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Troubleshooting

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Your device freezes or has fatal errors

If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close

programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If

your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the

Power key for 8-10 seconds and release. The device will

reboot automatically.
If this does not solve the problem, perform a factory data

reset. In Idle mode, open the application list and select

Settings

→

Privacy

→

Factory data reset

→

Reset phone

→

Erase everything

Calls are being dropped

When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception,

you may lose your connection to the network. Move to

another area and try again.

The touch screen responds slowly or

improperly

If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is

not responding properly, try the following:

Remove any protective covers from the touch screen.

•

Protective covers may prevent the device from

recognising your inputs and are not recommended for

touch screen devices.
Ensure that your hands are clean and dry when tapping

•

the touch screen.
Restart your device to clear any temporary software

•

bugs.
Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the

•

latest version.
If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to

•

your local Samsung Service Center.

Summary of Contents for GT-S5830M

Page 1: ...Rev 1 0 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 USB cable connect your device to your PC Samsung 2 Kies will launch automatically If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC Refer to the Kies help for more information ...

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Page 3: ... 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 com for the latest version of the user manual Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Google Android operating systems...

Page 4: ...ys for example represents the Menu key You may upgrade your mobile device s software by accessing www samsung com Software sound sources wallpapers images and other contents provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable ...

Page 5: ...rights are the property of their respective owners Copyright Copyright 2012 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 any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or storing in any information storage and retrieval system without th...

Page 6: ...d strap optional 16 Getting started 17 Turn your device on and off 17 Get to know your device 17 Use the touch screen 21 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 22 Get to know the idle screen 22 Access applications 24 Customise your device 26 Enter text 30 Download applications from Android Market 34 Download files from the web 34 Synchronise data 35 ...

Page 7: ...r 68 Memo 69 Voice recorder 70 Web 71 Internet 71 Maps 74 Latitude 75 Places 76 Navigation 76 Google Search 77 Communication 37 Calling 37 Messaging 41 Google Mail 43 Email 44 Talk 46 Social Hub 47 Entertainment 48 Camera 48 Gallery 55 Music 57 FM radio 60 ...

Page 8: ... 93 My files 94 ThinkFree Office 95 SIMToolkit 96 Task manager 96 Voice Search 97 YouTube 77 News Weather 79 Samsung Apps 80 Market 80 Connectivity 81 Bluetooth 81 Wi Fi 83 AllShare 84 Mobile network sharing 86 GPS 87 PC connections 88 VPN connections 89 ...

Page 9: ...108 Troubleshooting 109 Safety precautions 115 Index 125 Settings 98 Access the Settings menu 98 Wireless and networks 98 Call settings 100 Sound 101 Display 101 Location and security 102 Applications 103 Accounts and sync 104 Privacy 104 SD card and phone storage 105 Locale text 105 ...

Page 10: ...egion or service provider You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer The supplied accessories perform best for your device Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module SIM card with subscription details such a...

Page 11: ...IM 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 the Power key and 1 select Power off OK to turn it off Remove the back cover 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover ...

Page 12: ...or damage your device When your battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message The battery icon will also be empty If the battery level becomes too low the device will automatically power off Recharge your battery to continue using your device If the battery is completely discharged you cannot turn on the device even with the travel adapter connected Allow a d...

Page 13: ...om the device 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 Service Center Charge with the travel adapter Open the cover of the multifunction jack 1 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the 2 multifunction jack Connecting the travel adap...

Page 14: ...acturer and type When the battery is fully charged first unplug the 4 travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing this may cause damage to the device To save energy unplug the travel adapter when not in use The travel adapter does not have a power switch so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet when n...

Page 15: ...may 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 structure for memory cards If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure your device will ask you to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lif...

Page 16: ...rranty 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 storage Unmount SD card OK Open the cover of the memory card slot on the side of 2 the device Push the memory card gently until it disengages from 3 the device Pull the memory card out of the memory ca...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...d hold the Power key and select Power off OK 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 use your device s non network services only switch to Flight mode Press and hold the Power key and select Flight mode Get to know your device Device layout Home key Earpiece Volume key Touch s...

Page 19: ...n the current screen Open the quick search bar press and hold Home Return to the idle screen Open the list of recent applications press and hold Back Return to the previous screen Volume Adjust the device s volume 1 If your device has fatal errors or hang ups or freezes you may need to reset the device to regain functionality Back cover Speaker Camera lens Power Reset Lock key Memory card slot Mul...

Page 20: ...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 signal Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected OpenWi Fi APs available Wi Fi AP activated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected ...

Page 21: ...ed or caution required Battery power level 10 00AM Current time Icon Definition Mobile AP activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming outside of normal service area Silent mode activated Flight mode activated Vibration mode activated ...

Page 22: ...tion list Drag Tap and drag your finger up down left or right to move to items on lists Drag and drop Tap and hold your finger on an item and then drag your finger to move the item Double tap Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages Use the touch screen Your device s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions Learn basic actions to ...

Page 23: ...pplications widgets or folders To add items to the idle screen Press 1 Add or tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen Select the item category 2 an item Pinch Place two fingers far apart and then pinch them together Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period To turn on the screen press the Power key or the Home key You can adjust the backlig...

Page 24: ...ection feature p 81 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Vibration Activate or deactivateVibration mode Auto rotation Activate or deactivate the auto rotation Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider Widgets Add widgets to the idle screen Shortcuts Add shortcuts to items such as applications bookmarks and contacts Folders Create a new folder or add folder...

Page 25: ...ng the application icon from the application list 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 organise widgets according to your preferences and needs In Idle mode press 1 Edit You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode Add or remove panels by usi...

Page 26: ...ss the Home key to return to the idle screen If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will automatically rotate as well To prevent the interface from rotating open the notifications panel and select Auto rotation Organise applications You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences...

Page 27: ...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 multitasking may cause hang ups freezing memory problems or additional power consumption To avoid these problems end unnecessary programs using the task manager In Idle mode open the application list and se...

Page 28: ...e 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 notifications panel from the top of the screen and select Sound Press and hold the Power key and select Silent mode You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Sound Vibrate Always or O...

Page 29: ...tinue Enter the PIN again and select 3 OK Adjust the brightness of the display In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Display Brightness Drag the slider to adjust the level of brightness 2 Select 3 OK The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power Set a screen lock You can lock the touch screen by activating the screen lock featu...

Page 30: ... each time you turn on the device If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times your SIM or USIM card will be blocked You must enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM or USIM card If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK bring the card to your service provider to unblock it Set an unlock password In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and ...

Page 31: ...d the text input field and select Input method a keypad type Samsung keypad or Swype Activate the Find my mobile feature When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device the Find my mobile feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your device To use this feature you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the ...

Page 32: ...on the selected input language 4 Clear your input 5 Start a new line 6 Access the keypad settings Change the keypad type tap and hold 7 Insert a space Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select 1 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 selecting alphanumeric keys or writing 2 on the ...

Page 33: ...ecial characters and symbols You can also use the following keys 4 5 2 1 3 6 Number Function 1 Change case Enter text using the Swype keypad Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 1 to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen Continue until you have finished the word 2 Release the finger on the last character 3 When the word displays correctly select 4 t...

Page 34: ...place the cursor where you 6 want to paste the text Select 7 to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field Number Function 2 Switch between Symbol mode and ABC Number mode 3 Insert a space 4 Delete characters 5 Start a new line 6 Enter text by voice This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad This feature may be unavailable depending on ...

Page 35: ...This protection may prevent you from downloading copying modifying or transferring some files Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform your device s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or ...

Page 36: ... to the applications you want To download files from the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Search for a file or application and download it 2 To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market you must select Settings Applications Unknown sources Synchronise data You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your dat...

Page 37: ...36 Synchronise data manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select an account 2 Press 3 Sync now Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation ...

Page 38: ...hold the device near your face p 100 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 enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 to make a call To end the call select 3 End Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently p 64 To quickly access the call ...

Page 39: ...t 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 until it reaches the dot The caller will hear a busy tone Call an international number In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the character Enter the c...

Page 40: ...ist and 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 the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using ...

Page 41: ...irectly to a contact by quickly 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 call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to ans...

Page 42: ... 3 Enter phone numbers manually separating them with a semicolon or a comma Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting Contacts 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 the number to the phonebook Messaging Learn to create and send text SMS or multimedia MMS messages and view or manage messages you have sent or receiv...

Page 43: ...server 2 You must save the voice mail server number before accessing the server Your service provider can give you the number When you enter an email address the device will convert the message as a multimedia message Press 4 Add subject and add a subject for the message Select 5 Enter message here and enter your message text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Select 6 and add an item You can...

Page 44: ...ly all To forward the message to other people select Forward Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox When you access this application the Inbox screen appears The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold If you have labelled a message its label appears in a colored rectangle on the message This feature may ...

