Samsung SM-G530H/DS User Manual Download

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Useful apps and features

Clock

Alarm

On the Apps screen, tap

Clock

→

Alarm

Setting alarms

Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set
other various alarm options, and then tap

Save

. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next

to the alarm in the alarms list.

•

Snooze

: Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset

time.

•

Smart alarm

: Set a time and tone for the smart alarm. A smart alarm starts at a low

volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to sound. The volume of the
smart alarm increases gradually until you turn it off or the preset alarm sounds.

Stopping alarms

Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze
option, drag

outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.

Deleting alarms

Tap

→

Delete

, select alarms, and then tap

Done

Summary of Contents for SM-G530H/DS

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM G530H DS SM G530H DD SM G530H DV English EU 11 2014 Rev 1 2...

Page 2: ...apps 29 Installing or uninstalling apps 31 Entering text 33 Screen capture 34 My Files 36 Power saving feature Network connectivity 38 Mobile data 38 Wi Fi 39 Tethering and Mobile hotspot 41 Internet...

Page 3: ...About Settings 96 WIRELESS AND NETWORKS 100 DEVICE 105 PERSONAL 109 ACCOUNTS 109 SYSTEM Accessibility 111 About Accessibility 112 Using the Home button to open accessibility menus 112 Voice feedback T...

Page 4: ...off all sounds 123 Caption settings 123 Adjusting the sound balance 123 Mono audio 124 Setting tap and hold delay options 124 Interaction control 125 Answering or ending calls 125 Using single tap mod...

Page 5: ...ork improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is...

Page 6: ...6 Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional...

Page 7: ...ances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purcha...

Page 8: ...ut Microphone Touch screen Front camera Proximity sensor Multipurpose jack Home button Recent apps button Power button Earpiece Back button Volume button Speaker Headset jack GPS antenna Back cover Ma...

Page 9: ...he touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recent apps T...

Page 10: ...he SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider and the included battery Only microSIM cards work with the device 1 Remove the back cover Be careful not to damage your fingernail...

Page 11: ...a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let ot...

Page 12: ...ver Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the...

Page 13: ...can receive calls and messages on each card However if you are on a call using one card the other card cannot be used to receive new calls Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On th...

Page 14: ...e cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps...

Page 15: ...ectric socket Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must un...

Page 16: ...ard or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports only the FAT file system for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different fi...

Page 17: ...or can damage the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card f...

Page 18: ...ce for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off Follow all...

Page 19: ...turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlo...

Page 20: ...rtips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages...

Page 21: ...old an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or imag...

Page 22: ...e Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map...

Page 23: ...and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen To view other panels scroll left or right or tap one of the screen i...

Page 24: ...Basics 24 Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options...

Page 25: ...installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels scroll left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customise the Apps screen refe...

Page 26: ...n Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network...

Page 27: ...el When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notifications panel and view the detail...

Page 28: ...card Using the quick setting buttons You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel Tap the following options to activate or deactivate them You can view more detailed settin...

Page 29: ...ou activate this feature the device automatically syncs apps such as calendar or email Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen select an app icon to open it To open the list of recently use...

Page 30: ...ap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instruc...

Page 31: ...at cannot be uninstalled from the device You cannot use disabled apps Uninstalling apps Uninstall downloaded apps Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to...

Page 32: ...GUAGES and then select a keyboard layout to use On 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Using a...

Page 33: ...Tap and hold at the point where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously T...

Page 34: ...Access additional options View storage information Search for files or folders View files by categories View the download history View files stored in the device Tap and use the following options Add...

Page 35: ...olders Add shortcut Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen or to the Home screen Settings Change the file manager settings Tap and hold a file or folder and then use the following opti...

Page 36: ...s the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates theWi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Apps screen tap Settings Ul...

Page 37: ...as network connectivity or sound tap Settings To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap Disable ultra power saving mode The estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery p...

Page 38: ...n use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the Wi Fi switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap...

Page 39: ...a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile hotspot 2 Tick Mobile hotspot appears on the status bar Other...

Page 40: ...nection with other devices via Bluetooth Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature 1 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth Refer to Pairing with other...

Page 41: ...er the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To search the web by voice tap To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Read an article in reading mode Bookmark the curre...

Page 42: ...our homepage Blank page Set a blank webpage as your homepage Default page Set the device s default webpage as your homepage Other Set a preset webpage as your homepage While viewing a webpage tap to o...

Page 43: ...an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the b...

Page 44: ...and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel scroll left to the last panel and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove...

Page 45: ...and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Display Wallpaper 2 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to 3 Select an option and an image 4 Tap...

Page 46: ...ock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to un...

Page 47: ...Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Using Smart Switch with computers Use this feature to import a backup of your data from selected manufacturer s mobile devices from a computer to...

Page 48: ...Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device On the Apps screen tap Settings Add account and select an account service Then...

Page 49: ...to make a video call You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs Favourites and Contacts Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number View favour...

Page 50: ...easily call contacts that you communicate with frequently by adding them to the favourite contacts list To add contacts to the favourites list tap Contacts select a contact and then tap To make a cal...

Page 51: ...g international calls tap Settings Call Additional settings a SIM or USIM card Call barring a voice call or video call Then tick International calls enter password and then tap OK Receiving calls Answ...

Page 52: ...ll End the current call Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn...

Page 53: ...Keypad Open the keypad Speaker off Speaker on Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone speak into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your...

Page 54: ...rring data from your previous device for more information Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Contacts 2 Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact...

Page 55: ...a contact Select a contact to delete and tap Delete Sharing a contact Select a contact to share tap Share name card and then select a sharing method Managing groups On the Apps screen tap Contacts Co...

Page 56: ...ts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the...

Page 57: ...additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Select...

Page 58: ...onnected to the network or the network is unstable the message will not be sent This feature is based on the time and date set on the device Messages may be sent at an incorrect time if you move acros...

Page 59: ...ete all or selected messages Spam messages View spam messages Font size Change the font size of text in the text field Settings Change message settings Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the...

Page 60: ...ccessing additional options While composing a message tap and access additional options Send email to myself Send the message to myself Schedule email Send the message at a scheduled time If the devic...

Page 61: ...eved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Reply to the message Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Reply to all recipients Forward the message Go t...

Page 62: ...ake a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while recording tap View photos and videos you have capt...

Page 63: ...ed screen drag outside the large circle If is not shown open the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and then tick Camera shortcut This feature may not be available depending on the region or service...

Page 64: ...o Selfie Use this mode to take a self portrait using the front camera 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 2 Tap to use the front camera 3 Tap Selfie 4 Show your palm to the screen or tap to take a photo o...

Page 65: ...rts of the image displayed on the preview screen may be cut out of the photo depending on the shooting conditions Beauty face Use this mode to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images On t...

Page 66: ...evice so the rear camera is aimed at your face When the face is detected the device beeps Then the device automatically takes the photo after 2 seconds Continuous shot Use this mode to take a series o...

Page 67: ...solution for higher quality But it takes up more memory To use more options tap Palm selfie Set the device to detect your palm so you can use it to take self portraits Beauty face Set the device to ta...

Page 68: ...attach the location tag to the photo To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions...

Page 69: ...d select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails tap the screen Access additional options Delete the image Modify...

Page 70: ...obile printing for more information Rename Rename the file Rotate left Rotate anticlockwise Rotate right Rotate clockwise Crop Crop the image Show on map View the location where the photo was taken on...

Page 71: ...an image tap and use the following functions Rotate Rotate the image Crop Crop the image Colour Adjust the saturation or brightness of the image Effect Apply effects to the image Portrait Correct red...

Page 72: ...s quickly Access additional options Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume To customise the control panel location during playback tap Settings tick Mini controller and then tap Close Then tap or...

Page 73: ...ess additional options Create events or tasks Change the view mode Go to today s date Tap and use the following Go to Move to a specific date Delete Delete events or tasks Search Search for events or...

Page 74: ...tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Select either event or task and enter details Add event Set a start and end date for an event You can set an optional repeat setting Add task Add a task to do on a...

Page 75: ...UNTS Deleting events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To delete events or tasks tap Delete select the events or tasks and then tap Done To delete an event or task while viewing it tap OK To m...

Page 76: ...s for the alarm to repeat after the preset time Smart alarm Set a time and tone for the smart alarm A smart alarm starts at a low volume a few minutes before a preset alarm is scheduled to sound The v...

Page 77: ...Stopwatch On the Apps screen tap Clock Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event Tap Lap to record lap times Tap Stop to stop timing To clear lap times tap Reset To set the device to dim the screen during...

Page 78: ...the content of the memo Searching for memos Tap on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage...

Page 79: ...ewing a memo tap and use the following options Delete Delete the memo ShareVia Share the memo with others Print Print the memo by connecting the device to a printer Refer to Mobile printing for more i...

Page 80: ...w the list of available stations Record a song from the FM radio Enter radio station frequency manually Search for an available radio station Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen Tap S...

Page 81: ...e microphone Tap to pause recording To cancel recording tap Tap to finish recording Display the list of voice memos Access additional options Start recording Recording elapsed time Playing voice memos...

Page 82: ...the voice memo and then tap OK Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Setting up accounts for more in...

Page 83: ...news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your photos and videos and more Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emotico...

Page 84: ...vies TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Newsstand Read news and magazines tha...

Page 85: ...re that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those tha...

Page 86: ...ice turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data s...

Page 87: ...the device s name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Wi Fi Direct AboutWi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point Connecting to other devices 1 On the...

