Samsung SM-T530 User Manual

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Getting started10Charging with the chargerConnect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose

Getting started11Checking the battery charge statusWhen you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current batt

Getting started12Inserting a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer a

Getting started13Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → GEN

Getting started14Turning the device on and offWhen turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.P

Getting started15Locking and unlocking the deviceWhen not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off t

16BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics17Using the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devi

Basics18Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to

Basics19Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or

2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.

Basics20Rotating the screenMany applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to auto

Basics21SweepingSweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture

Basics22Using Multi WindowUse this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.•Only applications on the Multi Window tray ca

Basics232 Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen.Release the application icon when the screen turns

Basics24Sharing content between applicationsYou can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping th

Basics253 Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window.NotificationsNotification icons appear on the stat

Basics26•Multi window: Set the device to use Multi Window.•Screen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.•Sync: Activate or

Basics27Removing an itemTap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns re

Basics28Using widgetsWidgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets fr

Basics29Rearranging panelsPinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.Installing applicationsUse application

About this manual3•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you

Basics30Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

Basics31Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics32Changing language keyboardsAdd languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.HandwritingT

Basics33Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 81)Turning

Basics34Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Galaxy Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Googl

Basics35Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.Connecting with Samsung Kie

Basics36Securing the devicePrevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. T

Basics37Unlocking the deviceTurn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code.If the unlock code is forgot

38CommunicationContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication39Searching for contactsTap CONTACTS.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•Use the index at the

About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of

Communication40Importing and exporting contactsTap CONTACTS.Importing contactsTap → Settings → Import/Export contacts, and then select an import opt

Communication41Managing groupsTap , and then take one of the following actions:•Delete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap DONE. Default

Communication42EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Communication43Reading messagesSelect an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap .Tap a message t

Communication44Reading messagesPreview attachment.Delete the message.Keep the message for long-term storage.Add this email address to the contacts lis

Communication45Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th

46Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network47BookmarksTo bookmark the current webpage, tap BOOKMARKS → ADD.To open a bookmarked webpage, tap BOOKMARKS, and then select one.Hist

Web & network48ChromeUse this application to search for information and browse webpages.Tap Chrome on the Applications screen.This application may

Web & network49BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents9 Charging the battery12 Inserting a memory card14 Turning the device

Web & network50Screen MirroringUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share y

51MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.Playing musicSelect a music category, and then select a song

Media52To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Advanced → Smart volume.When Smart volume is activated, the volume may end up lou

Media53CameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 58)Tap Camera on

Media54Shooting modeSeveral photo effects are available.Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.•Auto: Use th

Media55Taking videosTaking a videoSlide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop re

Media56Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods:•Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.•Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom i

Media57Configuring settings for CameraTap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and

Media58•Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.•Contextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual

Media59Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods to zoom in an image:•Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.•Spread two fingers apart on any place

Table of Contents6Settings81 About Settings81 CONNECTIONS84 DEVICE86 CONTROLS89 GENERAL92 Google SettingsAppendix93 Troubleshooting98 Removing the

Media60•Rotate right: Rotate clockwise.•Crop: Resize the white frame to crop and save the image in it.•Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a cont

Media61Tagging facesWhen viewing an image, tap → Settings → Tags, and then tick Face tag. A yellow frame appears around the recognised face. Tap the

Media62VideoUse this application to play video files.Tap Video on the Applications screen.Playing videosSelect a video to play.Move the control panel

Media63Sharing videosTap → Select, select videos, tap , and then select a sharing method.Using Popup Video playerUse this feature to use other appl

64Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores65Galaxy AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit a

Application & media stores66Play Movies & TVUse this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows.Tap Play Movies & TV on t

67UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Adding and ma

Utilities68Browsing memosBrowse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down.To search for a memo, tap .To send a memo to others, tap → Select, select a m

Utilities69To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again.Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with

7Getting startedDevice layoutRecent apps buttonHome buttonTouch screenVolume buttonPower buttonBack buttonFront cameraSpeakerRear cameraMicrophoneMult

Utilities70Searching for events or tasksTap , and then enter a keyword to search for.To view today’s events or tasks, tap TODAY at the top of the scr

Utilities71CloudUse this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.On the Applications screen, tap Settin

Utilities72Hancom Office ViewerUse this application to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.Tap Hancom Office V

Utilities73Presentation•Find: Search for text.•Zoom: Change the view size.•Document Info: View document details such as title, date, and author.•S

Utilities74PDF•Search: Search for text.•Send: Send the document to others or share it.•Properties: View document details such as title, date, and a

Utilities75Setting alarmsTap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap SAVE.•Snooze: Set an interval a

Utilities76CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.To clear the history, tap CLEAR

Utilities77GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on th

Utilities78My FilesUse this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.Tap My Fil

Utilities79• → Rename: Rename a file or folder.• → Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file or folder to the Home screen.• → Zip: Compress fi

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

80Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

81SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings82Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.On the Settings screen, tap CON

Settings83LocationChange settings for location information permissions.•Mode: Select a method to collect your location data.•Recent location request

Settings84Screen MirroringActivate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others.DEVICESounds and notificationsChange settings for v

Settings85Lock screenChange settings for the locked screen.•Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature. The following options may vary depending o

Settings86Notification panelCustomise the items that appear on the notifications panel.•Recommended apps: Set the device to display a list of recomme

Settings87Samsung keyboardChange the Samsung keyboard settings.The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.•Select inp

Settings88Voice inputChange the settings for the voice recogniser.Text-to-speech options•Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To c

Settings89GENERALAccountsAdd email or SNS accounts.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.B

Getting started9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device and any

Settings90•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

Settings91StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all dat

Settings92•Go to website: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the F

93AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev

Appendix94The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch scre

Appendix95Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet is ofte

Appendix96Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period o

Appendix97•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly.•Your

Appendix98A small gap appears around the outside of the device case•This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration

Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice