Samsung GT-S5690 User Manual

GT-S5690user manual

Assembling10AssemblingUnpackCheck your product box for the following items:Mobile device ●Battery ●Quick start guide ●Use only Samsung-approved softwa

Connectivity100Option FunctionSet user certificateSelect a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from

Tools101ToolsClockLearn to use the clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events.Use the clock display ›In Idle mo

Tools102Delete an alarm ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock → .Select an alarm to delete.2 Select 3 Delete → OK.CalculatorLear

Tools103DownloadsLearn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Downloads.Select

Tools104My filesLearn to quickly and easily access all of your images, videos, music, sound clips, and other types of files stored in your memory card

Tools105Polaris OfficeLearn to create and view Polaris Office documents on your device and memory card.Create a document ›In Idle mode, open the appli

Tools106To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ●them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together. You can also press [] → Z

Tools107Task managerWith the task manager, you can view currently running applications and memory information. In Idle mode, open the application list

Settings108SettingsAccess the Settings menuIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings.Select a setting category and select an optio

Settings109Bluetooth settings ›Bluetooth ●: Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ► p. 90Device name ●: Set a Bluetooth name for your device.

Assembling11To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,If the device is on, press and hold [1 ] and select Power off → OK to turn it off.Turn the scr

Settings110Use only 2G networks ●: Set the device to connect only to a 2G network.Network operators ●: Search for available networks and select a netw

Settings111Additional settings ›Caller ID ●: Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls.Call waiting ●: Allow incoming call alerts whe

Settings112DisplayChange the settings for the display.Screen display ●:Font style - : Change the font type for the display text. You can download font

Settings113Set screen lock ●: Set the unlock security code. When you have set your security code, this option changes to Change screen lock.None - : D

Settings114ApplicationsChange the settings for managing installed applications.Unknown sources ●: Select to download applications from any source. If

Settings115Accounts and syncChange the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation.Background data ●: Select this settin

Settings116Select Input Method ›Select a default keypad type for text input.Swype ›Set the device to use the Swype keypad.Language ●: Select a languag

Settings117Samsung keypad ›Set the device to use the Samsung keypad.Portrait keypad types ●: Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keybo

Settings118Voice input and outputChange the settings for the voice recogniser and the text-to-speech feature.Voice recognition settings ›Language ●: S

Settings119AccessibilityAccessibility ●: Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded, such as Talkback or Kickback, which provide voice,

Assembling12Insert the battery.4 Replace the back cover and turn the screw clockwise to 5 lock the cover.Ensure that the screw is unlocked when you re

Troubleshooting120TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:Co

Troubleshooting121The touch screen responds slowly or improperlyIf your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try

Troubleshooting122Outgoing calls are not connectedEnsure that you have pressed the Dial key. ●Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network

Troubleshooting123The battery does not charge properly or the device turns offThe battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- ●coloured contacts w

Troubleshooting124Error messages appear when launching the FM radioThe FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an

Troubleshooting125Another Bluetooth device is not locatedEnsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on ●your device.Ensure that the Blue

Safety precautions126Safety precautionsTo prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before

Safety precautions127Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave • ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode

Safety precautions128If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interferenceSome hearing aids may be interfe

Safety precautions129Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend calls • in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain

Assembling13Charge the batteryBefore using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.You can charge the device with a travel adapter

Safety precautions130Do not store your device on slopesIf your device falls, it can be damaged.Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your

Safety precautions131If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use a flash close to the eyes of people or petsUsing a flash close to the eyes

Safety precautions132When speaking on the device:Hold the device upright, as you would with a traditional phone.• Speak directly into the mouthpiece.•

Safety precautions133When cleaning your device:Wipe your device or charger with a towel or a rubber.• Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotton

Safety precautions134Ensure access to emergency servicesEmergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before tr

Safety precautions135Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification informationYour device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human ex

Safety precautions136Correct disposal of batteries in this product(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery

Safety precautions137Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any conte

Index138Indexaccess codes 120alarmscreating 101deleting 102stopping 101batterycharging 13installing 10Bluetoothactivating 90finding and pairing

Index139memory cardformatting 17inserting 15removing 17memoscreating 77viewing 77menu screenaccessing 28organising applications 29messagesacces

Assembling14Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warrant

Index140synchronisationwith web accounts 40task manager 107text input 35text memos 77text messagessending 47viewing 48time and date, set 30touc

Index141activating 93finding and connecting to networks 93YouTubeuploading videos 87watching videos 87

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Assembling15Charge with a USB cable ›Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.Open the cover of the multifunction jack.1 Plug one end (micro-

Assembling16Your device supports only the FAT file structure for ●memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your

Assembling17Remove the memory card ›Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.In Idle mode, select 1 → Settings → Storage → Un

Getting started18Getting startedTurn your device on and offTo turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time,

Getting started19Get to know your deviceDevice layout ›EarpieceHome keyVolume keyMenu keyProximity sensorTouch screenMouthpieceBack keyHeadset jackInt

Using this manual2Using this manualThank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communic

Getting started20Maintain your water and dust resistant feature ›Your phone offers limited protection against accidental exposure to water in some con

Getting started21Keys ›Key FunctionPower/Reset1/LockTurn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (pr

Getting started22Icon DefinitionEDGE network connectedUMTS network connectedOpen WLANs availableWLAN connectedBluetooth activatedBluetooth headset con

Getting started23Icon DefinitionWi-Fi tethering activatedNo SIM or USIM cardNew text or multimedia messageNew email messageNew voice mail messageNew G

Getting started24Use the touch screenYour device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touc

Getting started25Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in ●or out while viewing photos or web pages.Pinch: Place two fingers far apa

Getting started26 ›Add items to the idle screenYou can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets

Getting started27Use the notifications panel ›In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to op

Getting started28To add a new panel, select ●.To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the ●thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location

Getting started29Organise applications ›You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into cate

Using this manual3Applications and their functions may vary by country, ●region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance is

Getting started30Customise your deviceGet more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.Set the current time and date ›In Idle mod

Getting started31Change your ringtone ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Sound → Phone ringtone.Select a ringtone from t

Getting started32 ›Set a screen lockYou can lock the touch screen by activating the screen lock feature. Your device will require the unlock code each

Getting started33Set an unlock passwordIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Passw

Getting started34 ›Activate the Find my mobile featureWhen someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device, the Find my mobile feature will auto

Getting started35Enter textYou can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.You cannot enter

Getting started36Number Function 2 Switch between Symbol/Number mode and ABC mode. 3 Enter text by voice.This feature may be unavailable depending on

Getting started37Release the finger on the last character.3 When the word displays correctly, select 4 to insert a space. If the correct word does no

Getting started38Number Function 5 Start a new line. 6 Enter text by voice.This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. 7

Getting started39Download applications from Android MarketBased on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing add

Using this manual4►Refer to—pages with related information; for example: ► p. 12 (represents “see page 12”)→Followed by—the order of options or menus

Getting started40Download files from the webFiles you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device. To lessen your risk, onl

Getting started41Set up a server account ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync.Select 2 Add account → an

Communication42CommunicationCallingLearn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or custom

Communication43Answer a callWhen a call comes in, drag 1 right until it reaches the dot.When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the

Communication44 ›Use options during a callYou can use the following options while a call is in progress:To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume k

Communication45View and dial missed calls ›Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open th

Communication46Set call waitingCall waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. In Idle mode, open

Communication47Send a text message ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select .Select 2 New message.Add recipients of your message.3 Enter

Communication48Select 6 and add an item.You can select a file from the file list or create a new photo, video, or sound.Select 7 Send to send the mes

Communication49Google MailYou can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail™ to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appe

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Communication50View email messages ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Google Mail.Select an email message.2 From the message view,

Communication51Filter messagesFrom the Inbox screen, press [1 ] → Go to labels.Select the label of the messages you want to view.2 EmailLearn to send

Communication52Add recipients of your message.3 Enter email addresses manually, separating them with a ●semicolon.Select email addresses from the lis

