Samsung SM-G531FZAAKSA Changing the screen lock method, Setting up accounts, Adding accounts

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Personalising

Changing the screen lock method

You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Lock screen →Screen lock, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

If the unlock 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 unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.

PIN

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 including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.

Setting up accounts

Adding accounts

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 →Accounts →Add account and select an account service. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

To sync content with your accounts, select an account and tick items to sync.

Removing accounts

On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Accounts, select an account, and then tap →Remove account.

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Contents SM-G531F/DD Table of Contents Messages & email Read me first Instructional icons Getting started Package contentsDevice layout Buttons Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Using the SIM or Usim card and batteryGetting started Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Getting started Changing the display name and icon of SIM or Usim cards Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM modelsSwitching between cards Activating SIM or Usim cardsCharging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Installing a memory card Using a memory cardFormatting the memory card Removing the memory cardLocking and unlocking the screen Turning the device on and offUsing the touch screen BasicsTapping Tapping and holding DraggingDouble-tapping Spreading and pinching FlickingHome screen Home screen layoutHome screen options Apps screen Icon Meaning Indicator iconsNotifications panel Using the notifications panelUsing the quick setting buttons Opening appsClosing an app Play Store Installing or uninstalling appsInstalling apps Galaxy AppsKeyboard layout Uninstalling or disabling appsEntering text Managing appsChanging the keyboard layout Using additional keyboard functionsCopying and pasting Changing the input languageScreen capture My FilesAbout My Files Ultra power saving mode Power saving featureTap Connect Wi-FiNetwork connectivity Mobile dataUsing the mobile hotspot Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspots Tick USB tethering Using USB tetheringUsing Bluetooth tethering Tick Bluetooth tetheringPersonalising Managing the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screen Hiding apps Managing the Apps screenManaging panels Changing the sorting methodChanging ringtones Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaper On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Sounds and notificationsRemoving accounts Setting up accountsChanging the screen lock method Adding accountsMaking calls PhonePhone Making calls from call logs or contacts listMissed calls Receiving callsAnswering a call Rejecting a callOptions during calls During a voice callDuring a video call Phone Moving contacts from other devices ContactsAdding contacts Importing and exporting contactsSearching for contacts Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screenTap →Add shortcut to home screen Dual SIM models Messages & emailMessages Sending messagesSetting up email accounts Viewing incoming messagesSingle SIM models Sending emails Reading emails Camera Basic shootingTaking photos or recording videos Camera etiquette Launching Camera on the locked screenWide selfie Shooting modesAuto SelfiePanorama Beauty faceRear-cam selfie Continuous shotHDR Rich tone Camera settings NightAnimated GIF Camera Gallery Viewing content on the deviceUseful apps and features PlannerCreating events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts InternetVideo CalculatorPlaying videos Alarm ClockWorld clock Composing memos TimerMemo StopwatchVoice Recorder Recording voice memosPlaying voice memos Radio Listening to the FM radioScanning radio stations Google apps Play Games MapsPhotos Play BooksAbout Bluetooth BluetoothPairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving dataSending an image Connecting to other devices Wi-Fi DirectUnpairing Bluetooth devices About Wi-Fi DirectEnding the device connection About NFC Using the NFC featureSending data Making a purchase with the NFC featureAdding printer plug-ins Connecting to a printerPrinting content Mobile printingTransferring data from a computer Device & data managerTransferring data from your previous device Transferring data from a mobile deviceDevice MTP Using the device as a removable disk for data transferUpdating with Smart Switch Updating the deviceUpdating over the air Backing up and restoring data Performing a data resetUsing a Google account Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my dataSetting Wi-Fi sleep policy SettingsAbout Settings Wi-FiBluetooth Flight modeTethering and Mobile hotspot Data usage SIM card manager dual SIM modelsLocation Mobile networks Default messaging appPrinting More networksSounds and notifications DeviceDisplay Lock screenWallpaper Ringtones and keypad tones More settingsCall Answering and ending callsAccounts Backup and resetPersonal Application managerText-to-speech options AccessibilityLanguage DefaultSystem Language and inputKeyboard swipe Samsung keyboardPointer speed Google voice typingVoice input Text-to-speech optionsDate and time Battery StorageSecurity About device Your device displays network or service error messages TroubleshootingTouch screen responds slowly or improperly Sound echoes during a call Your device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored in the device has been lost Copyright
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