Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019), SM-T290 - Tablet Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Samsung Care
2 About your device
3 Device features
4 Customize your device
5 Set up your device
- 5.1 Install an optional microSD card
- 5.2 Charge the battery
6 Using your device
- 6.1 Turning your tablet on/off
7 Samsung Kids
8 Galaxy Store
9 Documents / Resources
- 9.1 References
- 9.2 Download manual

Samsung Care

Get more than just protection for your device. Pick the time and place, and a team member will meet you to setup, troubleshoot, repair or replace your product.

Enroll, at samsung.com/us/support/premium-care

Get to know your product:

Access user manuals, tips and more at samsung.com/us/support

Ask the community:

Ask questions and get solutions from Samsung customers, at us.community.samsung.com

Contact us for support:

For hardware or software support, visit samsung.com/us/support/contact or call us at 1.800.SAMSUNG
Find a service location near you, at samsung.com/us/support/service/ locations/

About your device

Device features

Expandable storage Expand storage with a microSD™ card.
Family share Connect with your loved ones by sharing photos, events, reminders and notes.
Multiuser Allows multiple users for one device.

Customize your device

Tap Settings to customize, connect or turn on options to personalize your device.
Customize your device

Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens.

Accounts and backup Tap Users to add additional users for the device.

Connections Connect to Wi-Fi network, Bluetooth device and other connection options.

Lockscreen Select a screen lock type and set security options.

Display Customize the Home screen and display brightness.

Sound Set device volume and sounds.

Set up your device

Install an optional microSD card

Use the tray removal tool to open the microSD™ card tray.
Insert the microSD card (sold separately) into the tray with the gold contacts facing down, as shown.

Charge the battery

Before turning on your device charge it fully with the provided charger.

Use only Samsung approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.

Using your device

Turning your tablet on/off

To turn your tablet on, press and hold the Power/Lock button.
Press the Power/Lock button again to turn it off.

Locking/unlocking the screen

To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock button. Then swipe up on the screen to unlock it.
To turn off your screen and prevent accidental key presses, press the Power/Lock button.

Galaxy-store app
Visit samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-store for more information.

Samsung Kids

Samsung Kids is kid-friendly and parent-controlled. Parents can monitor screen time, set play time limits, and add apps from Galaxy Apps for Kids.

From the Home, tap Samsung Kids and follow the prompts to setup.

Galaxy Store

Get essential and exclusive content for your device.

From the Home screen tap Galaxy Store.
Follow the prompts to complete setup.
Now you can enjoy the following:
- Premium offers and special benefits
- Decorate your Galaxy with various themes
- Change fonts device fonts
- Add new effects and stickers.customizing photos