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Users

Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised 

settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more.

Following types of user accounts are available:

 

Administrator

: The administrator account is created only when setting up the device 

for the first time, and cannot be created more than one. This account has full control 

of the device including user account management. You can add or delete user 

accounts only when using this account.

 

Guest

: A guest account can access the device, but information and data used during 

a guest session is temporarily stored. Each time you use this account, you are asked 

whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it.

 

New user

: A user account can access its own apps and content, and customise the 

device settings that affect all accounts.

 

New profile

: A restricted account can only access the apps and content allowed by 

the administrator account, and cannot use the services that require logging in. (Wi-Fi 

models)

Adding users

On the Settings screen, tap 

Accounts and backup

 

 

Users

.

Tap 

Add user

 / 

Add user or profile

 and follow the on-screen instructions to set up a 

user account.

Adding restricted profiles (Wi-Fi models)

On the Settings screen, tap 

Accounts and backup

 

 

Users

.

Tap 

Add user or profile

 

 

Restricted profile

 and follow the on-screen instructions to 

set up a user account.

Summary of Contents for SM-X117

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 09 2023 Rev 1 0 SM X110 SM X115 SM X117...

Page 2: ...talling oruninstalling apps 36 Phone 39 Contacts 41 Messages 42 Camera 52 Gallery 56 Multi window Using multiple apps at once 59 Samsung Internet 60 Samsung Health 61 Samsung Notes 62 Samsung Members...

Page 3: ...g situations and solutions Appendix 120 Troubleshooting 125 Removing the battery Settings 76 Introduction 76 Samsung account 76 Connections 78 Wi Fi 79 Bluetooth 81 Data saver Mobile network enabled m...

Page 4: ...functions Speaker SM X115 Front camera Headphone jack Speaker Light sensor Side button Volume button Microphone Touch screen Microphone Multipurpose jack USB Type C SM X115 SM X117 SIM card microSD c...

Page 5: ...Getting started 5 Speaker Rearcamera GPS antenna Main antenna SM X115 SM X117...

Page 6: ...direct sunlight the camera image sensormay be damaged A damaged image sensoris irreparable and will cause dots orspots in pictures If you use the device with its glass oracrylic body broken there may...

Page 7: ...apture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side button Select an app orfeature to launch by pressing the Side button twice Open Settings tap Advanced features...

Page 8: ...disconnect the charger from the device Quick charging Use a fast charger You can check the connection status of the chargerby opening Settings and tapping Batteryand device care Battery If fast chargi...

Page 9: ...op up window that appears on yourtablet is fordata transfer Do not select an app from the pop up window Reducing the batteryconsumption Yourdevice provides various options that help you conserve batte...

Page 10: ...argerthat guarantees the charging performance If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediatelywhen the chargeris connected Allow a depleted battery to charge fora few...

Page 11: ...press the SIM orUSIM card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose orlet others use the SIM orUSIM card Samsung is not res...

Page 12: ...ert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a microSD card Some SD cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device the SD card orthe data stored in...

Page 13: ...tap Batteryand device care Storage 2 Swipe to the left to access the SD card page 3 Tap Unmount Do not remove external storage such as an SD card orUSB storage while the device is transferring oracces...

Page 14: ...ication panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Poweroff To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If yourdevice is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down...

Page 15: ...Alternatively open Settings and tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add account Samsung account 2 Sign in to yourSamsung account If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Findingyour...

Page 16: ...device using yournew tablet s USB cable A USB connectormay be needed depending on the previous device 2 When the app selection pop up window appears tap Smart Switch Receive data 3 In the previous dev...

Page 17: ...urprevious device s operating system and then tap Wireless 6 On the previous device tap Allow 7 On yournew tablet select an option you want tap Next and then follow the on screen instructions to trans...

Page 18: ...s not a Samsung device back up data to a computerusing an app provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect yourprevious device to the computerusing the device s USB cabl...

Page 19: ...orpinch on the screen Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with otherelectrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touch scr...

Page 20: ...ent apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Touch and hold to open the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar Check files oruse apps on a widerscre...

Page 21: ...upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards ordownwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button orthe Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite a...

Page 22: ...yle Change the wallpapersettings forthe Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app features to provide information and convenient access on yourHome scre...

Page 23: ...d If you tap on the keyboard you can search formore content Moving items Drag an item to a new location To move the item to anotherpanel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app o...

Page 24: ...ldername and entera foldername Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Drag an app to a new...

Page 25: ...app drag the app you want from the taskbarupwards and then drop it whereveryou want All apps button Favourite apps Recently used apps If you do not want to use the taskbar open Settings tap Display an...

Page 26: ...mation by preventing others from accessing yourdevice Aftersetting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code wheneverunlocking it You can set yourdevice to perform a factory data r...

