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SM-G531H/DS
SM-G531H
SM-G531M/DS
SM-G531M

English (LTN). 07/2015. Rev.1.0

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Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM G531H DS SM G531H SM G531M DS SM G531M English LTN 07 2015 Rev 1 0...

Page 2: ...7 Opening apps 28 Installing or uninstalling apps 29 Entering text 31 Screen capture 31 My Files 32 Power saving feature Network connectivity 33 Mobile data 33 Wi Fi 34 Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Pe...

Page 3: ...g the device 76 Backing up and restoring data 76 Performing a data reset Settings 77 About Settings 77 Connections 81 Device 84 Personal 86 System Troubleshooting Messages email 47 Messages 48 Email C...

Page 4: ...apps to work 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 pu...

Page 5: ...5 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 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...e 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 fingernails...

Page 10: ...2 Single SIM models Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold colored contacts facing downwards Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM car...

Page 11: ...Insert the battery with the battery s gold colored contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 1 2 4 Replace the back cover Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover 2...

Page 12: ...Getting started 12 3 Dual SIM models Pull out the SIM or USIM card Single SIM models Pull out the SIM or USIM card...

Page 13: ...a SIM or USIM card and then tap the switch to activate it Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and ta...

Page 14: ...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 t...

Page 15: ...then unplug it from the electric 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...

Page 16: ...r corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a differe...

Page 17: ...ted 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 car...

Page 18: ...d directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes and hospitals Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the Power button turns off the...

Page 19: ...rtips The device may not recognize 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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...Basics 23 Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options...

Page 24: ...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 customize the Apps screen refe...

Page 25: ...signal Signal strength Currently accessing SIM or USIM card dual SIM models Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network c...

Page 26: ...details To open the notifications panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notifications panel drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards You can use the following functions on the not...

Page 27: ...works for more information U power saving Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Mobile hotspot Refer toTethering and Mobile Hotspot for more information Sync When you activate this fea...

Page 28: ...apps where charges apply tap the button that shows the app s price To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Use this app to purchase and do...

Page 29: ...on manager scroll to TURNED OFF select an app and then tap TURN ON Hiding apps Hide apps in the Apps screen only You can continue to use hidden apps Disabling apps Disable selected default apps that c...

Page 30: ...tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions Other icons may appear instead of depending on the l...

Page 31: ...ter capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps My Files About My Files Use this app to access various files...

Page 32: ...the Apps screen tap Settings Ultra power saving mode and tap the Ultra power saving mode switch to activate it To add an app to the Home screen tap and select an app To change the settings for ultra p...

Page 33: ...work to use the Internet or share media files with other devices Refer toWi Fi for additional options Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then...

Page 34: ...t to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the Mobile Hotspot switch to activate it appears...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...creen tap Managing the Apps screen Changing the sorting method On the Apps screen tap View as and select a sorting method Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen On the Ap...

Page 38: ...APER or SAVE Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications On the Apps screen tap Settings Sounds and notifications Dual SIM models To set a ringtone for incoming calls tap...

Page 39: ...IN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again to verify it Password A password consists of characters and numbers Enter at least four characters inclu...

Page 40: ...umber and then tap or to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number View favorite contacts Delete a preceding...

Page 41: ...ist Preview the phone number View favorite contacts Delete a preceding character View the contacts list View call and message logs Enter the number using the keypad You can also make calls to phone nu...

Page 42: ...tap Settings Call More settings Call barring a voice call or video call Then tick International calls enter password and then tap OK Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside...

Page 43: ...nected to the device Tap to view more options When you launch apps during a call a pop up window for the call screen appears You can continue your phone conversation while using apps To move the pop u...

Page 44: ...device and keep the device away from your ears Switch to headset Switch to phone Switch sound output to a connected Bluetooth headset or back to the device s speaker Tap the screen to use the followin...

Page 45: ...nd enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 3 Tap SAVE To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad tap Keypad enter the number and then tap Add to Contacts I...

Page 46: ...t and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favorite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Adding shortcuts for con...