Page 45: ...il account 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Email To view an attachment select Preview To save it to your device select Download To archive the message select Archive To delete the message select Delete To move to the previous or next message select or Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages You c...

Page 46: ... 9 Send to send the message If you are offline or outside your service area the message will be held in the outbox until you are online and in your service area Enter your email address and password 2 Select 3 Next for general email accounts such as Google Mail andYahoo or Manual setup for other company email accounts Follow the on screen instructions 4 When you are finished setting up the email a...

Page 47: ... list and select 1 Talk The friend list shows all of your GoogleTalk contacts at a glance View an email message When you open an email account you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email 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 upda...

Page 48: ...e contents delivered from Social Hub 2 Press 2 Add friend Enter an email address of the friend and select 3 Send invitation When your friend accepts the invitation the friend is added to your friend list Start a chat In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Talk Select a friend from the friend list The chat screen 2 opens Enter your message and select 3 Send To insert emoticons press Mo...

Page 49: ...erface 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 capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions Capture a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view ...

Page 50: ...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 Number Function 1 Check the camera status and settings Resolution Exposure metre type Number of photos you can take according to available memory Storage location 2 Change the shooting mode 3 Change the scen...

Page 51: ... 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 settings for various scenes You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects For example when you take photos at night select the night mode that uses an extended exposure ...

Page 52: ...effect such as sepia or black and white tones ISO Adjust the sensitivity of the camera imaging sensor Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 Panorama Make any necessary adjust...

Page 53: ...or in poor weather conditions Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Reset Reset menus and shooting options Option Function Metering Select a type of exposure metre Image quality Set the quality level for your photos Before taking a photo select to access the following settings Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen Review Set ...

Page 54: ... multimedia message or for saving normally 3 Change the flash setting 4 Change the camcorder settings 5 Switch to the camera 6 Record a video 7 View the video you recorded last Record a video 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 to switch to the camcorder Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 4 adjustm...

Page 55: ...ck and white tones Video quality Set the quality level for your videos Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 5 The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution Select 6 to start recording Select 7 to stop recording The video is saved automatically The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed After recording videos sel...

Page 56: ...g on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Playback quality may vary by content type Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded Before recording a video select to access the following settings Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen Review Set the camera to display the...

Page 57: ...landscape view 3 Control playback with the virtual keys 4 View 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 the top right of the screen Select a photo with no icon to view 4 While viewing a photo use the following options To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in or out select or You can also tap the screen w...

Page 58: ...tion list and select 1 Music Select a music category 2 a music file Music Learn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player The music player supports the following file formats mp3 ogg To use this feature you must first insert a memory card Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error ...

Page 59: ...ld 4 Change the repeat mode off repeating one file or repeating all files 5 Activate Shuffle mode 6 Open the playlist 1 These icons are shown when you tap the player screen 1 Control playback with the following keys 3 2 1 4 5 3 6 Number Function 1 Activate the 5 1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected 2 Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar 1 ...

Page 60: ...Music Press 2 Party shuffle To turn off the party shuffle feature press 3 Party shuffle off You can control playback with a headset Press the headset button to play or pause playback You can also press and hold the headset button to launch the music player SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5 1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content such as DV...

Page 61: ...elect 2 FM Radio The first time you turn on the FM radio it will start automatic tuning Customise music player settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select a category 2 a music file Press 3 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise your music 4 player Option Function 5 1 channel Set whether or not to activate the virtual 5 1 channel surround sound system when...

Page 62: ...ation list and select 2 FM Radio Press 3 Scan a scanning option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Control the FM radio with the following keys 3 3 2 1 5 3 4 Number Function 1 Turn off or on the FM radio 2 Fine tune the frequency 3 Search for an available radio station 4 Add the current radio station to the favourites list ...

Page 63: ...on or remove a radio station Tap and hold a radio station on the favourites list and select Remove or Rename Customise FM radio settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 FM Radio Press 2 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise your FM 3 radio Option Function Region Select your region Background playing Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while us...

Page 64: ...io screen Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information Alternative frequency Set whether or not the FM radio attempts to retune a radio station when the current signal is weak FM radio auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time ...

Page 65: ... memory 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 contact from the dialing screen In Idle mode select 1 Keypad Enter a phone number 2 Select 3 Add to Contacts Select a memory location 4 If you have more than one account select an account to which yo...

