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GT-S5830i
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Contents
Assembling
Getting started
Contents
Communication
Personal information
Entertainment
6 Contents
Connectivity
Tools
Contents
Bluetooth
Settings
Troubleshooting
Safety precautions
Index
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery
Assembling
Unpack
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery
Charge the battery
Insert the battery Replace the back cover
Assembling
›› Charge with the travel adapter
multifunction jack
outlet
Open the cover of the multifunction jack
Insert a memory card optional
›› Charge with the USB cable
Assembling
the device
›› Remove the memory card
›› Format the memory card
In Idle mode, select → Settings → SD card and
phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK
Attach a hand strap optional
16 Assembling
Getting started
Turn your device on and off
Get to know your device
›› Device layout
››Keys
››Indicator icons
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
Icon
Roaming outside of normal service area
FM radio turned on in the background
20 Getting started
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
›› Use the notifications panel
Tap and hold an item to move
Access applications
›› Add or remove panels to the idle screen
›› Access recent applications
›› Organise applications
›› Adjust the volume of the ringtones
Customise your device
›› Use the task manager
›› Set the current time and date
›› Switch to Silent mode
›› Activate animation for switching windows
›› Change your ringtone
›› Select a wallpaper for the idle screen
›› Adjust the brightness of the display
›› Set a screen lock
Set an unlock pattern
Set an unlock PIN code
Set an unlock password
›› Lock your SIM or USIM card
→ Password
Continue
›› Activate the Find my mobile feature
Enter text
›› Change the keypad type
Settings → Location and security → SIM Change
›› Enter text using the Samsung keypad
This feature may be unavailable
6 Access the keypad settings Change the keypad type tap and hold
traditional keypad or handwriting input methods
›› Enter text using the Swype keypad
When the word displays correctly, select
Release the finger on the last character
Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters
›› Copy and paste text
›› Install an application
›› Uninstall an application
Download applications from Android Market
Download files from the web
›› Set up a server account
Synchronise data
›› Activate automatic sync
Settings → Accounts and sync
›› Synchronise data manually
Settings → Accounts and sync
36 Getting started
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Communication
Calling
›› Make or answer a call
Make a call
›› Use a headset
›› Use options during a call
Reject a call
Call an international number
›› Use additional features
Use Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode
›› View and dial missed calls
Settings → Call settings → Fixed Dialing Numbers → Enable FDN
›› View call logs
Set call forwarding
Set call waiting
select Enable
Messaging
›› Send a text message
›› Send a multimedia message
Select New message
›› View a text or multimedia message
›› Listen to voice mail messages
→ Insert smiley
and add an item
Google Mail
›› Send an email message
›› View email messages
Google Mail
›› Set up an email account
Email
›› Organise email by labels
Add a label to a message
›› Send an email message
1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Email
Select the text input field and enter your email text
Talk
›› View an email message
›› Add friends to your friend list
Social Hub
›› Start a chat
invitation
smiley
Entertainment
Camera
›› Capture a photo
Camera
Number Function Check the camera status and settings Resolution
›› Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes
›› Capture a photo in Smile shot mode
Make any necessary adjustments
Camera
›› Customise camera settings
›› Capture a panoramic photo
Camera
→ Panorama
Select a type of exposure metre
›› Record a video
Camera
›› Customise camcorder settings
Press the Volume key to zoom in or out
Gallery
››Supported file formats
›› View a photo
›› Play a video
Gallery
Gallery
Music
›› Add music files to your memory card
›› Play music
Music
3 Control playback with the following keys
›› Use the party shuffle feature
›› Create a playlist
Music
and then select Add to playlist → New
›› Customise music player settings
FM radio
›› Listen to the FM radio
Music
›› Save a radio station automatically
Number
radio
›› Customise FM radio settings
›› Add a radio station to the favourites list
radio
radio
when the current signal is weak
Set whether or not to show the
radio stations that provide this
Set whether or not the FM radio
Contacts
›› Create a contact
Personal information
Select
›› Find a contact
›› Set a speed dial number
›› Create your namecard
Press → More → Speed dial
accounts
›› Create a group of contacts
›› Copy contacts
›› Retrieve contacts from your community
›› Import or export contacts
›› View the communication log
›› View social network activities
→ History
Calendar
›› Create an event
›› View events
Calendar
›› Stop an event alarm
Memo
›› Create a memo
›› View memos
Voice recorder
›› Record a voice memo
›› Play a voice memo
recorder
Internet
›› Browse web pages
To customise browser settings, press → More → Settings
›› Search for information by voice
›› Bookmark your favourite web pages
Internet
