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  • Page 1 SM-T530NU User Manual www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2 • Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software.
  • Page 3 No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 4 About this manual Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ • Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi Protected Setup , Wi-Fi Direct...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting started Transferring files Securing the device Device layout Upgrading the device Buttons Package contents Charging the battery Communication Inserting a memory card Contacts Turning the device on and off Email Holding the device Gmail Locking and unlocking the device Hangouts Adjusting the volume Google+...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Application & media stores Settings Play Store About Settings Samsung Apps Connections Play Books Device Play Movies Controls Play Music General Play Games Google Settings Play Newsstand Troubleshooting Utilities Memo Health and Safety S Planner Dropbox Cloud...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout Volume button Power button IrLED Front camera Speaker Touch screen Recent apps button Back button Home button Memory card slot GPS antenna Rear camera Headset jack Speaker Microphone Multipurpose jack...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting started • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    • Appearances 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 purchase. • Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
  • Page 11 • If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

  • Page 12: Inserting A Memory Card

    Getting started Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customizing 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. •...
  • Page 13 Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to 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.

  • Page 14: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. → Settings → General → Storage → Format SD card → On the Home screen, tap Format SD card →...

  • Page 15: Holding The Device

    Getting started Holding the device Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. 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.
  • Page 16 Getting started At the Enable Explore by Touch screen, tap OK or Cancel (for more information on Explore by Touch, see below). Explore by Touch Explore by Touch is a feature within Talkback that tells you what you are touching on the screen before the action is completed.

  • Page 17: Basics

    Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web Connected to computer Alarm activated Mute mode activated...

  • Page 18: Using The Touch Screen

    Basics Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 19 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
  • Page 20 Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return. Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

  • Page 21: Rotating The Screen

    Basics Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation. To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation.

  • Page 22: Palm Motions

    Basics Palm motions Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen. Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, → Settings → Controls → Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.

  • Page 23: Using Multi Window

    Basics Using Multi Window Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • Only applications on the Multi Window tray can run. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. →...
  • Page 24 Basics Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue. Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location.
  • Page 25 Basics Sharing content between applications You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them. Some applications may not support this feature. Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi Window. Access the Multi Window options Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:...

  • Page 26: Notifications

    Basics Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window. Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel.

  • Page 27: Home Screen

    Basics • Blocking mode: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap Settings → Device → Blocking mode. • Airplane mode: Activate or deactivate airplane mode. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. →...
  • Page 28 Basics Adding an item Customize the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels. Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories: • Apps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen. •...
  • Page 29 Basics Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, tap Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the following: •...

  • Page 30: Applications Screen

    Rearranging panels Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. Installing applications Use application stores, such as Play Store or Samsung Apps, to download and install applications. Uninstalling applications Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.

  • Page 31: Using Applications

    Basics Disabling applications Tap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it. To enable the application, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select the application, and then tap Enable. •...

  • Page 32: Help

    To search for keywords, tap Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages.
  • Page 33 Basics Changing the keyboard type Tap and hold , and then tap to change the keyboard type. On the floating keyboard, tap and hold and move the floating keyboard to another location. Changing language keyboards Add languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.

  • Page 34: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text, drag or to select more or less text, and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. To paste it into a text entry field, tap and hold at the point where it should be inserted, and →...

  • Page 35: Setting Up Accounts

    Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget. Setting up accounts Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Google and Samsung accounts to have the best experience with the device.

  • Page 36: Transferring Files

    Basics Transferring files Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software or the computer operating system.
  • Page 37 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer. Transfer files between your device and the computer.

  • Page 38: Securing The Device

    Basics Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.

  • Page 39: Upgrading The Device

    Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software.

  • Page 40: Communication

    Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and more. Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Tap Contacts. Creating a contact and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a contact Select a contact to edit, and then tap Deleting a contact...
  • Page 41 Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google. Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Moving contacts to Samsung Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung. Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list. Importing and exporting contacts Tap Contacts.
  • Page 42 Communication Exporting contacts Tap → Settings → Import/Export, and then select an export option. Sharing contacts Tap → Share namecard via → Multiple contacts, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Favorite contacts Tap Favorites. to add contacts to favourites. Tap , and then take one of the following actions: •...
  • Page 43 Communication Managing groups Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search: Search for contacts. • Delete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Done. Default groups cannot be deleted. • Edit: Change the group settings. • Add member: Add members to the group. •...

  • Page 44: Email

    Communication Email Use this application to send or view email messages. Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap for a private email account, such as Gmail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account.
  • Page 45 Communication Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap Done. The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.