Page 66: ...ssage or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature Find a contact 1 In Idle mode select Scroll up or down on the contact list 2 You can also drag your finger along the index on the right side to quickly scroll through the list Select a contact s name 3 Once you find a contact you can use the following options To call the contact by selecting a phone number To send a message by se...

Page 67: ...elect 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 select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts In Idle mode select 1 Press 2 Get friends Select an account 3 Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you c...

Page 68: ... to view 2 Import or export contacts To import contact files in vcf format from a memory card to your device In Idle mode select 1 Press 2 Import Export Import from SD card Select a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Select an option for importing a single contact file 4 multiple contact files or all contact files and select O...

Page 69: ... calendar 2 To move to a specific day by entering a date manually press More Go to enter the date by selecting or and select Set To select today s date press Today Select an event to view its details 3 Calendar Learn to create and manage daily weekly or monthly events and set alarms to remind yourself of important events Create an event In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calendar ...

Page 70: ... send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via an option Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time Open the notifications panel from the top of the 1 screen Select a reminder to view more details about the 2 event To snooze or dismiss the reminder select 3 Snooze all or Dismiss all Memo Learn...

Page 71: ...ecorder Learn to operate your device s voice recorder To use this feature you must first insert a memory card Record a voice memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice rec Select 2 Record to start recording Speak into the microphone 3 When you are finished recording a memo select 4 Stop Your memo is saved automatically To record more voice memos select 5 Record from the bottom ...

Page 72: ...e web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse web pages In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet to launch a specified homepage To access a specific web page select the URL input field enter the web address URL of the web page and select Navigate web pages with the f...

Page 73: ...e page To view the download history press More Downloads To customise 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 frequently visited pages and recent internet history While browsing the web page use the following options To zoom in or out double tap the screen You can also use the two fingers to zoom in or ou...

Page 74: ... web address of the web page to others select Share link To copy the web address of the web page select Copy link URL Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Select the URL input field 2 Select 3 and say a keyword into your device s microphone The device searches for in...

Page 75: ...To zoom in or out select or To add layers to the map press To view your current location press To delete the bookmark select Delete bookmark To use the web page as your homepage of the browser select Set as homepage Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Select 2 Most visited or History Select a web page to access 3 Yo...

Page 76: ...Map view Your friends locations are marked with their photos on the map Get directions to a specific destination In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps Press 2 Directions Enter the addresses of the starting location and the 3 ending location To enter an address from your contact list or point the location on the map select Contacts or Point on map or My places Select a travel met...

Page 77: ...he application list and select 1 Navigation If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select Accept Enter your destination by using one of the following 3 methods Places Learn to search for a place around you This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Places Select a category 2 Your device search...

Page 78: ...ouTube Select a video from the list 2 Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Speak Destination Speak your destination such as Navigate to destination Type Destination Enter your destination with the virtual keypad Contacts Select your destination from addresses of your contacts Starred Places Select your destination from the list of your starred places Select 4 Install to use voice g...

Page 79: ...e device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 4 Select 5 to start recording Select 6 to stop recording Select 7 Save to upload the video that you have recorded Control playback with the following keys 4 2 1 Number Function 1 Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar 2 Change the quality of the display Share videos In Idle mode open the appli...

Page 80: ...ws Weather Select 2 Weather at the top of the screen Your device searches for your current location and displays the weather information You can change the location to view the weather information in another region Press Settings Weather settings and clear the check box next to Use my location Then select a location in Set location Read news articles In Idle mode open the application list and sele...

Page 81: ...e unavailable depending on your region or service provider For details please visit www samsungapps com In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Samsung Apps If you are launching this application for the first time 2 read the terms and conditions and select Accept Search for and download applications as desired 3 Market You can download games ringtones or other applications from the And...

Page 82: ...msung 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 properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible wi...

Page 83: ...devices for 120 seconds Find and 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 Bluetooth wireless feature or the 3 other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and select OK Alternatively select Accept to match the PIN between your device and the device...

Page 84: ... 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 necessary Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder If you receive a contact it is automatically saved to the phonebook Wi Fi Learn to use your device s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local a...

Page 85: ... your device as a media server Share media Turn on video sharing image sharing or music sharing with other DLNA enabled devices Add aWi Fi AP manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Wi Fi settings AddWi Fi network Enter the SSID for the network and select the security 2 type Set the security settings depending on the selected 3 security type Sele...

Page 86: ...erver on other 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 network Select aWi Fi AP to use for DLNA connections Upload from other devices Set whether or not to accept the upload from other devices Play your files on another DLNA enabled device In Idle mode open t...

