Samsung GT-S5839OKITCL Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys, Get to know the idle screen

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•Pinch: Place two fingers far apart, and then pinch them together.

•Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.

•You can adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Display → Screen timeout.

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations.

To lock, press the Power key. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing the Power key or the Home key and then flick the window with your finger.

You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device. ► p. 28

Get to know the idle screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items.

The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

››Add items to the idle screen

You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen,

1

Press [ ] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on

2

the idle screen.

Select the item category → an item:

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Contents GT-S5839i Through the functions and features of your device Using this manualRead me first Instructional icons Please keep this manual for future referenceTrademarks CopyrightCopyright 2011 Samsung Electronics Contents Web Communication Personal informationEntertainment Connectivity ToolsSafety precautions SettingsTroubleshooting IndexAssembling Install the SIM or Usim card and batteryUnpack Remove the back cover To install the SIM or Usim card and batterySelect Power off → OK to turn it off Contacts facing downCharge the battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover›› Charge with the travel adapter Outlet›› Charge with the USB cable Power outletInsert a memory card optional Multifunction jackIt locks in place DeviceFacing down Close the cover of the memory card slot›› Format the memory card ›› Remove the memory cardPhone storage → Unmount SD card → OK Attach a hand strap optional Small projectionGet to know your device Getting startedTurn your device on and off ›› Device layout››Keys Icon Definition ››Indicator iconsYour region or service provider Call in progress GPS activatedBattery power level Error occurred or caution requiredCurrent time Use the touch screen ›› Add items to the idle screen Lock or unlock the touch screen and keysGet to know the idle screen Idle screen›› Remove items from the idle screen ›› Move items on the idle screen›› Use the notifications panel To access your device’s applications Access applicationsSelect an application ›› Access recent applications ›› Organise applications›› Use the task manager ›› Adjust the volume of the ringtonesCustomise your device ›› Set the current time and date›› Change your ringtone ›› Switch to Silent mode›› Activate animation for switching Windows ›› Select a wallpaper for the idle screen›› Adjust the brightness of the display ›› Set a screen lockContinue → Password›› Lock your SIM or Usim card Lock → Lock SIM card›› Change the keypad type ›› Activate the Find my mobile featureEnter text AlertOn the screen ABC modeInput method For the Samsung keypadContinue until you have finished the word ›› Enter text using the Swype keypadFrom the screen You can also tap the keys to enter text›› Copy and paste text Download applications from Android Market ›› Install an application›› Uninstall an application Download files from the webSynchronise data ›› Set up a server account›› Activate automatic sync ›› Synchronise data manually Calling Communication›› Make or answer a call To dial the number ›› Use a headset›› Use options during a call To end a call, press the headset buttonTo switch between the two calls, select Swap ›› Use additional features›› View and dial missed calls Select a condition Select Enable›› View call logs → Logs›› Send a multimedia message Messaging›› Send a text message Select New message›› Listen to voice mail messages ›› View a text or multimedia message→ Insert smiley ›› View email messages Google Mail›› Send an email message Google MailSelect Change labels ›› Set up an email account›› Organise email by labels Select a label to add and select OKEmail accounts Enter your email address and passwordFollow the on-screen instructions ›› Add friends to your friend list Talk›› View an email message → an email accountSocial Hub ›› Start a chatCamera AdjustmentsEntertainment ›› Capture a photoNumber of photos you can take according to available memory ›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Make any necessary adjustments›› Capture a panoramic photo ›› Customise camera settings→ Panorama Image Setting Function → to accessSetting Function Guidelines Sound when capturing a photoStorage location Change the recording mode for ›› Record a videoResolution Change the resolution option White balance ›› Customise camcorder settingsRecording in the highest resolution Or black and white tonesGallery ››Supported file formats›› Play a video ›› View a photoGallery ›› Play music Music›› Add music files to your