disturb

Do not disturb allows you to block sounds and notifications while this mode in turned

on. You can also specify exceptions 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 mode while you are

sleeping.

• Add schedule: Create a new schedule to configure the days and times to

regularly put your device in Do not disturb mode.

Exceptions

• Calls, messages, and conversations: Tap to allow Do not disturb exceptions.

• Alarms and sounds: Enable sounds and vibrations for alarms, events, and

reminders while Do not disturb mode is active.

• Apps: Add apps that you would like to receive notifications from in Do not

disturb mode. Call, message, and conversation notifications will still reach

you even if you don’t allow the associated apps.

• Hide notifications: View customization options to hide notifications.

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Advanced settings

You can configure notifications from apps and services.

◌ From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings.

• Show notification icons: Modify how many notifications appear on the

Status bar.

• Show battery percentage: Display the current battery life of your device on

the Status bar.

• Notification history: Display recent and snoozed notifications.

• 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.

• Notification reminders: Enable and customize periodic reminders about

notifications from selected apps and services. Clear notifications to stop the

reminders.

• App icon badges: Identify which apps have active notifications with badges

that appear on their icons. Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate

the number of unread notifications.

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Display

You can configure the screen brightness, timeout delay, font size, and many other

display settings.

Dark mode | Screen brightness | Eye comfort shield | Font size and style | Screen

zoom | Screen timeout | Screen saver | Double tap to turn off screen | Keep screen on

while viewing

Dark mode

Dark mode allows you to switch to a darker theme to keep your eyes more

comfortable at night, darkening white or bright screens and notifications.

◌ From Settings, tap Display for the following options:

lLight: Apply a light color theme to your device (default).

lDark: Apply a dark color theme to your device.

lDark 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.

– Adaptive color filter: Turn on Blue light filter automatically between sunset

and sunrise to reduce eye strain.

Screen brightness

Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or personal preference.

1. From Settings, tap Display.

2. Customize options under Brightness:

• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.

• Tap Outdoor mode to increase the screen brightness for 15 minutes for

greater visibility when outdoors.

TIP You can also adjust screen brightness from the Quick settings panel.

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Eye comfort shield

This feature may help you sleep better and reduce eye strain. You can set a schedule

to automatically turn this feature on and off.

◌ From Settings, tap Display > Eye comfort shield, and then choose one of the

following options:

• Tap Set schedule and choose Always on, Sunset to sunrise, or Custom.

• Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter.

Font size and style

You can change the font size and style to customize your device.

◌ From Settings, tap Display > Font size and style for the following options:

• Tap Font style to choose a different font.

– Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts to add fonts from

Galaxy Store.

• Tap Bold font to make all fonts appear with bold weight.

• Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text.

Screen zoom

Adjust the zoom level to 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 degraded image quality. Turn

off the display screen when not in use.

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Screen saver

You can display colors or photos when the screen turns off or while charging.

1. From Settings, tap Display > Screen saver.

2. Choose one of the following options:

• None: Do not display a screen saver.

• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors.

• Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.

• Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.

• Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos account.

3. Tap Preview for a demonstration of the selected Screen saver.

TIP Tap Settings next to a feature for additional options.

Double tap to turn off screen

Turn off the screen by double-tapping instead of using the Side key.

◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap to

turn off screen to enable this feature.

Keep screen on while viewing

Use the front camera to detect when you’re looking at the screen to keep it turned

on.

◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Keep screen

on while viewing, and tap to enable the feature.

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Device maintenance

View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also

automatically optimize your device’s system resources.

Language and input | Date and time | Troubleshooting

Quick optimization

The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following

actions:

• Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items

from memory.

• Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.

• Scanning for malware.

To 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:

• Usage since last full charge: View your recent battery usage by time, app,

and service.

• Power saving mode: Save battery life by limiting background network usage,

syncing, and location checking. Choose from additional power saving

options to save more power when this mode is enabled.

• Background usage limits: View apps that you don’t use often and limit their

battery usage. To disable this feature, tap Put unused apps to sleep.

• More battery settings: Configure additional battery settings and notifications.

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Storage

View your storage capacity and detailed usage by category and file type. You can

also mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included).

◌ From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage.

• Tap a category to view and manage files.

