Samsung SM-G530FQ User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualSM-G530FQEnglish (MEA). 10/2014. Rev.1.0

Getting started102 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.•Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.

Troubleshooting100Data stored in the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot r

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Getting started114 Replace the back cover.•Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly.•Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with

Getting started12Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t

Getting started13•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.•If the device receives an unstabl

Getting started14Using a memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory

Getting started15Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings →

Getting started16Turning the device on and offPress and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for

17BasicsUsing the touch screen•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause t

Basics18Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an item, tap and hol

Basics19FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list

2Table of ContentsRead me firstGetting started6 Package contents7 Device layout9 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery14 Using a memory card16 T

Basics20Home screen layoutHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts

Basics21Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.

Basics22Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. T

Basics23Indicator iconsIndicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.The stat

Basics24Icon MeaningFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelNotifications panelUsing the notifications panelWhen you

Basics25You can use the following functions on the notifications panel.Launch Settings.Tap a notification and perform various actions.Clear all notifi

Basics26Opening appsOn the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.To open the list of recently-used apps, tap and select an ap

Basics27Play StoreUse this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Play Store on the Apps screen.Installing appsBrowse apps by category or tap to sear

Basics28Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su

Basics29Using additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on the last function

Table of Contents3Connecting with other devices68 Bluetooth70 Wi-Fi Direct72 NFC74 Screen Mirroring76 Mobile printingDevice & data manager77 U

Basics30Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is sav

Basics31Power saving featureUltra power saving modeUse this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs

32Network connectivityMobile dataConnect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usa

Network connectivity33Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspotsUse this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection wit

Network connectivity34Using USB tetheringShare the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable.1 On the Apps screen, tap Settin

35PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screenAdding itemsTap and hold an app from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the

Personalising36Managing panelsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.To add a panel, scroll left to the last p

Personalising37Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the lock

Personalising38Changing the screen lock methodYou can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal informati

Personalising39Transferring data from your previous deviceUsing backup accountsYou can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new devi

4Read me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

Personalising40Setting up accountsAdding accountsSome apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experien

41PhoneMaking callsTap Phone on the Apps screen.Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.

Phone42Making an international callTap Keypad.Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then t

Phone43Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:•: Increase the volume.•Add call: Dial a second call.•Keypad: Ope

Phone44Tap the screen to use the following options:•Switch: Switch between the front and rear cameras.•Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the oth

45ContactsAdding contactsMoving contacts from other devicesYou can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from yo

Contacts46Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts l

47Messages & emailMessagesSending messagesSend text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).You may incur additional charges for sending or re

Messages & email48Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s me

Messages & email49Sending emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message.Add recipients.Add a CC or BCC.

Read me first5Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your

Messages & email50Reading emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually ret

51CameraBasic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should f

Camera52•The camera automatically shuts off when unused.•Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes

Camera53Shooting modesAutoUse this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the Apps screen

Camera54Continuous shotUse this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Continuous shot.Tap and hold

Camera55•Metering modes: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted measures background light in the

56GalleryViewing content on the deviceOn the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video.Video files show the icon on the preview thumbna

Gallery57Editing photosEdit images by applying various effects.Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.To use this feature, you need to download and install th

58Useful apps and featuresS PlannerCreating events or tasks1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or

Useful apps and features59Syncing events and tasks with your accountsTap S Planner on the Apps screen.To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap

6Getting startedPackage contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device

Useful apps and features60VideoPlaying videosTap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.Change

Useful apps and features61ClockAlarmOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm.Setting alarmsTap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days o

Useful apps and features62World clockOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock.Creating clocksTap and enter a city name or select a city from the

Useful apps and features63MemoUse this app to create memos and organise them by category.Tap Memo on the Apps screen.Composing memosTap on the memos

Useful apps and features64Tap to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio s

Useful apps and features65Voice RecorderRecording voice memosTap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen.Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.

Useful apps and features66Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some

Useful apps and features67HangoutsChat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting.M

68Connecting with other devicesBluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bl

Connecting with other devices69Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activat

Getting started7Device layoutMicrophoneTouch screenFront cameraProximity sensorMultipurpose jackHome buttonRecent apps buttonPower buttonEarpieceBack

Connecting with other devices70Receiving an imageWhen another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received imag

Connecting with other devices71Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following action

Connecting with other devices72NFCAbout NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products.

Connecting with other devices73Making a purchase with the NFC featureBefore you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mo

Connecting with other devices74Screen MirroringAbout Screen MirroringUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast d

Connecting with other devices75Viewing content on a TVBefore you connect your device to a TV, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device.

Connecting with other devices76Mobile printingConnect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.Some printers m

77Device & data managerUpgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.Upgrading over the airThe device can be directly upgr

Device & data manager78Transferring files between the device and a computerMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to th

Device & data manager79Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up yo

Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Using a

80SettingsAbout SettingsUse this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen.WIRELESS AND NETWORKSW

Settings81Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.Tap → Wi-Fi Direct.BluetoothActiva

Settings82Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.On the Settings screen, tap Flight mod

Settings83Screen MirroringActivate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others.On the Settings screen, tap Screen Mirroring.More n

Settings84DEVICELock screenChange settings for the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen.•Screen lock: Change the screen lock method.

Settings85DisplayChange the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display.•Wallpaper:–Home screen: Select a background image for the Home scr

Settings86CallCustomise the settings for calling features.On the Settings screen, tap Call.•Set up call reject messages: Add or edit the message sent

Settings87StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.On the Settings screen, tap Storage.Formatting a mem

Settings88PERSONALLocationChange settings for location information permissions.On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then tap the Location switch

Settings89•Go to website: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the

Getting started9Using the SIM or USIM card and batteryInstalling the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile te

Settings90Samsung keyboardTo change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.•

Settings91Voice search•Language: Select a language for voice recognition.•Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to th

Settings92Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset.•Back up my data: Set the d

Settings93•Select time zone: Set the home time zone.•Use 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format.•Select date format: Select a date format.A

Settings94•Text-to-speech options:–PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select an engine for the text-to-speech feature. To change the settings for speech synthesi

95TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.When

Troubleshooting96The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the tou

Troubleshooting97Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Troubleshooting98Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, y

Troubleshooting99•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly.