Samsung SM-T530 User Manual

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Getting started10Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batt

Troubleshooting100Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Troubleshooting101Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended

Troubleshooting102•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly

Troubleshooting103Data stored on the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot r

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

Getting started11Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

Getting started12Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deact

Getting started131 Open the cover of the memory card slot.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Push the memory ca

Getting started14Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the

Getting started15Holding the deviceDo not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the b

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.

Basics20PinchingSpread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.Rotating the screenMany applications allow d

Basics21Palm motionsUse palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated

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

Basics27Adding an itemCustomise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels.Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select

Basics28Setting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area,

Basics29Applications screenThe Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed.On the Home screen, t

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

Basics30Disabling applicationsTap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it.To enable the application, on the Applicati

Basics31HelpAccess help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings.Tap Help on the Applications scree

Basics32Changing the keyboard typeTap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type.On the floating keyboard, tap and hold and move the floa

Basics33Copying and pastingTap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut. The selected text

Basics34Adding Wi-Fi networksIf the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. En

Basics35Setting up user profilesSet up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalised settings. By setting up multipl

Basics36Connecting with Samsung KiesSamsung Kies is a computer application that manages media contents and personal information with Samsung devices.

Basics37Securing the devicePrevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. T

Basics38Unlocking 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

39CommunicationContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

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

Communication40Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• : Compose an email.Displaying contactsT

Communication41Exporting contactsTap → Settings → Import/Export, and then select an export option.Sharing contactsTap → Share namecard via → Multi

Communication42Managing groupsTap , and then take one of the following actions:•Search: Search for contacts.•Delete groups: Select user-added group

Communication43EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Communication44Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap

Communication45Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen.•Thi

Communication46LabelsGoogle Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inb

Communication47PhotosUse this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services.Tap Photos on the Applications scree

48Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network49BookmarksTo bookmark the current webpage, tap → .To open a bookmarked webpage, tap , and then select one.HistoryTap → History

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents10 Charging the battery12 Inserting a memory card14 Turning the device

Web & network50ChromeUse this application to search for information and browse webpages.Tap Chrome on the Applications screen.This application may

Web & network51BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

Web & network52Screen MirroringUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share y

53MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the softwa

Media54To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Player → Smart Volume.When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up loude

Media55CameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 60)Tap Camera on

Media56Shooting 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

Media57Taking 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

Media58Zooming 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

Media59Configuring settings for CameraTap to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and

Table of Contents6Settings83 About Settings83 Connections86 Device90 Controls94 General97 Google SettingsTroubleshootingApplication & media stor

Media60ShortcutsReorganise shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.Tap and tap and hold a shortcut icon.Tap and hold an option and

Media61Playing videosVideo files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .Trimming segments of a videoSelect a video and t

Media62Deleting imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap .•When viewing an image, tap

Media63Organising with foldersCreate a folder to organise images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files from one folder to another

Media64Deleting videosTap → Delete, select videos, and then tap Delete.Sharing videosTap → Share via, select videos, tap Done, and then select a s

65Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores66Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores67Play Movies & TVUse this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows.Tap Play Movies & TV on t

68UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Adding and ma

Utilities69Browsing 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

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

Utilities70Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as

Utilities71DropboxUse this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device

Utilities72Backing up or restoring dataTap Backup or Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account.Syncing with DropboxTap Link Dropbox

Utilities73Searching documentsTap Open to browse a document.While browsing a document, use one of the following options:• : Create a folder.• : Retr

Utilities74Presentation•Find: Search for text.•Zoom: Change the view size.•Document Info: View document details such as title, date, and author.•S

Utilities75PDF•Search: Search for text.•Send: Send the document to others or share it.•Properties: View document details such as title, date, and a

Utilities76Setting alarmsTap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.•Location alarm: Set a loc

Utilities77CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.To clear the history, tap .S Vo

Utilities78Using wake-up commands on the locked screenOn the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands.To activate thi

Utilities79Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be ava

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

Utilities80After selecting a category, tap , and then use one of the following options:•Select: Select files or folders.•Sort by: Sort files or fol

Utilities81Creating foldersTap , enter a name for the folder, and then tap OK.Adding shortcuts to foldersAdd a shortcut to frequently-used folders in

82Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

83SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings84Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.On the

Settings85LocationChange settings for location information permissions.•Mode: Select a method to collect your location data.•RECENT LOCATION REQUEST

Settings86Screen MirroringActivate the screen mirroring feature and share your display with others.DeviceSoundChange settings for various sounds on th

Settings87Multi windowActivate the Multi Window feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.•Open in multi window view: Set t

Settings88FontChange the settings for the font.•Font style: Change the font type for display text.•Font size: Change the font size.Notification pane

Settings89•TalkBack: Activate TalkBack, which provides voice feedback.•Font size: Change the font size.•Magnification gestures: Set the device to z

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

Settings90•Tap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.•Interaction control: Activate interaction control mode t

Settings91•Auto replacement: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark.•Auto capitalisa

Settings92Voice searchFor Samsung voice recognition, use the following options:•Language: Select a language for the voice recognition.•Hide offensiv

Settings93Text-to-speech options•PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .•

Settings94GeneralAccountsAdd email or SNS accounts.CloudChange settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage.B

Settings95AccessoriesChange the accessory settings.•Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a des

Settings96StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all dat

Settings97•Unknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store.•Verify apps:

98TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.When

Troubleshooting99The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the tou