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Contents2
Table of Contents3
Product View and Parts Identification5
Set up Your Device6
Charge the Battery6
Accessories7
Start Using7
Turn on7
Use the Setup Wizard8
Bring Data from an Old Device8
Lock or Unlock Your Device9
Side Key Settings10
Accounts10
Double Press10
Add a Google Account/Add a Samsung Account10
Add an Outlook Account11
Navigation12
Tap12
Swipe13
Drag and Drop13
Zoom in and out14
Touch and Hold14
Navigation Bar15
Navigation Buttons16
Navigation Gestures16
Customize Your Home Screen17
App Icons17
Wallpaper17
Customize Widgets18
Home Screen Settings19
Customize Your Home and Apps Screens19
Status Bar20
Status Icons20
Notification Icons20
Configure Display Options for the Status Bar20
Notification Panel21
Quick Settings22
Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls23
Biometric Security24
Face Recognition24
Mobile Continuity25
Biometrics Settings25
Call and Text on Other Devices25
Multi Window26
Window Controls27
Edge Panels28
Apps Panel28
Configure Edge Panels29
To Configure Apps Panel29
Edge Panel Position and Style30
About Edge Panels30
Enter Text31
Toolbar32
Configure the Samsung Keyboard32
Smart Typing33
Style and Layout33
Use Google Voice Typing34
Configure Google Voice Typing35
Camera and Gallery36
Navigate the Camera Screen38
Configure Shooting Mode38
Record Videos39
Camera Settings39
Gallery41
View Pictures42
Edit Pictures42
Play Video43
Edit Video43
Share Pictures and Videos43
Delete Pictures and Videos44
Take a Screenshot44
Palm Swipe to Capture a Screenshot44
Screenshot Settings44
Screen Recorder45
Apps46
Using Apps47
Uninstall or Disable Apps47
Search for Apps47
Sort Apps47
Create and Use Folders48
App Settings48
Copy a Folder to a Home Screen48
Delete a Folder48
Apps to Download49
Calculator51
Calendar52
Add Calendars53
Calendar Alert Style53
Create an Event53
Delete an Event53
Clock54
Alarm55
Delete an Alarm55
World Clock56
Time Zone Converter57
Weather Settings57
Stopwatch57
Timer58
Preset Timer58
Timer Options58
Contacts59
Create a Contact60
Edit a Contact60
Favorites60
Share a Contact60
Show Contacts When Sharing Content61
Create a Group61
Add or Remove Group Contacts61
Send a Message to a Group61
Manage Contacts62
Send an Email to a Group62
Delete a Group62
Merge Contacts62
Delete Contacts63
Delete Duplicate Contacts63
Import Contacts/Export Contacts63
Sync Contacts63
Internet64
Browser Tabs65
Create a Bookmark/Open a Bookmark65
Save a Web Page65
View History65
Share Pages66
Secret Mode66
Internet Settings66
Messages67
Message Search68
Delete Conversations68
Message Settings68
My Files69
File Groups70
My Files Options70
My Files Settings70
Phone71
Make a Call72
Make a Call from Recents72
Make a Call from Contacts72
Answer a Call72
Decline a Call73
End a Call73
Actions While on a Call73
Switch to Headset73
Multitask74
Call Background74
Call Pop-Up Settings74
Phone Settings74
Optional Calling Services75
Video Calls75
Samsung Notes76
Create Notes77
Voice Recordings77
Edit Notes77
Notes Options77
Notes Menu78
Google Apps79
Microsoft Apps81
Outlook | Office | Onedrive81
Settings83
Access Settings84
Search for Settings84
Connections84
Wi-Fi84
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings85
Wi-Fi Direct85
Bluetooth86
Rename a Paired Device86
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device86
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct86
Airplane Mode87
Data Usage87
Advanced Options87
Monitor Wi-Fi Data87
Nearby Device Scanning88
Connect to a Printer88
Virtual Private Networks88
Private DNS89
Ethernet89
Manage a VPN89
Connect to a VPN89
Sound90
Sound Mode90
Volume90
Use Volume Keys for Media90
Ringtone91
Notification Sound91
Media Volume Limit91
System Sounds92
Dolby Atmos92
Separate App Sound92
Notifications93
Notification Pop-Up Style93
Recently Sent Notifications93
Do Not Disturb94
Advanced Settings94
Display95
Dark Mode95
Screen Brightness96
Eye Comfort Shield96
Font Size and Style96
Screen Zoom97
Screen Timeout97
Screen Saver97
Double Tap to Turn on Screen97
Screen Lock Types98
Set a Secure Screen Lock98
Security: Lock Screen and Security98
Clock and Information99
Google Play Protect100
Security Update100
Turn on Find My Mobile100
Install Unknown Apps101
Encrypt or Decrypt SD Card101
Decrypt SD Card101
View Passwords102
Device Administration102
Credential Storage102
Advanced Security Settings103
Permission Manager103
Samsung Privacy104
Google Privacy104
Location104
App Permissions104
Improve Accuracy105
Recent Location Requests105
Location Services105
Account Settings106
Remove an Account106
Accounts: Add an Account | Account106
Users107
Switch User Profiles107
Delete a User or Profile107
Backup and Restore108
Google Settings108
External Storage Transfer108
Samsung Account/Google Account108
Device Maintenance109
Quick Optimization109
Battery109
Storage110
Mount a Memory Card110
Remove a Memory Card110
Memory111
Device Protection111
Format a Memory Card111
Advanced Device Care Options112
Language and Input112
Change the Device Language112
Text-To-Speech113
Keyboard List and Default113
Physical Keyboards114
Mouse and Trackpad114
Date and Time115
Autofill Service115
Troubleshooting116
Software Update116
Reset All Settings116
Reset Network Settings116
Reset Accessibility Settings117
Auto Restart at Set Times117
Factory Data Reset117
Google Device Protection118
Enable Google Device Protection118
Disable Google Device Protection118
To Remove Google Accounts/To Remove a Secure Lock Screen118
Accessibility: Recommended for You119
Talkback119
Visibility Enhancements120
Colors and Clarity120
Hearing Enhancements121
Size and Zoom121
Sounds121
Interaction and Dexterity122
Alternate Input122
Text Display122
Interactions123
Touch Settings123
Mouse and Physical Keyboard123
Installed Services124
Accessibility Shortcuts124
Labs125
About Accessibility | Contact Us125
Quick Share126
About Tablet126
Learn more127
Legal Information128
About Tablet128

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