Samsung GT-S5830C User Manual

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Assembling9AssemblingUnpackCheck your product box for the following items:Mobile device•Battery•Quick Start Guide•Use only Samsung-approved softwar

Settings99VPN settings ›Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). ► p. 89Mobile networks ›Use packet data• : Set to allow packet switch

Settings100Voice mail number ›Enter the number to access the voicemail service. You can obtain this number from your service provider.Call forwarding

Settings101Audible selection• : Set the device to sound when you select an application or option.Screen lock sounds• : Set the device to sound when

Settings102Set screen lock• : Set the unlock security code. When you have set your security code, this option changes to Change screen lock.None - :

Settings103ApplicationsChange the settings for managing installed applications.Unknown sources• : Select to download applications from any source. If

Settings104Accounts and syncChange the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation.Background data• : Select this setti

Settings105Swype ›Language• : Select a language for text input.You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing

Settings106Input languages• : Select languages for text input.You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing l

Settings107Text-to-speech settings ›Listen to an example• : Listen to the spoken text for an example. Install voice data for using the text-to-speech

Settings108Select time zone• : Set your home time zone.Set time• : Set the current time manually.Use 24-hour format• : Set to the time to be displa

Assembling10Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-colored 3 contacts facing down.If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can only use your de

Troubleshooting109TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:Co

Troubleshooting110Your device freezes or has fatal errorsIf your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain

Troubleshooting111Audio quality is poorEnsure that you are not blocking the device's internal •antenna.When you are in areas with weak signals o

Troubleshooting112Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to

Troubleshooting113Error messages appear when opening music filesSome music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons.

Troubleshooting114Another Bluetooth device is not locatedEnsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on •your device.Ensure that the Blue

Safety precautions115Safety precautionsTo prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before

Safety precautions116Caution: Follow all safety warnings and regulations when using your device in restricted areasTurn off your device where prohibit

Safety precautions117Turn off your device when in an aircraftUsing your device in an aircraft is illegal. Your device may interfere with the electroni

Safety precautions118Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto •accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where l

Assembling11Charge the batteryBefore using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.You can charge the device with the provided trav

Safety precautions119Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, •and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.D

Safety precautions120Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeAvoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may •shorten battery life.

Safety precautions121Use caution when using the device while walking or movingAlways be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or othe

Safety precautions122Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air bag •deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can ca

Safety precautions123Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification informationYour device conforms to U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stan

Safety precautions124INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH

Index125Indexaccess codes 109airplane mode 17alarmscreating 92stopping 92AllShare 84batterycharging 11installing 9Bluetoothactivating 81findin

Index126internetsee web browser 71language 105latitude 75memory cardformatting 15removing 15memoscreating 69viewing 69menu screenaccessing 24o

Index127locale and text 105location and security 102privacy 104SD card and phone storage 105sound 101voice input and output 107wireless and netw

Index128playing 56voice mail 42voice recorderplaying 70recording 70VPN connectionsconnecting to 91creating 90web browseradding bookmarks 73brow

Assembling12Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet.You can use the device while it is charging, but it •may take longer to fu

Assembling13Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port 3 on a PC.Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it may take some time befo

Assembling14Open the cover of the memory card slot on the side of 1 the device.Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts 2 facing down.Push

Assembling15Format the memory card ›Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on t

Assembling16Attach a hand strap (optional)Remove the back cover.1 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over 2 the small projection.Replace

Getting started17Getting startedTurn your device on and offTo turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the fi

Getting started18 ›KeysKey FunctionPower/Reset1/LockTurn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (pr

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Getting started19Icon DefinitionGPS activatedCall in progressCall on holdSpeakerphone activatedMissed callSynchronised with the webUploading dataDownl

Getting started20Icon DefinitionMusic playback in progressMusic playback pausedFM radio turned on in the backgroundError occurred or caution requiredB

Getting started21For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the •screen protection film before using your device.Your touch screen has a layer that

Getting started22You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your d

Getting started23 ›Use the notifications panelIn Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to op

Getting started24Access applicationsTo access your device’s applications,In Idle mode, select 1 to access the application list.Scroll left or right t

Getting started25To change the order of the main menu screens,In the application list, place your two fingers on the 1 screen and pinch.Tap and hold t

Getting started26Customise your deviceGet more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. ›Set the current time and dateIn Idle mod

Getting started27 ›Activate animation for switching windowsIn Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Display → Animation → Some an

Getting started28Set an unlock patternIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Patter

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

Getting started29 ›Lock your SIM or USIM cardYou can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. In Idle mode, open th

Getting started30Enter the password for your Samsung account again 5 and select OK.Enter a phone number including a country code 6 (with +).Enter the

Getting started31Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Symbol/Number mode and ABC mode. 3 Enter text by voice; This icon is available only w

Getting started32Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text.5 Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters.You can also tap the keys to enter text

Getting started33 ›Copy and paste textWhile you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.Place the

Getting started34Select 2 Accept when the terms and conditions appear.Search for a file or application and download it.3 ›Uninstall an applicationFro

Getting started35 ›Set up a server accountIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync.Select 2 Add account → an

Getting started36 ›Synchronise data manuallyIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync.Select an account.2 Pres

Communication37CommunicationCallingLearn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or custom

Communication38To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call, •press and hold the headset button.To end a call, press the headset but

Using this manual3Caution—situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipmentNote—notes, usage tips, or additional information ►Refer

Communication39 ›View and dial missed callsYour device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open th

Communication40Set 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

Communication41Add recipients of your message.3 Enter phone numbers manually, separating them •with a semicolon or a comma.Select phone numbers from