memory card MusicOpen the playlist Then select Add to playlist → New ›› Use the party shuffle feature›› Create a playlist Press → Party shuffle›› Listen to the FM radio ›› Customise music player settingsFM radio RadioPress → Scan → a scanning option ›› Save a radio station automaticallyControl the FM radio with the following keys AutomaticallyBackground ›› Customise FM radio settingsRadio Option Function Region Select your region PlayingInformation Option FunctionShow station AlternativeKeypad Contacts›› Create a contact Select Add to Contacts →›› Create your namecard ›› Find a contact›› Set a speed dial number Press → More → Speed dial›› Create a group of contacts Accounts›› Copy contacts ›› View social network activities ›› Import or export contacts›› View the communication log → History›› View events Calendar›› Create an event Calendar›› Create a memo ›› Stop an event alarmMemo ›› View memos›› Play a voice memo Voice recorder›› Record a voice memo RecorderInternet Web›› Browse web pages To bookmark the current web page, press → Add bookmark To customise browser settings, press → More → SettingsTo view the download history, press → More → Downloads ›› Bookmark your favourite web pages ›› Search for information by voiceSelect → Bookmarks Select → Most visited or History Maps›› Search for a specific location MapsLatitude Navigation PlacesPlaces ›› Watch videos Google SearchYouTube Google Search›› Share videos ›› Upload videos›› Read news articles News & Weather›› View the weather information WeatherMarket Samsung AppsSelect I Accept Feature BluetoothSettings Connectivity›› Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature ›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices›› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Settings → Scan devices→ Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi Wi-Fi›› Activate the Wlan feature ›› Find and connect to a WlanAllShare ›› Customise Dlna settings for sharing Media files→ Add Wi-Fi network ›› Add a Wlan manuallySelect Add to playlist ›› Play your files on another Dlna enabled device›› Play files of one device on the other device My phoneMobile network sharing Portable hotspot Your device to a PCYour device shares the mobile network connection on your PC PC connections ›› Activate location servicesSettings → Location and security ›› Connect with Samsung KiesVPN connections ›› Connect as a mass storage device››Set up VPN connections → Add VPN›› Connect to a private network Tools ClockCalculator CalculatorDownloads To perform basic mathematical operationsMy files ›› Supported file formats›› View and edit a document on your device ThinkFree Office›› Create a new document ThinkFree Office›› Manage documents online SIM ToolkitTask manager FindVoice Search SearchAccess the Settings menu SettingsWireless and networks Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs ›› VPN settingsPortable Wi-Fi hotspot settings ›› Tethering and portable hotspotCall settings Screen display SoundDisplay Home screenLocation and security Set up SIM card lockBrightness Set the brightness of the display Change the settings for managing installed applications ApplicationsPrivacy Accounts and syncDevelopment ›› Select language SD card and phone storageLocale and text ›› Select input method›› Samsung keypad Input languages Select languages for text input›› Text-to-speech settings ›› Voice recognition settingsVoice input and output Date and time AccessibilityChange the settings for accessibility features About phoneTroubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messagesCalls are being dropped Your device freezes or has fatal errorsTouch screen responds slowly or improperly → Erase everythingIncoming calls are not connected When dialling from contacts, the call is not connectedOutgoing calls are not connected Others cannot hear you speaking on a callError messages appear when launching the camera Battery does not charge properly or the device turns offYour device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when launching the FM radio Error messages appear when opening music filesAnother Bluetooth device is not located Safety precautions Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careTurn off your device where prohibited Turn off your device when in an aircraft Proper care and use of your mobile device Keep your device dryDo not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Use caution when exposed to flashing lights\ Use caution when using the device while walking or moving When cleaning your device Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Keep your personal and important data safeCorrect disposal of this product Correct disposal of batteries in this productDisclaimer Index Finding and pairing withBluetooth  PC  WLAN  Viewing missed 39 waiting Sending text  Setting email accounts  Sending  Setting accounts 44 viewing See web browser  105 108101 102Video player 56 videos Declaration of Conformity R&TTE To install Kies PC Sync
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