Samsung GT-S5690KOAEUR, GT-S5690TAAVIA manual ››Lock your SIM or Usim card, Set an unlock password

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Set an unlock password

1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Password.

2 Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select Continue.

3 Enter the password again and select OK.

››Lock your SIM or USIM card

You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

→ Location and security → Set up SIM card lock → Lock SIM card.

Enter your PIN and select OK.

Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device.

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If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your SIM or USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.

If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service provider to unblock it.

Getting started

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Contents GT-S5690 Read me first Using this manualPlease keep this manual for future reference Instructional iconsCopyright Represents the Menu keyCopyright 2012 Samsung Electronics Trademarks Contents Mobile network sharing 102 101103 104120 Unpack AssemblingAssembling Assembling ››Charge with a travel adapter Charge the batteryAssembling Insert a memory card optional ››Charge with a USB cableGB depending on memory card manufacturer and type Assembling ››Format the memory card ››Remove the memory cardTurn your device on and off Getting started››Device layout Get to know your device››Maintain your water and dust resistant feature Keys ››Indicator iconsGetting started Current time Use the touch screen Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys Get to know the idle screen››Add items to the idle screen ››Move items on the idle screen››Remove items from the idle screen ››Add or remove panels to the idle screen ››Use the notifications panelAccess applications ››Organise applications ››Access recent applications››Use the task manager Press → Save››Switch to Silent mode ››Adjust the volume of the ringtonesCustomise your device ››Set the current time and date››Adjust the brightness of the display ››Activate animation for switching windows››Change your ringtone ››Select a wallpaper for the idle screenSet an unlock pattern ››Set a screen lockSet an unlock PIN code → Location and security → Set screen lock → PatternSet an unlock password ››Lock your SIM or Usim cardIdle mode, open the application list and select → Location and security → SIM change alert ››Activate the Find my mobile featureTo create a Samsung account, select Sign up Select Alert message recipients››Enter text using the Samsung keypad Enter text››Change the keyboard type ››Enter text using the Swype keypad Release the finger on the last character Number Function ››Copy and paste text››Uninstall an application ››Install an applicationSelect Uninstall → OK Download applications from Android MarketDownload files from the web Synchronise data→ Unknown sources → OK ››Activate automatic sync ››Set up a server account››Synchronise data manually → Accounts and syncCalling Communication››Make or answer a call Make a callAnswer a call ››Use a headsetReject a call Call an international number››Use options during a call Use Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode ››Use additional features→ Call → Fixed Dialling Numbers → Enable FDN ››View and dial missed calls››View call logs MessagingSet call waiting Logs››Send a text message ››Send a multimedia messageSelect New message ››Listen to voice mail messages ››View a text or multimedia message››Send an email message Google Mail››Organise email by labels ››View email messagesAdd a label to a message MailFilter messages ››Set up an email account››View an email message ››Add friends to your friend list Talk→ Reply ForwardSocial Hub Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub››Start a chat Idle mode, open the application list and select SocialEntertainment Camera››Capture a photo Entertainment Select → Smile shot ››Capture a photo in Smile shot mode››Capture a panoramic photo ››Customise camera settings››Record a video Entertainment Select to stop recording Video is saved automatically ››Customise camcorder settingsAfter recording videos, select to view the recorded videos To delete a video, select DeleteGallery → to accessSupported file formats Type Format Image››Play a video ››View a photoMusic ››Add music files to your memory card››Play music Control playback with the following keys Number Function Tapping the barOpen the playlist ››Customise music player settings ››Use the party shuffle featureTo turn off the party shuffle feature, press → Party Press → Party shuffleMusic Hub Equaliser Select a default equaliser type››Listen to the FM radio FM radio››Save a radio station automatically ››Customise FM radio settings››Add a radio station to the favourites list RadioOption Function Background Background while using otherPlaying Can control the FM radio fromContacts Personal information››Create a contact Select Add to Contacts → Create contact››Find a contact ››Set a speed dial numberPress → More → Speed dial ››Retrieve contacts from your community accounts ››Create your namecard››Create a group of contacts Press → View SNS Friends››Import or export contacts ››Copy contactsPress → Import/Export → Export to SIM card Press → Import/Export → Import from SD cardCalendar ››View the communication log››View social network activities ››View events ››Create an eventCalendar Press → More → Create Enter the details of the event as required. Select DoneMemo ››Stop an event alarm››Create a memo ››View memos››Record a voice memo Voice recorder››Play a voice memo RecorderWeb Internet››Browse web pages To go to a next page in history, press ››Bookmark your favourite web pages ››Search for information by voiceIdle mode, open the application list and select Internet Select → Bookmarks››Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history New windowSelect → Most visited or History Maps ››Search for a specific locationTogether. You can also select Latitude ››Get directions to a specific destinationSelect → Select from Contacts or Add via email address Places Navigation ››Watch videos YouTube››Upload videos YouTubeSamsung Apps MarketSamsung Apps ››View the weather information News & Weather››Read news articles Idle mode, open the application list and select News››Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature Bluetooth→ Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature→ Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Scan devices ››Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devicesWi-Fi ››Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature→ Wireless and network → Bluetooth settings → Discoverable → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings ››Activate the Wlan feature→ Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Add Wi-Fi network ››Find and connect to a WlanSetup WPS Wi-Fi Direct→ Wi-Fi Direct ››Connect your device to another Wlan deviceMobile network sharing → Wireless and network → Tethering and portable hotspot››Send data via a Wlan ››Receive data via a Wlan››Share your device’s mobile network via USB When you are finished, select SavePC connections ››Activate location services→ Location and security Satellites Your location››Connect as a mass storage device ››Connect with Samsung Kies→ Wireless and network → VPN settings → Add VPN ››Set up VPN connectionsEnter the L2TP secret password VPN connections››Connect to a private network ››Stop an alarm ››Set a new alarmTools ClockCalculator ››Delete an alarmCardioTrainer Select Delete → OKGoogle Search DownloadsMusic My filesPolaris Office ››Create a document››Open a document ››Manage documents online SIM ToolkitIdle mode, open the application list and select Polaris OfficeTask manager Voice SearchSearch Settings Access the Settings menuWireless and network ››VPN settings ››Bluetooth settingsSet up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs ››Tethering and portable hotspotCall ››Voicemail service››Fixed Dialling Numbers ››Voicemail number››Additional settings Change the settings for various sounds on your deviceSound Location and security DisplayScreen display Home screenSet up SIM card lock Development ApplicationsPrivacy Accounts and syncStorage Language and keyboardSelect a default keypad type for text input ››Select Input Method››Swype ››Samsung keypad ››Text-to-speech settings ››Voice recognition settingsVoice input and output Engines View the text-to-speech engines in your deviceDate and time AccessibilityTorchlight About phoneTroubleshooting → Erase everything Touch screen responds slowly or improperlyEnsure that you have pressed the Dial key If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connectedNumber you are dialling Ensure that your device is turned onBattery does not charge properly or the device turns off Error messages appear when opening music files Another Bluetooth device is not located Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Safety precautions127 128 Proper care and use of your mobile device 130 131 132 133 134 Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Correct disposal of batteries in this product 137 Index BatteryFixed dialling number mode Flight mode 18 FM radio Wlan YouTube To install Kies PC Sync

