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GT-S5830L

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Page 2: ...the actual product Content in this user manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject to change without prior notice Refer to www samsung...

Page 3: ...wer Lock key Sound sources wallpapers and images provided in this device are licensed for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners Extracting and using these materials for commercial or...

Page 4: ...yright 2011 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this user manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by a...

Page 5: ...g started 17 Turn your device on and off 17 Get to know your device 17 Use the touch screen 20 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 22 Get to know the idle screen 22 Access applications 24 Customi...

Page 6: ...uTube 75 News Weather 76 Samsung Apps 77 Market 77 Connectivity 78 Bluetooth 78 Wi Fi 80 AllShare 81 Email 42 Social Hub 44 Entertainment 45 Camera 45 Gallery 53 Music 54 FM Radio 58 Personal informat...

Page 7: ...98 Privacy 98 SD card and phone storage 99 Search 99 Language and keyboard 99 Voice input and output 101 Accessibility 102 USB tethering and portable hotspot 83 PC connections 84 VPN connections 85 To...

Page 8: ...Contents 8 Date and time 102 About phone 102 Troubleshooting 103 Safety precautions 108 Index 117...

Page 9: ...ilable in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer The supplied accessories perform best for your device Accessories other t...

Page 10: ...down If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card you can only use your device s non network services and some menus To install the SIM or USIM card and battery If the device is on press and hold 1 and sel...

Page 11: ...g approved chargers and cables Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device When your battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and display a low batte...

Page 12: ...While charging the device may heat up This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If your device is not charging properly bring your device and the charger to a Samsung...

Page 13: ...with maximum capacities of 32 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type When the battery is fully charged the battery icon is 4 no longer moving unplug the travel adapter from the device and t...

Page 14: ...y not be fully compatible with your device Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card Your device supports only the FAT file st...

Page 15: ...ranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card first unmount it for safe removal In Idle mode select 1 Settings SD card and phone st...

Page 16: ...Assembling 16 Attach 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 the back cover 3...

Page 17: ...press and hold and select Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes and hospitals To...

Page 18: ...een Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen Home Return to the idle screen Open the list of recent applications press and hold Back Return to the previous screen Volume Adjust the...

Page 19: ...wnloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider Icon Definition No sign...

Page 20: ...een Your device s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions Learn basic actions to use the touch screen Icon Definition WLAN hotspot activated No SIM or USIM card New text or mult...

Page 21: ...iod You can adjust the backlight time In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Display Screen timeout To avoid scratching the touch screen do not use sharp tools Do not allow the tou...

Page 22: ...Add shortcuts to items such as applications bookmarks and contacts Folders Create a new folder or add folders for your contacts Wallpapers Set a background image Lock or unlock the touch screen and ke...

Page 23: ...e theWLAN connection feature p 80 B T Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature p 78 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Silent Activate or deactivate Silent mode Auto ro...

Page 24: ...You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organize widgets according to your prefere...

Page 25: ...Select an application to access 2 Press 4 to return to the previous screen Press the Home key to return to the idle screen Your device has a built in motion sensor that detects its orientation If you...

Page 26: ...he ringtones Press theVolume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device It can run more than one application at the same time However multit...

Page 27: ...select 1 Settings Display Brightness Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the following In Idle mode open the application list and select Keypad and tap and hold Open the sho...

Page 28: ...r a new PIN numeric and select 2 Continue Drag the slider 2 to adjust the level of brightness Select 3 OK The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power...

Page 29: ...ing on the screen You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages p 99 Enter the PIN again and select 3 OK Set an unlock...

Page 30: ...itional characters Change the keyboard type You can change the keyboard type Tap and hold the text input field and select Input method a keyboard type Swype or Samsung keypad Enter text using the Swyp...

Page 31: ...t using the Samsung keypad Select 1 Portrait keypad types and select a text input method You can select one of key input methods QWERTY or traditional keypad or handwriting input methods Enter text by...

Page 32: ...pe Copy and paste text While you are entering text you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications Place the cursor where you want to start 1 Tap and hold the text input field...

Page 33: ...wnload the item immediately If you select Buy select OK Then you need to enter your credit card information Follow the on screen instructions Tap and hold the highlighted text 5 Select 6 Copy to copy...

Page 34: ...n your device and will automatically begin synchronization and vice versa This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Uninstall an application From the Android Market...

Page 35: ...or synchronization Set up a server account In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select 2 Add account an account type Follow the on screen instructions to comp...

Page 36: ...idental inputs Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Keypad and...

Page 37: ...when a call waiting tone sounds The device asks whether to end or hold the first call You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature Reject a call When a call comes in drag left un...

Page 38: ...nd select 1 Settings Call settings Fixed Dialing Numbers Enable FDN To open the dialing screen select Dialpad To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset select Headset To turn off t...

Page 39: ...e directly to a contact by flicking the contact to the left or right Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card 2 and select OK Select 3 FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN mode Set ca...

Page 40: ...ssage text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Select 5 Send to send the message Select a log to view its details 3 From the detail view you can dial the number send a message to the number or add...

Page 41: ...d Send a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select New message Select 2 Contacts You can enter a number manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting...

Page 42: ...ts Press Accounts and select one you want to retrieve messages from Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server callers may leave voice messages...

Page 43: ...server to view new messages After retrieving email messages you can view them offline In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Email an email account Press 2 Refresh to update the message l...

Page 44: ...ation list and select 1 Social Hub Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub 2 Select an email message 3 From the message view use the following options To reply to the message press Reply To f...

Page 45: ...ce appears only in the landscape orientation Tap the screen to hide or display icons in the viewfinder The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period The memory capac...

Page 46: ...n also double tap the screen to zoom in or out To send a photo to others select Share To set a photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a contact select Set as To delete a photo select Delete Numbe...

Page 47: ...an image and detects their smiles When the subject smiles the device automatically takes a photo Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined set...

Page 48: ...ign the 6 green frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the next photo Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo 7 Capture...

Page 49: ...w screen Review Set the camera to display the taken image Customize camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Exposure value Set the exposure value F...

Page 50: ...d make any necessary 4 adjustments 5 6 7 2 3 4 1 Setting Function GPS Set the camera to include location information for your photos To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal...

Page 51: ...To view more videos scroll left or right To send a video to others select Share To play a video select Play To delete a video select Delete Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings R...

Page 52: ...options Customize camcorder settings Before recording a video select to access the following options Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video Res...

Page 53: ...e screen with two fingers and spread them apart move your fingers closer together to zoom out To start a slideshow in the selected folder select Slideshow Tap the screen to stop the slideshow Gallery...

Page 54: ...imy rtx ota amr wav mxmf Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Play a video 1...

Page 55: ...ic files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card Download from the wireless web p 68 Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies p 84 Receive via Bluetooth p 79 Copy...

Page 56: ...VD movies WOW HD significantly improves the playback quality of audio delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail Create a playlist...

Page 57: ...tem when a headset is connected Equaliser Select a default equalizer type Press 3 Add to playlist New Enter a title for your new playlist and select 4 Save To add more music files to the playlist play...

Page 58: ...station FM Radio Learn 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 radio antenna Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into th...

Page 59: ...option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Add a radio station to the favorites list Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM...

Page 60: ...ent signal is weak FM auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time Customize FM radio settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 FM Radio Pres...

Page 61: ...emory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Enter contact information 4 Select 5 Save to add the contact to memory You can also create a c...

Page 62: ...ttaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature Find a contact 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Scroll up or down on the contact list 2 Selec...

Page 63: ...lect 1 Press 2 Import Export Export to SIM card Select contacts to copy and select 3 Export Yes Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and s...

Page 64: ...list and select 1 History Select an item you want to view 2 Import or export contacts To import contact files in vcf format from a memory card to your device In Idle mode open the application list and...

Page 65: ...cheduled events are indicated by a blue bar To select today s date press Today Select an event to view its details 3 View social network activities You can view the recent activities of contacts in so...

Page 66: ...Enter your memo text 3 Press 4 to hide the keypad Select a color to change a background color 5 Select 6 Save Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event the event alarm icon will ap...

Page 67: ...recorder Select 2 List Select a voice memo to play 3 You can send the voice memo to others by pressing Share View memos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Memo Select a memo to view...

Page 68: ...ls contact your service provider The web browser menu may be labeled differently depending on your service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse web pag...

Page 69: ...view the download history press More Downloads To customize browser settings press More Settings Number Function 1 Enter the web address of a web page to access 2 Open a list of saved bookmarks freque...

Page 70: ...eb address of the web page to others select Share link To copy the web address of the web page select Copy link URL To delete the bookmark select Delete bookmark To use the web page as your homepage o...

Page 71: ...open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Select 2 Mo...

Page 72: ...to a specific destination In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps Press 2 Directions Adjust the following settings to activate location 2 services Option Function Use wireless networ...

Page 73: ...2 Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category Enter the addresses of the starting location and the 3 ending location To enter an address from your con...

Page 74: ...a word of the data to search 2 Select the item s name you want to access 3 Select a place name to view its details 3 To view the place on the map select Navigate to your destination Learn to use the...

Page 75: ...ion list and select 1 YouTube YouTube Learn to view and upload videos viaYouTube This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Watch videos In Idle mode open the applica...

Page 76: ...ews Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles View the weather information In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 News Weather Select 2 Weath...

Page 77: ...with fully optimized applications from Samsung Apps Explore amazing applications and make your mobile life even better The feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider For d...

Page 78: ...sung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and...

Page 79: ...nd pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings Scan devices Select a device 2 Enter a PIN for the Bl...

Page 80: ...Select 4 Connect When prompted enter the PIN for the Bluetooth 2 wireless feature and select OK if necessary Select 3 Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device if necessar...

Page 81: ...r your device as a media server Share media Turn on video sharing image sharing or audio sharing with other DLNA enabled devices Add aWLAN manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1...

Page 82: ...ver on another player via my phone Your device automatically searches for DLNA enabled devices Select a device as the media server the one that 3 contains media files Option Function Access point netw...

Page 83: ...op sharing the network connection clear the check box next to USB tethering The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC s operating system Select a media category and...

Page 84: ...ce to a PC Samsung Kies will launch automatically If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC Copy files from the PC to the phone 2 Refer to the Samsung...

Page 85: ...need to edit connections If you are not sure about the connection information to enter ask your service provider Connect as a mass storage device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable di...

Page 86: ...u can import certificates from theVPN server or download from the web DNS search domains Enter the domain name server DNS address When you are finished press 4 Save Set upVPN connections In Idle mode...

Page 87: ...Connect to a private network In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings Select a private network to connect 2 Enter the user name and password and...

Page 88: ...atures To create or delete an alarm select To play a slideshow with photos in Gallery select To launch the music player select To return to the idle screen select Set a new alarm In Idle mode open the...

Page 89: ...hange the view mode select View by To sort files or folders select List by To use additional features using a file such as moving copying or renaming option select More Calculator Learn to perform mat...

Page 90: ...ports the following file formats txt doc docx xls xlsx ppt pptx pdf SIMToolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider Depending on your SIM or USIM card this menu may be...

Page 91: ...t To search for text in the document press Find When you are finished editing save the document 4 Create a new document In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 ThinkFree Office Select 2 Ac...

Page 92: ...ine In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 ThinkFree Office Select 2 Online Enter your user name and password to access your 3 account and then select Sign in View and manage your documen...

Page 93: ...work notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available AddWi Fi network AddWLAN APs manually Bluetooth settings Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off p 78 D...

Page 94: ...o protect the primary PIN FDN list Set up a list of contacts for fixed dialing Mobile AP Activate the PortableWLAN hotspot feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs or other de...

Page 95: ...tones Set the device to sound when you touch the keys on the dialing screen Audible selection Set the device to sound when you select an application or option Screen lock sounds Set the device to soun...

Page 96: ...screen lock None Disable the screen lock Pattern Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen Display Change the settings for the display Wallpapers Home screen wallpaper Select a background image for t...

Page 97: ...the device and check the application information Running services View the services you are using and access them to manage PIN Set a PIN numeric to unlock the screen Password Set a password alphanum...

Page 98: ...restore applications data you backed up when they are installed in your device Development USB debugging This is for application development When your device is connected to a PC with a PC data cable...

Page 99: ...settings for text input Select language Select a display language for all menus and applications Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values SD card and phone storage Check me...

Page 100: ...reen Swype Language Select a language for text input You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages Word prediction Set...

Page 101: ...tings Input languages Select languages for text input You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages XT9 Activate XT9 mo...

Page 102: ...ck the device s status and learn how to use your device Default engine Set the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text Install voice data Download and install voice data for the text to spe...

Page 103: ...usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider Code Try this to solve the problem PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the...

Page 104: ...phone number you are dialing Remove any protective covers from the touch screen Protective covers may prevent the device from recognizing your inputs and are not recommended for touch screen devices...

Page 105: ...ld colored contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular ne...

Page 106: ...another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service Contact a Samsung Service Center If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of th...

Page 107: ...a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your PC Error messages appear when opening music files...

Page 108: ...r device during a thunderstorm Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion Li Ion battery For safe disposal of your Li Ion b...

Page 109: ...device in potentially explosive environments Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery Always comply with regulations instructions and signs in potenti...

Page 110: ...irrors then continue Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potent...

Page 111: ...fields Use your device to call for help Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical emergencies Use your device to help others in emergencies If you see an auto acci...

Page 112: ...s internal antenna Touching the antenna may reduce the call quality or cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary Magnetic stripe cards including credit cards phone cards passboo...

Page 113: ...creen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face Take the device to a Samsung Service Center to have it repaired Do not use the device for anything other th...

Page 114: ...by the user s illegal use of copyrighted material Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy Do not allow children to pl...

Page 115: ...t code GTS5830L Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Your device conforms to U S Federal Communications Commission FCC standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency RF energ...

Page 116: ...protected by copyright patent trademark and or other intellectual property laws Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use You may not use any content or servic...

Page 117: ...89 calendar creating events 65 viewing events 65 call forwarding 39 call log 39 calls answering 36 forwarding 39 international numbers 37 making 36 rejecting 37 using headset 37 using options during v...

Page 118: ...fixed dialing number mode 38 flight mode 17 FM radio listening to 58 saving stations 59 gallery file formats 53 playing videos 54 viewing photos 53 Google Maps 71 Google Search 74 idle screen adding i...

Page 119: ...ung Apps 77 Samsung Kies 84 settings about phone 102 accessibility 102 accounts and sync 98 applications 97 call settings 94 date and time 102 display 96 language and keyboard 99 location and security...

Page 120: ...ctivating 80 finding and connecting to networks 80 YouTube uploading videos 75 watching videos 75 ThinkFree Office 90 time and date set 26 touch screen locking 22 using 20 unpack 9 USIM card installin...

Page 121: ...1 1 To install Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung 1 website www samsung com kies and install it on your PC Using a PC data cable connect your device to your PC 2 Samsun...

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