Memory card

Once an optional microSD memory card (not included) has been installed in your

device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting.

For more information, see Set up your device.

Mount a memory card

When you install an optional memory 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 > More options >

Advanced.

2. Tap your SD card, and then tap Mount.

Remove a memory card

To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card

before removing it from the device.

1. From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage > More options >

Advanced.

2. Tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount.

3. Remove your memory card from the device.

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Format a memory card

When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are

stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes ALL stored files.

1. From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage > Advanced.

2. Tap your SD card, tap Format, and then follow the prompts.

Memory

Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce

the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device.

◌ 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.

• Tap Excluded apps to view a list of apps that have been excluded.

Tap Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory usage

checks.

Advanced device care options

Other Device care features are available in the Advanced menu.

◌ From Settings, tap Battery and device care. The following options are

available:

• Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install.

• Care report: View information about the restart history and charging and

temperature tips.

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• More options:

– Add to Apps screen: Display the icon for Device care on the Apps screen.

– Automation: Optimize your device automatically at set times based on

your usage patterns.

– About Device care: View version and license information about the Device

care feature.

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 according to preference. If an

app does not support your default language, then it will move to the next supported

language in your list.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Language.

2. Tap Add language, and select a language from the list.

3. Tap Set as default to change the device language.

• To switch to another language on the list, tap the desired language, and then

tap Apply.

Default keyboard

You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. Additional

keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Keyboard list and default.

2. Tap Default keyboard and choose a keyboard.

Manage on-screen keyboards

Enable or disable on-screen keyboards.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Keyboard list and default.

2. Tap each keyboard to customize.

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Show keyboard button

Show a button on the Navigation bar to quickly switch between keyboards.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Keyboard list and default.

2. Tap Keyboard button on navigation bar to enable this feature.

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 being used.

• Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the

screen.

• Change language shortcut: Enable or disable language key shortcuts for

your physical keyboard.

Autofill service

Save time entering information using autofill services.

1. From Settings, tap General Management.

2. Tap Autofill service to view your selected service.

lTap Settings to customize your service.

lTap Autofill service to change your default service.

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Text-to-speech

Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility

features, such as Voice Assistant.

◌ From Settings, tap General management > Text-to-speech 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.

Mouse and trackpad

Configure pointer speed and button assignments for an optional mouse or trackpad

(not included).

◌ From Settings, tap General management > Mouse and trackpad.

• Pointer speed: Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go

slower.

• Wheel scrolling speed: Drag the slider to the right to scroll faster or to the left

to scroll slower.

• Enhance pointer precision: Enable to make the mouse cursor move faster or

slower depending on how fast you move your mouse.

• 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 button 2: Choose an action for another available mouse button.

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Date and time

By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless

network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually.

◌ From Settings, tap General management > Date and time. The following

options are available:

• Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your wireless

network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options

are available:

– Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.

– Set date: Enter the current date.

– Set time: Enter the current time.

• 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

Check for and install available software updates for your device. Options may vary

by carrier.

◌ From Settings, tap Software update for the following options:

• Check for software updates: Manually check for software updates.

• Show software update history: View a list of all software updates on your

device.

• Smart updates: Install security updates automatically.

• Use software upgrade assistant: Install a tool to install system updates.

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Reset

Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory

defaults.

Reset all settings

You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything

except the security, language, and account 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 settings

You can reset device accessibility settings. Accessibility settings in downloaded apps

and your personal data are not affected.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset accessibility settings.

2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Auto restart at set times

Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will

be lost when the device restarts.

1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Auto restart at set times.

2. Tap to activate Auto restart, and then set the following parameters:

• Days: Select the day of the week to automatically restart your device.

• Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.

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Factory Data Reset

You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device.

This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other

account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded

applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on

an external SD card is not affected.

If you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google

Device Protection is automatically enabled.

NOTE If you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the

password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account.

Before resetting your device:

1. 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 sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google

Device Protection is enabled. This service protects your phone from unauthorized

factory data resets by requiring your Google account information to verify your

identity. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00083965.

Enable Google Device Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device and setting a Lock screen automatically

activates Google Device Protection.

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Disable Google Device Protection

To disable Google Device Protection, you can either remove all Google Accounts

from the device or remove the Lock screen.

To remove Google accounts:

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts > [Google

Account].

2. Tap Remove account.

To remove a secure Lock screen:

1. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type.

2. Tap either Swipe or None.

Lock screen and security

You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.

Screen lock types | Google Play Protect | Security update | Find My Device | Secure

Folder | Install unknown apps | Encrypt or decrypt SD card | Set up SIM card lock | View

passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Strong Protection | Advanced

security settings | Permission manager | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | 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 device. For more information, see Biometric security.

Set a secure screen lock

It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern,

PIN, or Password). This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks.

1. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen

lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).

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2. Tap to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following

options are available:

• Icons only: Show only notification icons with no details on the lock screen.

• Details: Display notification details on the lock screen.

• Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.

• Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock

screen.

3. Tap Done to exit the menu.

4. Configure the following screen lock options:

• Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or

other devices have been detected. A secure screen lock is required for this

feature.

• Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen

lock is required for this feature.

Clock and information

You can configure features that appear on the Lock screen, like the clock and other

useful information.

◌ From Settings, tap Lock screen for the following options:

• Wallpaper services: Enable additional features such as guide page and

Dynamic Lock Screen.

• Clock style: Set the type and color of the clock on the Lock screen.

• Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you

are roaming.

• Widgets: Enable widgets on the Lock screen to get quick access to useful

information.

• Contact information: Show your contact information, such as your phone

number or email address.

• Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen.

• Shortcuts: Select which app shortcuts to add to the Lock screen.

• About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen’s software.

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Google Play Protect

You can configure Google Play to regularly check your apps and device for security

risks and threats.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Google Play Protect.

• Updates are checked for automatically.

Security update

You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and find

out if newer updates are available.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Security update to see the latest

security update installed and check if a newer update is available.

Find My Device

You can protect your device from loss or theft by allowing your device to be locked,

tracked online, and for your data to be deleted remotely. A Google Account is

required, and Google location service must be turned on.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Find My Device.

• If you are not logged in to a Google Account, tap Find My Device won’t work

and follow the prompts to sign in.

2. The following options are available:

• Find My Device: Download the app from Google Play.

• Web: Access Find My Device on the Internet.

• Google: Search for “find my device” topics online.

Secure Folder

You can create a secure folder on your device to protect private content and apps

from anyone who may be using your device. You must sign in to your Samsung

account to set up and use Secure folder.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Secure Folder and follow the

prompts to secure content on your device.

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Install unknown apps

You can allow installation of unknown third-party apps from selected apps or

sources.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Install unknown apps.

2. Tap an app or source, and then tap Allow from this source.

TIP Installing unknown third-party apps could make your device and personal

data more vulnerable to security risks.

Encrypt or decrypt SD card

You can encrypt your optional memory card (not included) to protect its data. This

only allows the SD card information to be accessed from your device with a

password.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Encrypt or decrypt SD card.

2. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory

card.

NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from

accessing an encrypted SD card. Before initiating a Factory data reset, make

sure to decrypt the installed SD card first.

Decrypt SD card

You can decrypt an optional memory card (not included) if it was encrypted by this

device. You may want to decrypt the memory card if you plan to use it with another

device or before performing a Factory data reset.

1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Encrypt or decrypt SD card.

2. Tap Decrypt SD card and follow the prompts to decrypt all data on your memory

card.

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Set up SIM card lock

You can set up a PIN to lock your SIM card, which prevents unauthorized use of your

SIM card if someone attempts to use it in another device. Options may vary by carrier.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Set up

SIM card lock and follow the prompts.

• Tap Lock SIM card to turn on the feature.

• Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.

View passwords

You can have characters displayed briefly in password fields as you type them.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make

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 Biometrics and security > 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 the identity of servers for secure connections.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings for the

following options:

• Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.

• View security certificates: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other

certificates you have installed.

• User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device.

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• Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage.

• Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the

password.

Strong Protection

Better protect your device by encrypting it using a secure lock type.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Strong

protection, and then tap to enable this feature.

Advanced security settings

You can use these options to configure advanced security settings to better protect

your device.

◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings for the

following options:

• Trust agents: Allow trusted devices to perform selected actions when

connected.

– 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.

• Security policy updates: Keep your device secure by checking for security

updates.

