Locking and unlocking the device | Samsung SM-T531NZWASER specification

Getting started

Locking and unlocking the device

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button left or right to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

•Press and hold the Volume button left until it switches to silent mode.

•Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Mute or Vibrate.

•Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound or Vibrate.

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Samsung SM-T531NZWASER, SM-T531NYKASER Locking and unlocking the device, Adjusting the volume, Switching to silent mode

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 Formatting the memory card →Settings →General →Storage →Unmount SD cardRemoving the memory card Holding the device Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the device Adjusting the volumeSwitching to silent mode Icon Meaning Indicator iconsBasics Using the touch screen Tapping and holding Finger gesturesTapping Double-tapping Dragging Pinching Flicking Palm motions Rotating the screen Covering Sweeping Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window Using Multi WindowUsing 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 Disabling applications Installing applicationsUninstalling 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 Removing accounts Setting up accountsAdding 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 Making calls CommunicationPhone During a call Finding contactsMaking an international call Sending a message Adding contactsFixed dialling number Call barring Receiving calls Page Swapping images Listening to a voice message Searching for contacts ContactsManaging contacts Importing and exporting contacts Displaying contactsMoving contacts Contact groups Favourite contacts Sending a message or email to a group’s members Business cardManaging groups Sending messages MessagesSending scheduled messages Viewing incoming messages Setting up email accounts Reading messages Google Mail Tap →Settings to change the Google Mail settings Labels HangoutsGoogle+ Photos Internet Web & networkViewing webpages Opening a new History BookmarksSaved pages Links →Save ChromeSyncing with other devices Sending and receiving data BluetoothPairing with other Bluetooth devices Screen Mirroring Playing music MediaMusic Playing music by mood Setting a song as ringtoneCreating playlists Taking photos CameraTaking a photo Camera etiquette Applying filter effects Shooting modePanoramic photos Taking a video Recording modeTaking videos Controlling the camera remotely Zooming in and outShare shot Configuring settings for Camera Viewing images GalleryShortcuts 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 Syncing with the Samsung account DropboxCloud Hancom Viewer DriveBacking up or restoring data Syncing with Dropbox Word processor Searching documentsReading documents Spreadsheet Presentation Alarm World Clock Voice Calculator Google Now GoogleSearching the device Viewing files Voice SearchMy Files Viewing storage information Changing the view modeSearching for a file Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Creating foldersAdding shortcuts to folders 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 Display DeviceSound Lock screen Multi window Wallpaper AccessibilityFont Notification panel Text-to-speech options Answering and ending calls Answering/ending calls Call settingsCall Call alerts Call accessoriesAdditional settings Ringtone and sound settings Blocking modeVideo call settings Internet call settings Controls DefaultLanguage and input Language Voice search Google voice typingVoice recogniser Text-to-speech options Palm motion GeneralSmart screen Accounts Date and time Backup and resetAccessories Battery Default applicationsPower saving mode Application manager Security Set up SIM card lock About device Google SettingsSecurity policy updates 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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