Page 88: ...irect select a device to transfer the image to and then tap Done 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the...

Page 89: ...Fi Miracast devices This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Miracast enabled devices that do not support High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP 2 X may no...

Page 90: ...On theTV select a connection mode such as HDMI mode to connect an external device 3 On the Apps screen tap Settings Screen Mirroring The detected devices are listed 4 Select a device to connect to You...

Page 91: ...plug in and install it Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings Printing select a printer plug in and then tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it The device search...

Page 92: ...amsung Kies from the Samsung website Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box if any Cl...

Page 93: ...e on the connected computer After you finish playing the file disconnect the device from the computer The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the devi...

Page 94: ...ter Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive informatio...

Page 95: ...Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and...

Page 96: ...etworks Wi Fi Direct ActivateWi Fi Direct and connect devices directly viaWi Fi to share files Advanced CustomiseWi Fi settings WPS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS P...

Page 97: ...e hotspot Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices Refer toTethering and Mobile hotspot for more information On the Settings screen tap Tether...

Page 98: ...tween periods To use more options tap Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Restrict background data Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a m...

Page 99: ...ta service Dual SIM always on Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding dep...

Page 100: ...the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock Change the screen lock method The following options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Dual clock Set the device to show the dual clo...

Page 101: ...lling keypad tone Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touch screen Screen lock sound Set the dev...

Page 102: ...e length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Font style Change the font type for display tex...

Page 103: ...with your SIM or USIM card Ringtones and keypad tones Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Vibrate when ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Diall...

Page 104: ...ap Battery Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and...

Page 105: ...ttery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the...

Page 106: ...s Verify apps Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them Security policy updates Set the device to check and download security updates Send security reports Set the de...

Page 107: ...as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the s...

Page 108: ...lock offensive words Hide offensive words from voice search results Bluetooth headset Set the device to allow voice input of search keywords via the Bluetooth headset microphone when a Bluetooth heads...

Page 109: ...nd delete all data ACCOUNTS Add account Add email or SNS accounts On the Settings screen tap Add account SYSTEM Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays...

Page 110: ...to About Accessibility for more information On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or a...

Page 111: ...sibility menus Voice feedback TalkBack Changing the font size Magnifying the screen Turning off all sounds Caption settings Adjusting the sound balance Mono audio Setting tap and hold delay options In...

Page 112: ...the Home button three times quickly To enable Interaction control on the accessibility menus activate the feature On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Interaction control and then tap the Int...

Page 113: ...s are not available while you are usingTalkBack Controlling the screen with finger gestures You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are usingTalkBack If Explore by touch is...

Page 114: ...res You can perform actions such as returning to the previous screen opening the Home screen and more Configure finger gestures before using them Configuring settings for vertical gestures You can use...

Page 115: ...p Spell last utterance and Read from next item Then explore menus by drawing a circle with your finger without releasing it When you find the menu you want release your finger from the menu to select...

Page 116: ...t you want To change the shortcut gesture to open the local contextual menu refer to Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Changing reading units using two part vertical gestures When you drag yo...

Page 117: ...ragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus Then release your...

Page 118: ...eyboard echo Set the device to read aloud text that you enter using the keyboard when you tap the space key Speak when screen is off Set the device to provide voice feedback when the screen is turned...

Page 119: ...the list not displayed on the screen and read the items aloud Single tap selection Set the device to open the selected item by tapping it once Launch Explore by touch tutorial View the tutorial about...

Page 120: ...Default language status View the status of the current language set for the text to speech feature Entering text using the keyboard To display the keyboard tap the text input field and then tap anywhe...

Page 121: ...ted Drag your finger up down left or right to listen to the text When the text you want to edit is read aloud use the following actions Deleting text Tap the delete button on the keyboard Selecting te...

Page 122: ...ings Accessibility Magnification gestures and then tap the Magnification gestures switch to activate it Zooming in and out Tap the screen three times quickly to zoom in on a specific area Tap the scre...

Page 123: ...yle Change the caption style Adjusting the sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset To adjust the sound balance connect a headset to the device On the Apps screen...

Page 124: ...d control of your media or data 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Accessibility Interaction control 2 Tap the Interaction control switch to activate it 3 Press and hold the Home button and theVolume b...

Page 125: ...ress the Power button Using single tap mode Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it When an alarm sounds or a call comes in tap the butto...

Page 126: ...to open the notifications panel You can view missed calls new messages adjust the screen brightness and more Refer to Notifications panel for more information Using shortcuts to contacts Add shortcuts...

Page 127: ...er the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provide...

Page 128: ...ice and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button and the Volume button down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solv...

Page 129: ...pty Your battery is low Charge the battery or replace it if the battery is user replaceable The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected prop...

Page 130: ...s contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos...

Page 131: ...r device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you...

Page 132: ...annot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary man...

Page 133: ...toring in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electron...

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