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GT-S5690KOAMGF, GT-S5690TAANEE, GT-S5690TAAWIN, GT-S5690KOADRE, GT-S5690TAAORC specifications

The Samsung GT-S5690, also known as the Samsung Galaxy Xcover, was designed as a rugged smartphone that caters to users with an active lifestyle or those working in demanding environments. This device exemplifies durability, offering dust and water resistance that meets IP67 standards, meaning it can withstand immersion in water up to a certain depth for a limited time. This feature makes the Galaxy Xcover a reliable choice for hikers, construction workers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

The device features a robust build, resulting in a slightly bulkier profile compared to standard smartphones. The GT-S5690 series includes various models such as the GT-S5690KOAXET, GT-S5690TAATIM, GT-S5690KOAITV, GT-S5690KOATIM, and GT-S5690TAAITV, each catering to different regional markets and carrier requirements but sharing core specifications.

Equipped with a 3.6-inch HVGA display, the Galaxy Xcover provides adequate visibility, even in bright sunlight, which is paramount for outdoor use. The screen is designed robustly to resist scratches and impacts, contributing to its overall rugged persona. Beneath its sturdy exterior lies a 1 GHz single-core processor, which, while modest by current standards, offers sufficient power for basic tasks and applications.

The smartphone operates on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), providing access to essential apps and functionality. Users can also enjoy a 3 megapixel rear camera which enables users to capture their adventures. The camera is complemented by features like auto-focus and LED flash, which are beneficial in diverse lighting conditions.

For connectivity, the Galaxy Xcover supports 3G, Bluetooth 3.0, and Wi-Fi, letting users stay connected while on the go. Its removable battery, rated at 1500 mAh, ensures extended usage times, making it ideal for those who may not have access to charging points during their outdoor activities.

In summary, the Samsung GT-S5690 series stands out with its sturdy build, waterproof capabilities, and user-friendly features, making it an optimum choice for individuals who need a reliable smartphone that matches their active lifestyles.