Page 47: ...incur 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 Dual SIM models Access additional options...

Page 48: ...r sending or receiving messages when you are roaming While viewing a message tap to view more options Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen Set up an email account when opening...

Page 49: ...ompose an email Add recipients Add a CC or BCC Add recipients from the contacts list Insert files into the email or use editing options Enter the email text Enter a subject Send the email Access addit...

Page 50: ...retrieved To manually retrieve new emails tap Tap an email to read Reply to the email Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Reply to all recipients Forward the email Go to...

Page 51: ...fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To focus on...

Page 52: ...screen To quickly take photos of special moments launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle If is not shown open the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...device 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...

Page 56: ...or delayed time shots Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality But it takes up more memory To use more options...

Page 57: ...ion for higher quality But it takes up more memory Recording mode Change the recording mode Location tags Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo To improve GPS signals avoid shooting i...

Page 58: ...mage 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 the image Mo...

Page 59: ...ts or 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...

Page 60: ...To change an account s syncing option open the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts and then select an account service Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web a...

Page 61: ...d resume playback Adjust the volume Rotate the screen s orientation To customize the control panel location during playback tap Settings tick Mini controller and then tap CLOSE Then tap or to move the...

Page 62: ...rt 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 soun...

Page 63: ...e when the timer goes off Memo Use this app to create memos and organize them by category Tap Memo on the Apps screen Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...screen View the list of available stations Fine tune the frequency Enter radio station frequency manually Record a song from the FM radio View the list of favorite stations Access additional options A...

Page 66: ...arch for information and browse webpages Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Google Search q...

Page 67: ...Play Store and read them Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others Play Movies TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store Pla...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...ice turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorization request on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data s...

Page 70: ...the list 2 Tap next to 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 t...

Page 71: ...irect select a device to transfer the image to and then tap DONE 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorization request on the other device Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept the...

Page 72: ...n 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 searches for...

Page 73: ...r details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new...

Page 74: ...image or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damag...

Page 75: ...mart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer lau...

Page 76: ...must sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard You can launch and open the setup wizard by performing a factory data reset on the device If you do not sign in to your Google account via the...

Page 77: ...ly switch between networks tick Smart network switch To use options tap Scan Search for available networks Wi Fi Direct ActivateWi Fi Direct and connect devices directly viaWi Fi to share files Advanc...

Page 78: ...ion On the Settings screen tap Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Mobile Hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices through theWi Fi network...

Page 79: ...tomize the SIM card settings On the Settings screen tap SIM card manager Voice call Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Video call Select a SIM or USIM card for video calls Data service network...

Page 80: ...orks Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs...

Page 81: ...incoming calls Ringtone dual SIM models Ringtones Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls Notifications Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls Ringtones single SI...

Page 82: ...e device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Font style Change the font type for display text Font size Change the font size Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen On the Se...

Page 83: ...ng Block incoming or outgoing calls Call waiting Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress Fixed dialing numbers Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN lis...

Page 84: ...le backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and dele...

Page 85: ...essibility shortcut Set the device to activateTalkBack when you press and hold the Power button and then tap and hold the screen with two fingers Text to speech options PreferredTTS engine Select an e...

Page 86: ...rd settings The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider English US Select a default keyboard layout Select input languages Select languages for text input Predictive tex...

Page 87: ...on Ok Google detection Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake up command while using the search app This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provid...

Page 88: ...Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set the d...

Page 89: ...settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card On the Settings screen tap Security Device administrators View device administrators installed on the device You can allow device administrato...

Page 90: ...dates Send security reports Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung Storage type Set a storage type for credential files Trusted credentials Use certificates and c...

Page 91: ...orrectly several times You must enter 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 infor...

Page 92: ...device 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 s...

Page 93: ...ed due to issues with the service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the...

Page 94: ...ce Center 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 in dark areas at night or...

Page 95: ...he device you wish to connect to Ensure that your 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...

Page 96: ...nnot 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 manu...

Page 97: ...storing 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 Electro...

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