  • Page 46: Gmail

    Communication Gmail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service. Tap Gmail on the Applications screen. • This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • This application may be labeled differently depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 47: Hangouts

    Communication Labels Gmail uses labels rather than folders. When Gmail is launched, it displays messages labeled Inbox. Select a label in ALL LABELS to view messages in other labels. To add a label to a message, select the message, tap → Change labels, and then select the label to assign.

  • Page 48: Photos

    Communication Photos Use this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services. Tap Photos on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Select one of the following categories: •...

  • Page 49: Web & Network

    Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go. Tap to access additional options while viewing a webpage. To change the search engine, tap the address field, and then tap the search engine icon next to the web address.
  • Page 50 Web & network Bookmarks → To bookmark the current webpage, tap To open a bookmarked webpage, tap , and then select one. History → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap Saved pages →...

  • Page 51: Chrome

    Web & network Chrome Use this application to search for information and browse webpages. Tap Chrome on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria. Opening a new page Tap →...

  • Page 52: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature.

  • Page 53: Screen Mirroring

    Web & network Screen Mirroring Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. •...

  • Page 54: Media

    Media Music Use this application to listen to music. Tap Music on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used. Playing music Select a music category, and then select a song to play.
  • Page 55 Media To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Player → Smart Volume. When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up louder than the device volume level. Use caution to avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing.

  • Page 56: Camera

    Media Camera Use this application to take photos or videos. Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 61) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. • The camera automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions.
  • Page 57 Media Shooting mode Several photo effects are available. Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen. • Auto: Use this to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
  • Page 58 Media Taking videos Taking a video Slide the still-video switch to the video icon, and then tap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap Manual focus is not available in video mode. Recording mode Display current mode.
  • Page 59 Media Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods: • Use the Volume button to zoom in or out. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
  • Page 60 Media Configuring settings for Camera to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Photo size / Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory.

  • Page 61: Gallery

    Media Shortcuts Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options. Tap and tap and hold a shortcut icon. Tap and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen. Gallery Use this application to view images and videos. Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.
  • Page 62 Media Playing videos Video files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap Trimming segments of a video Select a video and tap . Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.
  • Page 63 Media Deleting images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap . • When viewing an image, tap . Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap to send them to others or share them via social network services.

  • Page 64: Video

    Media Organizing with folders Create a folder to organize images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files from one folder to another. To create a new folder, tap . Enter a name for the folder, tap OK, and then tick images or videos.

  • Page 65: Youtube

    Media Deleting videos Tap → Delete, select videos, and then tap Delete. Sharing videos Tap → Share via, select videos, tap Done, and then select a sharing method. Using Popup Video player Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player.

  • Page 66: Application & Media Stores

    Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device. Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Browse applications by category, or tap to search with a keyword.

  • Page 67: Samsung Apps

    Application & media stores Samsung Apps Use this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit apps.samsung.com . Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 68: Play Movies

    Application & media stores Play Movies Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies. Tap Play Movies on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service.

  • Page 69: Utilities

    Utilities Memo Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date. Tap Memo on the Applications screen. Adding and managing categories Create categories to sort and manage your memos. To add a new category, tap → Add category, enter a category name, and then tap OK. To delete a category, tap →...
  • Page 70 Utilities Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. To search for a memo, tap To send a memo to others, tap → Select, select a memo, and then tap . To print memos by connecting the device to a printer, tap → Select, select memos, and then tap .
  • Page 71 Utilities Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as how often the event repeats, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place. Attach a map showing the location of the event.

  • Page 72: Dropbox

    To open files in the favourites list, tap Cloud Use this feature to sync files or back up application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Cloud.

  • Page 73: Drive

    Utilities Backing up or restoring data Tap Backup or Restore to back up or restore data with your Samsung account. Syncing with Dropbox Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
  • Page 74 Utilities Searching documents Tap Open to browse a document. While browsing a document, use one of the following options: • : Create a folder. • : Retrieve new documents. • : Sort documents and folders. • : Change the view mode. •...
  • Page 75 Utilities Presentation • Find: Search for text. • Zoom: Change the view size. • Document Info: View document details such as title, date, and author. • Slide Show: Start a slideshow from the first page. • From Current Slide: Start a slideshow from the current page. •...

  • Page 76: Alarm

    Utilities • Search: Search for text. • Send: Send the document to others or share it. • Properties: View document details such as title, date, and author. • Zoom: Change the view size. • Hide comments: Hide or show comments on the document. •...