Communication53From the message view, use the following options:To move to the previous or next message, select ● or .To move the message to another

Communication54Start a chat ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Talk.Select a friend from the friend list. The chat screen opens.2 E

Entertainment55EntertainmentCameraLearn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 me

Entertainment56Number Function 1 Change the shooting mode. 2 Change the scene mode. 3 Change the flash setting. 4 Change the camera settings. 5 View t

Entertainment57Capture a photo by using preset options for ›various scenesYour camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You c

Entertainment58Capture a panoramic photo ›You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing l

Entertainment59Option FunctionEffects Apply a special effect.Metering Select a type of exposure metre.Image quality Set the quality level for your ph

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Entertainment60Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 4 adjustments. 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 Number Function 1 Change the recording mode (for

Entertainment61Select 7 to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.The camcorder may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card

Entertainment62Before recording a video, select → to access the following settings:Setting FunctionGuidelinesDisplay the guidelines on the preview

Entertainment63View a photo ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery.Select a folder.2 To change the view mode, select 3 or at

Entertainment64MusicLearn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file format

Entertainment65Control playback with the following keys:3 5 6 3 2 1 7 4 8 Number Function 1 Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system whe

Entertainment66You can control the music player with a headset. In ●Idle mode, press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. Press th

Entertainment67Adjust the following settings to customise your music 4 player:Option Function5.1 channelSet whether or not to activate the virtual 5.1

Entertainment68FM radioLearn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the r

Entertainment69Save a radio station automatically ›Plug a headset into the device.1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio.Pres

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Entertainment70Option FunctionBackground playingSet whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications. If this featu

Personal information71Personal informationContactsLearn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile

Personal information72Enter contact information.5 Select 6 Save to add the contact to memory.Find a contact ›1 In Idle mode, open the application list

Personal information73Create your namecard ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 .Press [2 ] → My profile.Enter your own personal deta

Personal information74 ›Copy contactsTo copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device,In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 .P

Personal information75To export contacts from your device to a memory card,In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 .Press [2 ] → Import/E

Personal information76Create an event ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar.Press [2 ] → More → Create.Enter the details of t

Personal information77Stop an event alarm ›If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. Open the

Personal information78Voice recorderLearn to operate your device’s voice recorder.To use the voice recorder, you must first insert a memory card.Recor

Web79WebWeb services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan.InternetLearn to access and bookmark your favourite

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Web80The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function 1 Enter the web address of a web page to access. 2 Open

Web81To view the download history, press [ ●] → More → Downloads.To customise the browser settings, press [ ●] → More → Settings.Search for informatio

Web82From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options:To open the web page in the current window, select ●Open.To open t

Web83MapsLearn to use Google Maps™ to find your location, search the online map for streets, cities, or countries, and get directions.This feature may

Web84Get directions to a specific destination ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps.Press [2 ] → Directions.Enter the addresses o

Web85Select 4 Yes .When your friend accepts your invitation, you can share locations.Press [5 ] → See map. Your friends’ locations are marked with the

Web86NavigationLearn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance.Navigation maps, your current location, an

Web87YouTubeLearn to view and upload videos via YouTube.This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.Watch videos ›In

Web88Samsung AppsSamsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of gam

Web89News & WeatherLearn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles.View the weather information ›In Idle mode, ope

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Connectivity90ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of

Connectivity91Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled ›devicesIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network

Connectivity92 ›Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless featureIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and network

Connectivity93 ›Activate the WLAN featureIn Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and network → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi.A

Connectivity94Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected ›Setup (WPS)Using WPS, you can connect to a secured network.To connect to a WLAN with a WPS b

Connectivity95Send data via a WLAN ›Select a file or item, such as a memo, media file, or web 1 address, from an appropriate application or My files.S

Connectivity96When you are finished, select 4 Save.From another device, locate your device’s name in the 5 available connection list and connect to th

Connectivity97Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.This feature ma

Connectivity98 ›Connect with Samsung KiesEnsure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www

Connectivity99VPN connectionsYou can create virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to your private network securely through a public network, such