Reducing the battery consumption

Getting started

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:

Charging

Fully charged

Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

•When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.

•Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

•Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

•Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

•Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

•Decrease the backlight time.

•Decrease the brightness of the display.

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Contents

SM-T531 About this manual About this manual Instructional icons Copyright Trademarks Table of Contents Travel & local Device layout Getting started Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM or Usim card Removing the SIM or Usim card Charging the battery Charging with the charger Checking the battery charge status Reducing the battery consumption Inserting a memory card Removing the memory card →Settings →General →Storage →Unmount SD cardFormatting the memory card Holding the device Turning the device on and off Switching to silent mode Adjusting the volumeLocking and unlocking the device Basics Indicator iconsIcon Meaning Using the touch screen Tapping Finger gesturesTapping and holding Double-tapping Dragging Pinching Flicking Palm motions Rotating the screen Covering Sweeping Using a split screen Multi Window Using Multi WindowLaunching applications in a split screen Multi Window Basics Sharing content between applications Notifications Home screen →Blocking modeRearranging items Adding an application icon Rearranging panels Setting wallpaper Applications screen Using widgetsRearranging applications Organising with folders Uninstalling applications Installing applicationsDisabling applications Help Using applicationsOpening an application Opening from recently-used applications Changing the keyboard type Entering textEntering uppercase Changing the keyboard type Copying and pasting Entering text by voiceChanging language keyboards Handwriting Turning Wi-Fi on and off Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkJoining Wi-Fi networks Adding Wi-Fi networks Adding accounts Setting up accountsRemoving accounts Connecting with Windows Media Player Connecting with Samsung KiesConnecting as a media device Transferring files Setting a PIN Setting a patternSetting a password Securing the device Upgrading the device → Update nowUnlocking the device Upgrading with Samsung Kies Phone CommunicationMaking calls Making an international call Finding contactsDuring a call Sending a message Adding contactsFixed dialling number Call barring Receiving calls Page Swapping images Listening to a voice message Managing contacts ContactsSearching for contacts Moving contacts Displaying contactsImporting and exporting contacts Contact groups Favourite contacts Managing groups Business cardSending a message or email to a group’s members Sending messages MessagesSending scheduled messages Viewing incoming messages Setting up email accounts Reading messages Google Mail Tap →Settings to change the Google Mail settings Google+ HangoutsLabels Photos Internet Web & networkViewing webpages Opening a new History BookmarksSaved pages Links Syncing with other devices Chrome→Save Pairing with other Bluetooth devices BluetoothSending and receiving data Screen Mirroring Music MediaPlaying music Creating playlists Setting a song as ringtonePlaying music by mood Taking photos CameraTaking a photo Camera etiquette Panoramic photos Shooting modeApplying filter effects Taking videos Recording modeTaking a video Share shot Zooming in and outControlling the camera remotely Configuring settings for Camera Shortcuts GalleryViewing images Trimming segments of a video Playing videosEditing images Zooming in and out Favourite images Setting as wallpaperDeleting images Sharing images Tagging faces Using Tag buddy Deleting videos Video YouTube Using Popup Video playerSharing videos Watching videos Play Store Application & media stores Play Books Samsung Apps Play Music Play Movies & TVPlay Games Play Newsstand Memo UtilitiesAdding and managing categories Composing memos Viewing a memo Browsing memos Creating events or tasks Planner Changing calendar type Syncing with Google CalendarSearching for events or tasks Deleting events or tasks Cloud DropboxSyncing with the Samsung account Hancom Viewer DriveBacking up or restoring data Syncing with Dropbox Reading documents Searching documentsWord processor Spreadsheet Presentation Alarm World Clock Voice Calculator Searching the device GoogleGoogle Now My Files Voice SearchViewing files Searching for a file Changing the view modeViewing storage information Adding shortcuts to folders Creating foldersAdding FTP server shortcuts to the device Maps Travel & localSearching for locations Getting directions for a destination About Settings SettingsWi-Fi Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot BluetoothFlight mode Setting Network notification Data usage Default messaging appLocation More networks Screen Mirroring Nearby devicesPrinting Mobile networks Sound DeviceDisplay Lock screen Multi window Wallpaper AccessibilityFont Notification panel Text-to-speech options Answering and ending calls Call Call settingsAnswering/ending calls Additional settings Call accessoriesCall alerts Ringtone and sound settings Blocking modeVideo call settings Internet call settings Controls DefaultLanguage and input Language Voice recogniser Google voice typingVoice search Text-to-speech options Palm motion GeneralSmart screen Accounts Accessories Backup and resetDate and time Battery Default applicationsPower saving mode Application manager Security Set up SIM card lock Security policy updates Google SettingsAbout device Your device displays network or service error messages Troubleshooting Touch 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 on the device has been lost English EU /2014. 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Samsung SM-T531NZWASER manual Reducing the battery consumption, Checking the battery charge status

Models: SM-T531NYKASER SM-T531NZWASER

Getting started

Checking the battery charge status

Reducing the battery consumption