  • Page 77: World Clock

    Utilities Setting alarms , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save. • Location alarm: Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you are in the location. •...

  • Page 78: Calculator

    Utilities Calculator Use this application for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Applications screen. To clear the history, tap S Voice Use this application to command the device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Applications screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. •...

  • Page 79: Google

    Utilities Using wake-up commands on the locked screen On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands. To activate this feature, tap → Settings → Voice wake-up, and then drag the Voice wake-up switch to the right. Tap Set wake-up command, and then set functions and voice commands.

  • Page 80: Voice Search

    Utilities Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking. Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.
  • Page 81 Utilities After selecting a category, tap , and then use one of the following options: • Select: Select files or folders. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Add to favorite folders: Add a shortcut to the folder in Favorite folders. •...
  • Page 82 Utilities Creating folders , enter a name for the folder, and then tap OK. Adding shortcuts to folders Add a shortcut to frequently-used folders in Favourite folders. Select a folder and tap → Add to favourite folders. Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Add an FTP server shortcut in Folders.

  • Page 83: Travel & Local

    Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions. Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Searching for locations Search for locations by entering an address or a keyword.

  • Page 84: Settings

    Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
  • Page 85 Settings Setting Network notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi → → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
  • Page 86 Settings Location Change settings for location information permissions. • Mode: Select a method to collect your location data. • Recent Location Requests: View which applications request your current location information and their battery usage. • Location Services: View the location services your device is using. •...

  • Page 87: Device

    • Screen lock sound: Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen. • Samsung applications: Change the notification settings for each application. • Sound when tapped: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
  • Page 88 Settings Multi window Activate the Multi Window feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • Open in multi window view: Set the device to activate the Multi Window feature when you open files from My Files or Video. Lock screen Change settings for the locked screen.
  • Page 89 Settings Font Change the settings for the font. • Font style: Change the font type for display text. • Font size: Change the font size. Notification panel Customize the items that appear on the notifications panel. • Brightness and volume: Set the device to display the brightness and volume adjustment bars on the notifications panel.
  • Page 90 • Google subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Google and to change the closed caption settings. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Set the device to display closed captions on content supported by Samsung and to change the closed caption settings.

  • Page 91: Controls

    Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input. • Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and...
  • Page 92 • Sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • Help: Access help information for using the Samsung keyboard. • Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 93 Settings Voice search For Samsung voice recognition, use the following options: • Language: Select a language for the voice recognition. • Open via the home key: Set the device to launch S Voice when you press the Home button twice.
  • Page 94 Settings Text-to-speech options • PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. •...

  • Page 95: General

    General Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server.
  • Page 96 Settings Accessories Change the accessory settings. • Dock sound: Set the device to play a sound when your device is connected to or removed from a desktop dock. • Audio output mode: Set the device to use the dock speaker when your device is connected to a desktop dock.
  • Page 97 • Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. – Account registration Add or view your Samsung account.

  • Page 98: Google Settings

    Settings • Unknown sources: Choose to install applications from any source. If not chosen, download applications only from Play Store. • Verify apps: Set the device to allow Google to check applications for harmful behaviour before installing them. • Security policy updates: –...
  • Page 99 • Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close applications or restart the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 100 Troubleshooting If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Signals are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to the network. Move to another area and try again.
  • Page 101 • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Photo quality is poorer than the preview •...
  • Page 102 • If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. • Ensure that you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
  • Page 103 Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored on the device.
  • Page 104 • Use only Samsung-approved charger specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery and charger can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
  • Page 105 Health and Safety • Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device and charger from damage • Avoid exposing your device to very cold or very hot temperatures. •...
  • Page 106 If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery, or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery, stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre • Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.
  • Page 107 Health and Safety without taking your eyes off the road. • Suspend use in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice, and heavy traffic can be hazardous. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely.
  • Page 108 Health and Safety burn symptoms, such as red spots and pigmentation. Use caution when exposed to flashing lights • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes. •...
  • Page 109 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken • Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution •...
  • Page 110 Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data.
  • Page 111 Health and Safety • In the event your device is lost or stolen, change the passwords on your accounts to protect your personal information. • Avoid using applications from unknown sources and lock your device with a pattern, password, or PIN. Do not distribute copyright-protected material •...
  • Page 112 THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time.
  • Page 113 Health and Safety Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if they cause damage or a defect to the device.
  • Page 114 SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR value for the SM-T530NU is: Body: 0.95 W/kg This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 0mm from the body.
  • Page 115 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice. www.samsung.com English (CA). 04/2014. Rev.1.0...

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