Samsung GT-S5310I User Manual

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Getting started10Installing the SIM or USIM card and batteryInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the inc

Getting started11•Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.•Do not insert a memory card into the SIM c

Getting started12Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.3 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

Getting started13Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t

Getting started14•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.•If the device receives an unstabl

Getting started15Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deact

Getting started161 Remove the back cover.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Replace the back cover.Removing the

Getting started17Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the

Getting started18Holding the deviceDo not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the b

19BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.

Basics20Icon MeaningMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelUsing the tou

Basics21Finger gesturesTappingTo open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen

Basics22DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

Basics23FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage o

Basics24Rotating the screenMany applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to auto

Basics25NotificationsNotification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, devic

Basics26Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to ap

Basics27Moving a panelPinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.Removing a panelPinch on the screen, tap a

Basics28Applications screenThe Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed.On the Home screen, t

Basics29Using applicationsThis device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications.Opening an application

About this manual3•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you

Basics30Entering textUse the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to enter text.Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, y

Basics31Changing language keyboardsAdd languages to the keyboard, and then slide the space key left or right to change language keyboards.Entering tex

Basics32Joining Wi-Fi networksOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.Select a network from the

Basics33Removing accountsOn the Applications screen, tap Settings, select an account name under ACCOUNTS, select the account to remove, and then tap R

Basics34Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Basics35Setting a PINOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN.Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the passwo

Basics36Upgrading over the airThe device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Applicatio

37CommunicationPhoneUse this application to make or answer a call.Tap Phone on the Applications screen.Making callsMaking a callUse one of the followi

Communication38Finding contactsEnter a name, phone number, or email address to find a contact in the contacts list. As characters are entered, predict

Communication39Adding contactsTo add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, enter the number and tap Add to contacts.Sending a messageTa

About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of

Communication40Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.If the call waiting service is active, another cal

Communication41ContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication42Searching for contactsTap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•Tap the search field

Communication43Favourite contactsTap Favourites.Tap to add contacts to favourites.Tap → Remove from favourites to remove contacts from favourites.Co

Communication44Business cardTap Contacts.Create a business card and send it to others.Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, emai

Communication45Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Schedule message. Set a time and date, and then tap Done. The device will

Communication46Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Scheduled email. Tick Scheduled email, set a time and date, and then tap D

Communication47Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Gmail on the Applications screen.•This appl

Communication48Reading messagesPreview attachment.Keep the message for long-term storage.Mark the message as a reminder.Delete the message.Reply to th

Communication49Google+Use this application to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.Tap Google+ on the Applications screen.Th

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery13 Charging the battery15

Communication50ChatONUse this application to chat with any device. To use this application, you must sign in to your Samsung account or verify your ph

51Web & networkChromeUse this application to search for information and browse webpages.Tap Chrome on the Applications screen.This application may

Web & network52BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or

53MediaCameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 58)Tap Camera on

Media54Taking photosTaking a photoTap to take a photo.Display current mode.Change the shooting mode.Select among various effects that are available.

Media55Taking videosTaking a videoTap to take a video. To pause recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .Recording modeTap → to change the rec

Media56Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods:•Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.•Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom i

Media57Configuring settings for CameraTap → to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera

Media58GalleryUse this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.Viewing imagesLaunching Gallery displays available

Media59•Print: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Some printers may not be compatible with the device.•Rename: Rename the file.•

Table of Contents680 Data usage80 More networks81 Lock screen82 Sound82 Display83 Call84 Storage84 Battery85 Application manager85 Location servi

Media60Organising with foldersCreate a folder to organise images or videos stored in the device. You can copy or move files from one folder to another

Media61RadioListen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna.Tap Rad

Media62Scanning radio stationsTap → Scan, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the ra

63Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores64Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores65Play GamesUse this application to download and play games.Tap Play Games on the Applications screen.This application m

66UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Adding and ma

Utilities67Browsing memosBrowse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down.To search for a memo, tap .To send a memo to others, tap → Select, select a m

Utilities68To add an event or task more briefly, tap a date to select it and tap it again.Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with

Utilities69Changing calendar typeTap , and then select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others.Searching

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonMultipurpose jackEarpieceRecent apps buttonMicrophonePower buttonHome buttonTouch screenSpeakerMain antennaHea

Utilities70DriveUse this application to create and edit documents and share them with others via Google Drive storage. When you create documents or up

Utilities71AlarmSetting alarmsTap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Done.•Snooze: Set an inter

Utilities72CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.Rotate the device to landscape

Utilities73Playing voice memosSelect a voice memo to play.• : Pause playback.• / : Skip to the previous or next voice memo.Managing voice memosIn

Utilities74Search scopeTo select what applications to search, tap → Settings → Phone search, and then tick the items to search for.Google NowLaunch

Utilities75In a folder, tap , and then use one of the following options:•Select item: Select files or folders.•Create folder: Create a folder.•Vie

Utilities76Adding FTP server shortcuts to the deviceAdd an FTP server shortcut to the shortcuts area. Tap FTP, enter details such as server address, u

77Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

78SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings79Setting Network notificationThe device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify when available.On the

Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Do not u

Settings80Flight modeThis disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.Data usageKeep track of your data usag

Settings81VPNSet up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).Mobile networks•Mobile data: Use to allow packet switching data networks for netwo

Settings82SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds,

Settings83•Daydream: Set the device to launch a screensaver when your device is connected to a desktop dock or charging.•Font style: Change the font

Settings84•Ringtones and keypad tones:–Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls.–Vibrate when ringing: Set the device to vibrate and

Settings85Application managerView and manage the applications on your device.Location servicesChange settings for location information permissions.•M

Settings86•SIM Change Alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen.•Go to website: Acc

Settings87DefaultSelect a default keyboard type for text input.Samsung keyboardTo change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .The available options ma

Settings88Google voice typingTo change the voice input settings, tap .•Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input.•Block offensi

Settings89Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application dat

Getting started9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Battery•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device

Settings90AccessibilityAccessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settin

Settings91•Mono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud.•Turn off all sounds: Mute all device sounds.•Touch & hold del

92TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.When

Troubleshooting93The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the tou

Troubleshooting94Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Troubleshooting95Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended p

Troubleshooting96•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly.

Troubleshooting97Data stored on the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot re

English (MEA). 04/2014. Rev.1.0Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject