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