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