Page 27: ...Vibration mode Flight mode turned on Erroroccurred orcaution required Battery charging Battery powerlevel The status barmay not appearat the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar dr...

Page 28: ...on panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Control connected nearby devices Open Settings Control media on your tablet and connected nearby devi...

Page 29: ...layout Brightness control Showalways Controlling media playback Control media on yourtablet and connected nearby devices on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2...

Page 30: ...apps and features If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not turned on open Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to turn it on Aftercaptu...

Page 31: ...he video in Gallery To change the screen recordersettings open Settings and tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automaticallywhen you...

Page 32: ...pe you want If the keyboard button does not appearon the navigation bar open Settings tap General management Keyboard list and default and then tap the Keyboard button on navigation bar switch to turn...

Page 33: ...text editing panel Some features may not be available depending on the carrierormodel Copying and pasting 1 Touch and hold overtext 2 Drag or to select the desired text ortap Select all to select all...

Page 34: ...n option PlayStore Purchase and download apps Open the PlayStore app Browse apps by category orsearch forapps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap youraccount icon tap Settings Network pr...

Page 35: ...ttings open Settings and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can check the app s permissions list and change its permissions To check orchange app permission settings by permission category...

Page 36: ...n the tablet and phone Some calling and messaging features may not be available Making calls 1 Open the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Entera phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call ortap or to make a vid...

Page 37: ...er tap 1 tap 2 and then touch and hold 3 Making an international call 1 Open the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Touch and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enterthe country code area code and phone number a...

Page 38: ...hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Video call Switch to a video call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speak...

Page 39: ...s 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contactswithyourweb accounts Sync yourdevice contacts with online contacts saved in yourweb accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Ope...

Page 40: ...acts app and tap Edit 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family orfriends and manage contacts by group 1 Open the Contacts app and tap...

Page 41: ...ces Call text on otherdevices and then tap the switch to turn it on You must registerand sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and phone Some calling and messaging features may not be avai...

Page 42: ...the top of the messages list tap Settings and then tap the Conversation categories switch to turn it on Deleting messages Touch and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message settings O...

Page 43: ...ff when unused Some methods may not be available depending on the carrierormodel 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus To adjust the brightness of pictures drag the adjus...

Page 44: ...ty forrecording a video mayvary depending on the resolution The camera may fog up orform condensation if the device is exposed to sudden changes in airtemperature because of the difference in temperat...

Page 45: ...old the camera button to record a video To take burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it If you add anothercamera button you can move it anywhere on the screen and tak...

Page 46: ...ry depending on the model orshooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO and tap to take a picture...

Page 47: ...de Take pictures that focus on the face by blurring the background 1 On the shooting modes list tap PORTRAIT 2 Drag the background bluradjustment barto adjust the blurlevel 3 When Ready appears on the...

Page 48: ...an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Lowvalues are for stationary orbrightly lit objects Highervalues are forfast moving orpoorly lit objects However higherISO settings can result in no...

Page 49: ...ture Night mode Take a picture in low light conditions without using the flash When you use a tripod you can get brighterand steadierresults 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT 2 Tap and hold...

Page 50: ...to the edge of the screen and hold it Watermark Add a watermark in the bottom left cornerwhen taking pictures HEIF pictures Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Selfies Save selfies...

Page 51: ...ds fortaking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as the shooting mode when you open the camera Storage location Select a storage location This feature...

Page 52: ...ery Introduction Access images and videos stored in yourdevice You can also manage images and videos by album orcreate stories Using Gallery Open the Gallery app Search forimages and videos Sync image...

Page 53: ...age Share the image with others Modify the image Image and video thumbnail View the content on a large screen using the Smart View feature Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Open t...

Page 54: ...screen Video list Con gure the caption settings Rewind orfast forward by dragging the bar Create a GIF More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Touch and hold to fast forward Pause and re...

Page 55: ...tap and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced When yourGallery app is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be...

Page 56: ...e same time in split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Opening apps from the taskbar W...

Page 57: ...to the pop up view swipe from the top cornertowards the middle of the screen To use this feature open Settings tap Advanced features Multiwindow and then tap the Swipe forsplit screen orSwipe forpop u...

Page 58: ...n the app windows to the edge of the screen the windowwill be maximised Moving pop upwindows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbarand drag it to a new location Savingyourown split screen la...

Page 59: ...ptions Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use Secret mode Access yourbookmarks Close the tab Open a new tab Using Secret mode If you set a password forSecret mode you can prevent others from acce...

Page 60: ...p When running this app forthe first time orrestarting it afterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Edit...

Page 61: ...ice recordings into yournotes Creating notes 1 Open the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note Manage pages Full screen Reading mode Entera title 2 When you are finished composing the note tap t...

Page 62: ...otification panel swipe downwards and then tap Kids If you cannot find Kids on the quick settings panel tap and drag the button overto add it When starting Samsung Kids forthe first time orafterperfor...