Communication42Select a contact.2 For a multimedia message, select a message to view 3 the details. ›Listen to voice mail messagesIf you have set miss

Communication43Enter a name or address in the recipient field.3 Enter a subject and message.4 To attach an image file, press [5 ] → Attach → a file.Se

Communication44Add a star to a messageFrom the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message.1 Select 2 Add star. The star icon next to the message is activate

Communication45Select 3 Contacts.You can enter an email address manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another option.Sel

Communication46To move the message to another folder, press [• ] → Move to folder.To load images from the message, press [• ] → Show pictures.To vie

Communication47Social HubLearn to access Social Hub™, the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages, cont

Entertainment48EntertainmentCameraLearn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5.0 me

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Entertainment49Press the Volume key to zoom in or out.4 The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution.Select 5 to take

Entertainment50Capture a photo in Smile shot mode ›Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces.In Idle mo

Entertainment51Customise camera settings ›Before taking a photo, select → to access the following options:Option FunctionExposure value Adjust the

Entertainment52Setting FunctionGPSSet the camera to include location information for your photos.To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations w

Entertainment53Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings.• : Resolution• : Length of video that can be recorded (according to avai

Entertainment54Customise camcorder settings ›Before recording a video, select → to access the following options:Option FunctionTimerSelect the leng

Entertainment55GalleryLearn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card.Supported file formats ›Type FormatImage Extension: bmp, gif, jpg

Entertainment56To use additional feature with a photo, press [• ] → More and use the following options.Details - : View photo details.Set as - : Set

Entertainment57Add music files to your memory card ›Start by transferring files to your memory card:Download from the wireless web. • ► p. 71Download

Entertainment58Number Function 3 Skip backward; Scan backward in a file •(tap and hold).Pause playback; Select • to resume playback.Skip forward; S

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Entertainment59Tap and hold a music file you want to add to a playlist 3 and then select Add to playlist → New.Enter a title for your new playlist and

Entertainment60FM 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

Entertainment61Number Function 5 Adjust the volume.Save a radio station automatically ›Plug a headset into the device.1 In Idle mode, open the applica

Entertainment62Add a radio station to the favourites list ›Plug a headset into the device.1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM Ra

Entertainment63Option FunctionShow station IDSet whether or not to show the station ID on the FM radio screen; Station IDs are available only from rad

Personal information64Personal informationContactsLearn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile

Personal information65Set a speed dial number ›In Idle mode, select 1 .Press [2 ] → More → Speed dial.Select a location number 3 → a contact.You can q

Personal information66Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group.3 Select 4 Save.Copy contacts ›To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to yo

Personal information67View the communication log ›You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email or SNS threads.In Idle mode, select 1

Personal information68View events ›To change the calendar view,In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar.Press [2 ] and select Day

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Personal information69Select 2 Create memo or press [ ] → Create.Enter your memo text.3 Press [4 ] to hide the keypad.Select a color to change a backg

Personal information70Play a voice memo ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice rec.Select 2 List.Select a voice memo to play.3 Yo

Web71WebWeb services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan.InternetLearn to access and bookmark your favourite

Web72To reload the current web page, press [• ] → Refresh.To go to the next page in history, press [• ] → Forward.To bookmark the current web page,

Web73Select 2 →Bookmarks.Select 3 Add.Enter a page title and a web address (URL).4 Select 5 OK.From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and u

Web74This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.Search for a specific location ›In Idle mode, open the application l

Web75LatitudeLearn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude™.In Idle mode, open the application list a

Web76NavigationLearn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance.Navigation maps, your current location, an

Web77If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 set whether or not to view the search history of your Google account.Enter a letter o

Web78Select a video.2 Select 3 →an option.Upload videos ›In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube.Press [2 ] → Upload and select

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Web79Select your Google account if it is linked to YouTube. 8 You can also select Add account and set up an account to sign in YouTube.Enter details o

Web80Samsung AppsSamsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device. Featuring a wealth of gam

Connectivity81ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of

Connectivity82 ›Send data using the Bluetooth wireless featureSelect a file or item, such as a contact, memo, or media 1 file, from an appropriate app

Connectivity83 ›Activate the Wi-Fi featureIn Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks →Wi-Fi settings →Wi-Fi

Connectivity84Customise DLNA settings for sharing ›media filesTo allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must acti

Connectivity85Select a player—the one that will play the media file. 5 Playback begins at the selected player.Control playback using icons of your dev

Connectivity86Select 2 Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.Select 3 Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings → Configure portable Wi

Connectivity87GPSYour device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services.To receive better GPS si

Connectivity88PC connectionsLearn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, y

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Connectivity89To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass s

Connectivity90Option FunctionEnable L2TP secretSet to use the L2TP secret password.Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password.Set user certificate

Connectivity91 ›Connect to a private networkIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networks → VPN settings.Selec

Tools92ToolsClockLearn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. ›Use the clock displayIn Idle mode, o

Tools93DownloadsLearn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Downloads.Select a

Tools94Some file formats are not supported depending •on the software of the device.If the file size exceeds the available memory, an •error can occ

Tools95Select 2 Accept to confirm, if you are launching this application for the first time.Select 3 Activate now → Close to activate ThinkFree Office

Tools96Enter your user name and password to access your 3 account, and then select Sign in.View and manage your documents on the server as 4 desired.S

Tools97Voice SearchLearn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice.This feat

Settings98SettingsAccess the Settings menuIn Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings.Select a setting category and select an option