Samsung SM-X510 User manual

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USER MANUAL

English (CA). 09/2023. Rev.1.0

SM-X510

SM-X610

SM-X518U

Table of Contents

Getting started

5 Device layout and functions

9 Charging the battery

12 Nano-SIM card and eSIM (Mobile

network enabled models)

14 microSD card

17 Turning the device on and off

17 Initial setup

18 Samsung account

19 Transferring data from your previous

device (Smart Switch)

22 Understanding the screen

30 Notification panel

32 Screen capture and screen record

33 Entering text

Apps and features

36 Installing or uninstalling apps

37 S Pen

49 Phone

52 Contacts

54 Messages

56 Camera

68 Gallery

72 AR Zone

78 Bixby

80 Bixby Vision

81 Multi window (Using multiple apps

at once)

84 Samsung Internet

85 Samsung Health

86 Samsung Notes

91 Samsung Members

91 Samsung Kids

92 Samsung Global Goals

92 Samsung TV Plus

92 PENUP

93 Calendar

94 Reminder (Receiving notifications

for to-do items)

95 Voice Recorder

96 My Files (Checking and managing

files)

96 Clock

96 Calculator

97 Game Launcher

98 Game Booster (Configuring your

gaming environment)

99 SmartThings

99 Sharing content

101 Music Share

102 Smart View (Mirroring on a TV

screen)

103 Samsung Flow

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125 Security and privacy

126 Face recognition

128 Fingerprint recognition

130 Samsung Pass

133 Secure Folder

136 Secure Wi-Fi

137 Location

137 Safety and emergency

138 Accounts and backup

139 Users

141 Samsung Cloud

142 Google

142 Advanced features

143 Motions and gestures

144 Video call effects

145 Dual Messenger

146 Digital Wellbeing and parental

controls

146 Battery and device care

146 Optimizing your device

147 Battery

147 Storage

147 Memory

148 Auto optimization

148 Software update

148 Diagnostics

148 Maintenance mode

148 Apps

149 General management

150 Accessibility

151 Software update

151 Tips and User Manual

152 About tablet

104 Daily Board

107 Link to Windows (Using the device

through a computer connection)

108 Samsung DeX

109 Google apps

Settings

110 Introduction

110 Samsung account

110 Connections

112 Wi-Fi

113 Bluetooth

115 Data saver (Mobile network

enabled models)

115 Allowed networks for apps

(Mobile network enabled

models)

116 Mobile Hotspot (Mobile

network enabled models)

116 More connection settings

118 Connected devices

119 Modes and Routines

119 Using modes

119 Using routines

120 Sound

121 Sound quality and effects

121 Separate app sound

122 Notifications

122 Display

123 Motion smoothness

124 Wallpaper and style

124 Home screen

124 Lock screen

125 Smart Lock

Table of Contents

Usage notices

153 Precautions for using the device

155 Notes on package contents and

accessories

156 Maintaining water and dust

resistance

157 Device overheating situations and

solutions

Appendix

161 Troubleshooting

166 Removing the battery

Health and Safety

Getting started

Device layout and functions

▶

SM-X510, SM-X518U:

Headphone jack /

Multipurpose jack (USB

Type-C)

Side button (Fingerprint

recognition sensor)

Speaker

Light sensor

Keyboard dock port

Touch screen

Volume button

Microphone

SM-X518U: SIM card /

microSD card tray

SM-X510: microSD card

tray

Airvent hole

Front camera

Light sensor

Microphone

GPS antenna

Speaker

Main antenna (SM-X518U)

Main antenna

(SM-X518U)

Rear camera

Microphone

Getting started

▶

SM-X610:

Headphone jack /

Multipurpose jack (USB

Type-C)

Side button (Fingerprint

recognition sensor)

Speaker

Light sensor

Microphone

Keyboard dock port

Touch screen

Volume button microSD card tray

Front camera

Light sensor

Airvent hole

Microphone

Speaker

Microphone

GPS antenna

Rear camera

Getting started

•

Use the device in a place without magnetic interference for the device to operate

normally.

•

Your device and some accessories (sold separately) contain magnets. Keep

it away from credit cards, implanted medical devices, and other devices that

may be affected by magnets. In the case of medical devices, keep your device

more than 15 cm apart. Stop using your device if you suspect any interference

with your medical device and consult your physician oryour medical device

manufacturer.

•

Keep a safe distance between objects that are affected by magnets, and your

device and some accessories (sold separately) that contain magnets. Objects

such as credit cards, passbooks, access cards, boarding passes, or parking passes

may be damaged or disabled by the magnets in the device.

•

When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using the

speakerphone, do not place the device close to your ears.

•

Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct

sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, the camera

image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image sensor is irreparable and will

cause dots or spots in pictures.

•

If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk

of injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service

Centre or an authorized service centre.

•

If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, or if these

parts are covered, the device’s sound may become quiet or certain features may

not work. If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp

object, the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected.

•

Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:

‒

If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device

‒

If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device

‒

If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while

using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection

•

If the airvent hole or the area around the rear camera is covered by an accessory,

such as a protective film or sticker, unwanted noises may occur during calls or

media playback.

•

Do not cover the light sensor area with accessories, such as stickers or a cover.

Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction.

Getting started

Hard buttons

Button Function

Side button

•

When the device is off, press and hold to turn it on.

•

Press to turn on or lock the screen.

•

Press and hold to start a conversation with Bixby. Refer to

Using Bixby for more information.

•

Press twice or press and hold to open the app or feature you

set.

Side button +

Volume Down

button

•

Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot.

•

Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device.

Setting the Side button

Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side button twice or pressing and

holding the Side button.

Open

Settings

, tap

Advanced features

→

Side button

, and then select an option you

want.

Soft buttons

Back button

Home button

Recents button

When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.

Getting started

Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using it for the first time orwhen it has been unused for an

extended period.

Wired charging

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the cable into the device’s

multipurpose jack to charge the battery. After fully charging, disconnect the charger

from the device.

Quick charging

Use a super fast charger or fast charger.

You can check the connection status of the charger by opening

Settings

and tapping

Battery and device care

→

Battery

•

If fast charging does not work, open

Settings

, tap

Battery and device care

→

Battery

→

More battery settings

, and then check if the feature you want

is turned on. Also, check if the USB cable and the USB power adapter are

connected properly.

•

You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned

off.

Getting started

Charging other devices

Use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with your tablet’s battery.

Connect your tablet and the other device using your tablet’s USB cable. A USB connector

may be needed depending on the other device.

When charging starts, the battery charging icon will appear on the other device’s screen.

The app selection pop-up window that appears on your tablet is for data transfer.

Do not select an app from the pop-up window.

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.

•

Optimize the device using the device care feature.

•

When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side button.

•

Turn on power saving mode.

•

Close unnecessary apps.

•

Turn off the Bluetooth feature when not in use.

•

Turn off auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.

•

Decrease the backlight time.

•

Decrease the screen brightness.

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