Page 63: ...rn more about the global goals and join the movement fora betterfuture Samsung TVPlus Select the channels like you would use a TV and enjoyvarious video content free of charge Open the Samsung TVPlus...

Page 64: ...tap 2 Enterevent details and tap Save Syncing eventswithyouraccounts 1 Open Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Ca...

Page 65: ...will appearand the Reminderapp icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Open the Reminder app 2 Tap enterthe details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap...

Page 66: ...bookmark 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Entera file name and tap Save MyFiles Checking and managing the files Access and manage various files stored in the device Open the MyFiles app To check forunneces...

Page 67: ...ortemperature into otherunits Game Launcher Game Launchergathers yourgames downloaded from PlayStore and GalaxyStore into one place Open the Game Launcher app and select the game you want Games downl...

Page 68: ...lect an image 2 On the otherdevice open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to turn it on If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick settings panel tap and drag the button...

Page 69: ...on panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share 2 Select an option No one Do not allow others to find yourtablet Contacts only Only allow Samsung users in yourcontacts to share with your tablet Anyo...

Page 70: ...ablet open the Samsung Flow app and tap Connect to phone If yourtablet is connected to a computer tap Connect to phone 3 Select yourphone from the detected devices list If the connection method select...

Page 71: ...can also create a note and control music while using it Starting DailyBoard 1 Charge the device with a USB cable orcharging dock To connect the device to a charging dock slide the device into the cha...

Page 72: ...e show open Settings tap Advanced features DailyBoard Slideshow next to Albums and then select the album Making a note on DailyBoard You can use yourdevice as a bulletin board to make a note on Daily...

Page 73: ...erfeature on Daily Board on oroff Charge batteryortap icon While charging the Daily Board button will be added to the navigation bar Add DailyBoard to Apps screen The Daily Board icon will be added to...

Page 74: ...in to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office apps and Windows10 Connecting to a computer 1 On yourmobile device open Settings and tap Connected devices Link toWindows 2 Follow the...

Page 75: ...Tube Music You can also access the music collections stored on yourdevice and play them Google TV Purchase orrent videos such as movies and TV programmes from Play Store Drive Store yourcontent on the...

Page 76: ...msung account and manage it On the Settings screen tap Samsung account Connections Options Change settings forvarious connections such as the Wi Fi feature and Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Con...

Page 77: ...nt some apps running in the background from sending orreceiving data Referto Data saver Mobile network enabled models formore information You can also set apps to use only a Wi Fi ormobile data orboth...

Page 78: ...he device from connecting to the network automatically tap next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to turn it off If you cannot connect to a Wi Fi network properly restart yourdevice s W...

Page 79: ...e list Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data ormedia files with otherBluetooth enabled devices Precautions forusing Bluetooth Samsung is not responsible forthe loss interception ormisuse of data se...

Page 80: ...confirm The devices will be connected when the otherdevice accepts the Bluetooth connection request To unpairthe devices tap next to the device name to unpairand tap Unpair Sending and receiving data...

Page 81: ...iction tap Allowed to use datawhile Data saveris on and select apps Allowed networks forapps Mobile network enabled models Set apps to use only a Wi Fi ormobile data orboth Forexample you can set the...

Page 82: ...etwork switch to turn it off If you turn on the Auto Hotspot feature you can share yourtablet s mobile data connection with otherdevices signed in to yourSamsung account More connection settings Custo...

Page 83: ...Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Select a printerplug in and install it 3 Select the installed printerplug in The device will automatically search fo...

Page 84: ...blet and phone Some calling and messaging features may not be available Continue apps on otherdevices Use yourtablet s apps on otherdevices signed in to yourSamsung account Link toWindows Access and u...

Page 85: ...tions are detected You can also run them manually by tapping the button wheneveryou want To run modes manually select the mode you want and tap Turn on To turn off a running mode tap the mode and tap...

Page 86: ...e sound mode vibration mode orsilent mode Vibratewhile ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone forincoming calls Temporarymute Set the device to use silent mode fora certain period Ringt...

Page 87: ...audio sounds that flow all around you DolbyAtmos forgaming Experience the DolbyAtmos sound optimised forgames while playing games Depending on the model you must connect headphones to use some feature...

Page 88: ...lowed exceptions Advanced settings Configure advanced settings fornotifications Display Change the display and the Home screen settings On the Settings screen tap Display Light Dark Turn Dark mode on...

Page 89: ...Taskbarformore information Navigation bar Change the navigation barsettings Referto Navigation bar soft buttons formore information Accidental touch protection Set the device to prevent the screen fr...

Page 90: ...k Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming About Lock screen Check out the Lock screen version and legal information Some features may not be avail...

Page 91: ...ice safe from malicious software Updates Check the version of yourdevice s software and check forupdates Privacy Change the settings forprivacy Biometrics Change the settings forbiometric data Referto...

Page 92: ...hich are not secure all of yourbiometric data will be deleted Precautions forusing face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock yourdevice keep the following precautions in mind Yourde...

Page 93: ...instead of using a pattern PIN orpassword 1 On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Biometrics Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock sw...

Page 94: ...tings and tap Securityand privacy Secure Folder 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup When a pop up window asking whetheryou want to reset the Secure Folderlock type with yourSamsu...

Page 95: ...tent mayvary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folderto the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of movi...

Page 96: ...ap Secure Folder to turn off the feature If you cannot find Secure Folder on the quick settings panel tap and drag the button overto add it If you want to show the Secure Folderagain open Settings tap...

Page 97: ...he Wi Fi network carrier or model Selecting apps to protect using SecureWi Fi Select apps to protect using Secure Wi Fi so that you can safely protect data such as yourpassword oryouractivity in apps...

Page 98: ...cy features such as wireless emergency alerts On the Settings screen tap Safetyand emergency Medical info Enteryourmedical information Emergencycontacts Add youremergency contacts EmergencySOS Set the...

Page 99: ...rto Users formore information Samsung Cloud Back up yourdata and settings and restore the previous device s data and settings even when you do not have it Referto Samsung Cloud formore information Goo...

Page 100: ...on is temporarily stored Each time you use this account you are asked whetherto continue the previous guest session orreset it Newuser A useraccount can access its own apps and content and customise t...

Page 101: ...o Locked screen Managing users When using the administratoraccount you can delete accounts orchange account settings On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Users To delete a useraccount tap th...

Page 102: ...ome data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data underSamsung Cloud To check the backup data forotherdevices in...

Page 103: ...d gestures Turn on the motion feature and configure settings Referto Motions and gestures formore information Smart suggestions Set the device to analyse key information in the selected text or receiv...

Page 104: ...n screen Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Double tap to turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapp...

Page 105: ...be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app The Dual Messengerfeature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited forthe second app Unins...

Page 106: ...itor Turn on the driving monitorto monitorthe amount of the time you use yourdevice while driving Walking monitor Turn on the walking monitorto monitorthe amount of the time you use yourdevice while w...

Page 107: ...ions from some apps that use powersaving mode Storage Check the status of the used and available storage On the Settings screen tap Batteryand device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps tha...

Page 108: ...o schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Batteryand device care Software update Diagnostics Test yourdevice using Samsung Members On the Settings screen tap Batteryand device care Diagno...

Page 109: ...arged the time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings forthe Samsung Keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings Ph...

Page 110: ...bility features you are currently using and check otherrecommended features TalkBack Turn on TalkBack which provides voice feedback To check help information to learn how to use this feature tap Setti...

Page 111: ...software update If emergency software updates are released foryourdevice s security and to block new types of security threats theywill be installed automaticallywithout your agreement Securityupdate...

Page 112: ...ce information such as the Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information Access legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software informat...

Page 113: ...es caused by edited registry settings ormodified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device orapps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers...

Page 114: ...e Adaptive brightness switch to turn it on Depending on the region ormodel some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If yourdevice is approved by the...

Page 115: ...orthis device and may not be compatible with otherdevices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without priornotice You can purchase additional accessories from yourlocal Samsung retail...

Page 116: ...If the lowerpart of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not plac...

Page 117: ...g the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals orno reception When charging the batterywith a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is dama...

Page 118: ...e reaches a certain temperature a warning message will appearto prevent device failure skin irritation and damage and battery leakage Running apps will be closed and all calling and otherfeatures will...

Page 119: ...o not expose yourdevice to direct sunlight forextended periods Do not use orstore yourdevice forextended periods in very hot areas such as inside a carin the summertime Do not place the device in any...

Page 120: ...SIM card You can turn off this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK YourSIM orUSIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering yourPIN incorrectly several times You must enterthe PUK suppli...

Page 121: ...amsung Service Centre oran authorised service centre Yourdevice freezes orencounters a fatal problem Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre o...

Page 122: ...ssing the Volume button ormove to anotherarea A cellularnetwork orthe internet is often disconnected oraudio qualityis poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are...

Page 123: ...ips contact a Samsung Service Centre oran authorised service centre Picture qualityis poorerthan the preview The quality of yourpictures mayvary depending on the surroundings and the photography techn...

Page 124: ...tooth range 10 m On yourtablet open Settings tap Connections and then tap the Bluetooth switch to turn it on again On yourtablet open Settings tap General management Reset Reset network settings Reset...

Page 125: ...essary data such as cache using the device care feature ormanually delete unused apps orfiles to free up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation barcontaining the Home button may...

Page 126: ...n storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi...

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