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Permission manager

Apps might access features of your device that you permit them to (like the camera,

microphone, or location) when they are running in the background, not just when

you are using the app. You can set your device to notify you when this happens.

1. From Settings, tap Privacy > Permission manager.

2. Tap a category, then tap an app to select which permissions you want to be

notified about.

NOTE When using 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.

Samsung Privacy

Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having

technical problems.

1. From Settings, tap Privacy.

2. Under Samsung tap the following options to customize:

• Samsung Privacy: View Samsung's privacy information.

• Customization Service: Allow Samsung to provide customized content and

recommendations.

• Send diagnostic data: Send diagnostic information about your device to

Samsung when you are having technical problems.

Google Privacy

Customize Android and Google privacy features.

1. From Settings, tap Privacy.

2. Under Google tap privacy services to customize them.

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Location

Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi to determine

the location of your device.

1. From Settings, tap Location.

2. Tap to turn on Location services.

TIP Some apps require location services be turned on for full functionality.

App permissions

Configure permissions for apps that want to access your location information.

1. From Settings, tap Location > App permissions.

2. Tap an app and chose which location permissions to grant it. Options vary by

app.

Improve accuracy

Enable other location scanning tools.

1. From Settings, tap Location > Improve accuracy.

2. Tap connection method 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 nearby devices

automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.

Recent location requests

View a list of apps that have requested your location.

1. From Settings, tap Location.

2. Tap to turn on Location services.

3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings.

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Location services

Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Certain

apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have

visited.

1. From Settings, tap Location.

2. Tap an entry under Location services to see how your location information is

used.

Accounts

You can connect to and manage your accounts, including your Google Account,

Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. .

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.

lTap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts.

Account settings

Each account has its own custom settings. You can configure common settings for

all accounts of the same type. Account settings and available features vary between

account types.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

2. Tap an account to customize its settings.

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Remove an account

You can remove accounts from your device.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

2. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.

Users

Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts.

Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps,

wallpaper, and settings. Users can also adjust tablet settings that affect everyone,

such as Wi-Fi.

1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Users.

2. Tap Add user or profile 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 when prompted.

NOTE Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Deleting a user’s

profile removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the

user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any other local accounts

associated with the user.

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Backup and restore

You can configure your device to back up data to your personal accounts.

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 > External storage transfer.

Google settings

You can configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your

Google Account.

◌ From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to customize.

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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 | Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements |

Interaction and dexterity | Advanced settings | Installed services | About Accessibility

Recommended for you

View a list of accessibility features that you are using and some recommended

features you may want to enable.

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Recommended for you to view

recommendations.

TalkBack

Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the

screen.

1. From Settings, tap Accessibility > TalkBack.

2. Tap to enable the feature, and tap an option to customize:

lTalkBack shortcut: Choose a shortcut to quickly turn on TalkBack.

lSettings: Configure TalkBack settings to better assist you.

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Visibility enhancements

You can configure Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of your device.

Colors and clarity

You can adjust the colors and contrast of text and other screen elements for easier

viewing.

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:

• High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the

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 background.

• Remove animations: Remove certain screen effects if you are sensitive to

motion.

• Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen if you find it difficult to see

some colors.

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Size and zoom

You can increase the size of supported screen elements and create shortcuts for

accessibility features on your device.

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:

• Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen.

• Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double

pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.

• Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Use a large pointer for a connected mouse

or touchpad (accessories not included).

• Font size and style: Configure screen fonts.

• Screen zoom: Configure the screen zoom level.

Hearing enhancements

You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device.

Options may vary by carrier.

Sounds

You can adjust audio quality when using hearing aids or earphones.

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:

• Adapt sound: Customize the sound for each ear and enhance your listening

experience. See Adapt sound.

• Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to adjust the left and right balance

when listening to audio in stereo.

• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono when using one earphone.

• Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy.

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Text display

You can convert speech to text and watch closed captions when viewing

multimedia.

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:

• Live Transcribe: Use the microphone to record speech and convert it to text.

• Google subtitles (CC): Configure closed caption and subtitle services.

Interaction and dexterity

You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when

interacting with your device.

Alternate input

You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls.

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:

• Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches.

• Assistant menu: Improve device accessibility for users with reduced

dexterity.

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.

