Samsung SM-G531F User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualSM-G531FEnglish (EU). 08/2015. Rev.1.1

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.

Getting started114 Replace the back cover.Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.3 Pull out the SIM o

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 started132 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully c

Getting started14Using a memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memor

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

Basics24Notifications panelUsing the notifications panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear o

Basics25Using the quick setting buttonsYou can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. Tap the following options to activate

Basics26Installing or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsUse this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen.This app may not be av

Basics27Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsTo disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap → Uninstall/disable apps. appears on the

Basics28Changing the input languageTap → Select input languages, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or more languages, you can

Basics29Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is sav

Table of Contents3Connecting with other devices65 Bluetooth67 Wi-Fi Direct69 NFC71 Mobile printingDevice & data manager72 Transferring data fro

Basics30Power saving featureUltra power saving modeUse this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs

31Network connectivityMobile dataConnect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usa

Network connectivity32Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspotsUse this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection wit

Network connectivity33Using USB tetheringShare the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable.1 On the Apps screen, tap Settin

34PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screenAdding itemsTap and hold an app from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the

Personalising35Managing 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

Personalising36Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the lock

Personalising37Changing the screen lock methodYou can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal informati

38PhoneMaking 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.

Phone39Making an international callTap Keypad.Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then t

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.

Phone40Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:• : Increase the volume.•Add call: Dial a second call.•Keypad: Op

Phone41• → Turn off speaker / Turn on speaker: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak into the microphone at the

42ContactsAdding contactsMoving contacts from other devicesYou can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from yo

Contacts43Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts l

44Messages & emailMessagesSending messagesSend text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).You may incur additional charges for sending or re

Messages & email45Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s me

Messages & email46Sending emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose an email.Add recipients.Add a CC or BCC.A

Messages & email47Reading emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap , select an email account to use, and new emails are retrieved. To manually retri

48CameraBasic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should f

Camera49•The camera automatically shuts off when unused.•Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes

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

Camera50Shooting modesAutoUse this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the Apps screen

Camera514 Show your palm to the screen or tap to take a photo of yourself.5 Slowly rotate the device left and then right to take a panoramic photo.

Camera52Rear-cam selfieUse this mode to allow the camera to detect and focus your face automatically when you take a self-portrait using the rear came

Camera53NightUse this mode to take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Night.Animated GIFUse

Camera54•White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. The settings are designed for specific light

55GalleryViewing 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

56Useful 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 features57Syncing events and tasks with your accountsTap S Planner on the Apps screen.To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap

Useful apps and features58VideoPlaying videosTap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar.Change

Useful apps and features59ClockAlarmOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm.Setting alarmsTap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days o

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

Useful apps and features60StopwatchOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch.Tap START to time an event. Tap LAP to record lap times.Tap STOP to stop

Useful apps and features61Voice RecorderRecording voice memosTap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen.Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.

Useful apps and features62RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves

Useful apps and features63Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some

Useful apps and features64MapsFind your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places.PhotosManage photo

65Connecting with other devicesBluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bl

Connecting with other devices66Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activat

Connecting with other devices67Receiving an imageWhen another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The received imag

Connecting with other devices68Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following action

Connecting with other devices69NFCAbout NFCYour device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products.

Getting started7Device layoutMicrophoneTouch screenFront cameraProximity sensorMultipurpose jackHome buttonRecent apps buttonPower buttonEarpieceBack

Connecting with other devices70Making a purchase with the NFC featureBefore you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mo

Connecting with other devices71Mobile printingConnect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.Some printers m

72Device & data managerTransferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smar

Device & data manager733 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to

Device & data manager74Updating the deviceThe device can be updated to the latest software.Updating over the airThe device can be directly updated

Device & data manager75Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up yo

76SettingsAbout SettingsUse this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen.ConnectionsWi-FiActiva

Settings77BluetoothActivate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the

Settings78Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.On the Settings screen, tap Data usage.•Mobile

Settings79PrintingDownload a printer app to print files.On the Settings screen, tap Printing.More networksCustomise settings to control networks.On th

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

Settings80DeviceSounds and notificationsChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications.•Ringto

Settings81•Notification panel: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel.•Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.•Auto rota

Settings82•Call-related pop-ups: Set the device to display pop-up windows for calls or to show the status of calls while using apps.•More settings:

Settings83PersonalAccountsAdd email or SNS accounts.On the Settings screen, tap Accounts.Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and

Settings84•Switch Access: Set the device to control on-screen menus by pressing the physical buttons on the device.•Speak passwords: Set the device

Settings85SystemLanguage and inputChange the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.On the Sett

Settings86•Sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.•Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped

Settings87Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date a

Settings88BatteryView the amount of battery power consumed by your device.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.•Display battery percentage: Set the de

Settings89•Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must si

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

90TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.When

Troubleshooting91The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the tou

Troubleshooting92Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Troubleshooting93Your 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

Troubleshooting94•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly.

Troubleshooting95Data stored in the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot re

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