Internet
›› Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history
Maps
›› Search for a specific location
Internet
Latitude
›› Get directions to a specific destination
map or My places
Get directions
Places
Navigation
Places
Google Search
YouTube
›› Watch videos
Google Search
›› Share videos
›› Upload videos
YouTube
YouTube
News & Weather
›› View the weather information
›› Read news articles
Weather
Samsung Apps
Market
Market
3 Search for and download applications as desired
Bluetooth
›› Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature
Connectivity
settings
›› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices
›› Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
›› Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
settings → Scan devices
Wi-Fi
›› Activate the WLAN feature
›› Find and connect to a WLAN
→ Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi
›› Customise DLNA settings for sharing media files
AllShare
›› Add a WLAN manually
→ Add Wi-Fi network
›› Play your files on another DLNA enabled device
›› Play files of one device on the other device
AllShare
Select Add to playlist
Mobile network sharing
WLAN
›› Share your device’s mobile network via
Settings → Wireless and networks → Tethering and portable hotspot
feature
›› Share your device’s mobile network via
your device to a PC
portable hotspot
›› Activate location services
PC connections
›› Connect with Samsung Kies
Settings → Location and security
VPN connections
›› Connect as a mass storage device
Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on
When you are finished, select Disconnect storage
››Set up VPN connections
→ Add VPN
›› Connect to a private network
Enter the user name and password and select Connect
Settings → Wireless and networks → VPN settings
Select a private network to connect
›› Set a new alarm
›› Stop an alarm
›› Delete an alarm
Tools
Calculator
Downloads
Calculator
panel
My files
›› Supported file formats
ThinkFree Office
›› Create a new document
›› View and edit a document on your device
ThinkFree Office
SIM Toolkit
Task manager
›› Manage documents online
Find
Voice Search
In Idle mode, open the application list and select Task manager
Search
Settings
Access the Settings menu
Wireless and networks
›› Flight mode
›› VPN settings
›› Tethering and portable hotspot
›› Mobile networks
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings
Call settings
›› Voice mail service
›› Additional settings
››Fixed Dialing Numbers
Sound
Display
Screen display
Home screen
Location and security
Set up SIM card lock
Alert message recipients Add or edit recipients for the alert message
Applications
Accounts and sync
Privacy
Development
SD card and phone storage
Locale and text
›› Select language
›› Select input method
›› Samsung keypad
›› Voice recognition settings
›› Text-to-speech settings
Voice input and output
Accessibility
Date and time
About phone
Troubleshooting
Your device displays network or service error messages
Your device freezes or has fatal errors
The touch screen responds slowly or improperly
Calls are being dropped
110 Troubleshooting
When dialling from contacts, the call is not connected
The device beeps and the battery icon flashes
Outgoing calls are not connected
Incoming calls are not connected
The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off
Error messages appear when launching the camera
Your device is hot to the touch
Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged
Error messages appear when launching the FM radio
Error messages appear when opening music files
Another Bluetooth device is not located
A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC
Safety precautions
Warning Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion
Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets
Do not bend or damage the power cord
Turn off your device where prohibited
116 Safety precautions
Do not use your device near other electronic devices
Do not use your device near a pacemaker
Turn off your device when in an aircraft
Safety precautions
Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments
Proper care and use of your mobile device
118 Safety precautions
Keep your device dry
Safety precautions
Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas
Do not store your device on slopes
Do not store your device near magnetic fields
Use caution when exposed to flashing lights\
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery
120 Safety precautions
When speaking on the device
Protect your hearing and ears when using a headset
Use caution when using the device while walking or moving
Safety precautions
When cleaning your device
Install mobile devices and equipment with caution
Allow only qualified personnel to service your device
Ensure access to emergency services
Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information
Safety precautions
Keep your personal and important data safe
Do not distribute copyright-protected material
Correct disposal of this product
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
124 Safety precautions
Disclaimer
Safety precautions
Index
access codes
international numbers
devices
device
sending 41 viewing
adding files
news and weather
PC connections
locking 22 using
installing 9 locking
connecting to 91 creating
finding and connecting to networks
Declaration of Conformity R&TTE
GSM WCDMA Wi-Fi Mobile Phone GT-S5830i
Samsung Electronics
To install Kies PC Sync