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Touch settings

You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches.

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:

• Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.

• Tap duration: Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as

a tap.

• Ignore repeated touches: Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated

touches.

Mouse and physical keyboard

Configure settings for a connected mouse and physical keyboard.

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:

• Auto click after pointer stops: Automatically click on an item after the pointer

stops over it.

• Sticky keys: When you press a modifier key like Shift, Ctrl, or Alt, the key stays

pressed down, which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing

one key at a time.

• Slow keys: Set how long a key must be held before it is recognized as a

press, which helps avoid accidental key presses.

• Bounce keys: Set how long to wait before accepting a second press from

the same key, which helps avoid accidentally pressing the same key

multiple times.

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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 button: Choose an accessibility shortcut for the Accessibility

button.

• Side and Volume up keys: Configure selected Accessibility features to open

by quickly pressing the Side and Volume up keys at the same time.

• Volume up and down keys: Configure selected services to turn on when you

press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds.

Notifications

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:

• Time to take action: Choose how long to show messages that ask you to

take action, but are visible only temporarily (like notifications).

• Speak keyboard input aloud: The device will read aloud what you type on the

keyboard.

Installed services

You can install additional assistance services for your device.

◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Installed services.

NOTE Additional accessibility services are listed and configured here after they

are installed.

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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 Accessibility.

Other settings

Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.

Help | Android Auto | Daily Board | Quick share | About tablet

Help

View the user manual for your device.

◌ From Settings, tap Help.

Android Auto

Android Auto brings the most useful apps to your device screen or your compatible

car display in a format that makes it easy for you to keep your main focus on driving.

You can control features like navigation and maps, calls and text messages, and

music.

◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Android Auto.

Connect your device

Before you connect your device for the first time, turn on your car and allow time to

set up Android Auto.

1. Plug a USB cable into your vehicle’s USB port and plug the other end of the cable

into your device.

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2. Your device may ask you to download the Android Auto app or update to the

newest version of the app. Follow the prompts and complete your setup.

3. On your car’s display select Android Auto and follow the prompts.

NOTE Your device’s Bluetooth is turned on automatically when Android Auto is

connected to your car through USB.

Daily Board

View a slideshow of your photos 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: Enable a button that launches a slideshow of images from

Gallery.

• Time, weather, and calendar: Display the current time, current weather, and

a calendar.

• Memo: Display a memo for quick notes.

• SmartThings: Choose which scenes and devices you want to show in Daily

board.

• Music: Display playing music.

• Dark mode: Use a darker theme for easier viewing at night.

• Turn off as scheduled: Set a schedule time to turn the device off.

– Set time: Select a turn off time.

• Labs: Explore additional Daily Board features.

– Add Daily Board to Apps screen: Start Daily Board anytime with a tap.

– Auto start when charging: Daily Board will start if your tablet is locked or

you are on the Home screen when you start charging.

• About Daily Board: View the app version and other information.

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Quick share

Anyone with a Samsung account can use Quick Share to share files with your device.

1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Quick share.

2. Tap to enable the feature and select one of the following options:

• Contacts only: Only Samsung account users in your contacts can share

things with you.

• Everyone: Anyone nearby can share with you.

• Tablet name: Edit the name of your tablet that will be seen by other devices.

About tablet

View information about your device, including current status, legal information,

hardware and software versions, and more.

1. From Settings, tap About tablet to view your model number, serial number,

and IMEI 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.

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youtube.com/samsungcare

Samsung Care+

samsung.com/us/support

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Contact us on Facebook Messenger

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Tips

samsung.com/us/support/tips

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Legal information

READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.

Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement

between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out of

the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing

optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the

applicable information.

The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard One-year Limited Warranty, End User License

Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your device are available

online:

Tablet:

• 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 the FCC certification by opening Settings > About phone or About device or

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: samsung.com/us/knox.

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Restricting children’s access to your

mobile device

Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt

themselves and others, or damage the device. Keep the device and all its parts and

accessories out of the reach of small children.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Address:

85 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park

New Jersey 07660

Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

Internet: samsung.com

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 Digital Rights Management (DRM)

technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your

device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files.

Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.

Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. Some content may differ

depending on carrier, model, or software.

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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified

capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the

memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.

Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features.

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