Page 87: ...e in the 5 available connection list and connect to the network Your device shares the mobile network connection with the other device Select a media category and select files you want to 4 play Select 5 Add to playlist Select a player the one that will play the media file 6 Playback begins at the selected player Control playback using icons of your device 7 Mobile network sharing Learn to set you...

Page 88: ...s or other objects while using the GPS functions This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Share your device s mobile network via USB Using a USB cable connect the multifunction jack on 1 your device to a PC In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 Settings Wireless and networks Tethering and portable hotspot Select 3 USB tethering to activate the USB ...

Page 89: ... 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 Kies help for more information Activate location services You must activate location services to receive location information and search the map In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings ...

Page 90: ...already be configured with internet access If you have trouble accessing the internet you 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 access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader Insert a memory card into the device 1 Using a USB cable connect th...

Page 91: ...u can import certificates from the VPN 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 open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks VPN settings AddVPN Select aVPN type 2 Customise the connection information 3 Available options may vary depending on theVPN type...

Page 92: ... 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 select 3 Connect ...

Page 93: ...hotos 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 application list and select 1 Clock Select 2 Add alarm or press Add alarm Set alarm details 3 When you are finished select 4 Done Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Select Dismiss to stop the alarm Select Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time De...

Page 94: ...a log select the check box and then select Delete Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand held or desktop calculator In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display 2 to perform basic mathematical operations To use scientific calculator press Advanced panel To clear the h...

Page 95: ...ome directory select Home To move up one level in the file directory select Up Select a file to open 3 In a folder press to use the following options To send a file to others select Share To create a new folder select Create folder My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images videos music sound clips and other types of files stored on your memory card Supported file formats Type ...

Page 96: ...e application list and select 1 ThinkFree Office To delete files or folders select Delete To change 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 ThinkFree Office Learn to create and view document files on your device If you have an account with theThinkFree web service you can mana...

Page 97: ...the task manager you can view currently running applications package size of applications and memory information and monitor the RAM memory Select 2 My Docs a document View and edit the document as desired 3 To zoom in or out use the two finger zoom Place your two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or spread apart To open the toolbar to edit the document word text or excel file press Edit To s...

Page 98: ...e you want to access 3 if necessary To watch the video tutorial select Watch a video from the help screen In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Task manager Use the following options 2 Active applications View the list of all the applications currently running on your device Package View the package size of applications installed on your device RAM Check and manage the RAM memory for...

Page 99: ...our device You can use only non network services Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Turn theWi Fi feature on or off p 83 Network notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available AddWi Fi network AddWi Fi APs manually Bluetooth settings Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off p 81 Device name Set a Bluetooth name for your device Discoverable Set your device to be visibl...

Page 100: ...or roaming Tethering and portable hotspot USB tethering Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs via USB When connected to a PC your device is used as a wireless modem for a PC p 86 PortableWi Fi hotspot Activate the mobile AP feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through theWi Fi feature p 86 Portable...

Page 101: ...ensor Set to turn on the proximity sensor during a call Call settings Customise the settings for calling features Fixed Dialing Numbers Enable FDN Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list You must enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card Change PIN2 Change the PIN2 which is used to protect the primary PIN FDN list Set up a list of contacts for fixed di...

Page 102: ...the screen is locked Clock position Select the location of the clock on the locked screen Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device Silent mode Activate the silent mode to mute all sounds except media sounds and alarm ringtones Vibrate Set when the device will vibrate for various events Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos alarm ringtones system soun...

Page 103: ... my mobile feature which helps you locate your device when it is lost or stolen p 30 Alert message recipients Add or edit recipients for the alert message Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set whether or not to rotate the content automatically when the device is rotated Animation Set the device to display animation when you switch between windows Screen timeout Set th...

Page 104: ...ce and memory card Battery use View the amount of power consumed by your device Remote controls Set to control a lost device remotely via the web Visible passwords Set the device to display your password as you enter Select device administrators View device administrators installed on your device You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your device Use secure credentials Use...

Page 105: ...n they are installed in your device Factory data reset Reset your settings to the factory default values and delete all your data Development USB debugging This is for application development When your device is connected to a PC with a USB cable the USB debugging mode will be activated and Samsung Kies will launch automatically Stay awake Set the device s screen to stay on while charging the batt...

Page 106: ...cing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto capitalization Set the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark Show complete trace Set to display the trace of your dragging on the keyboard SD card and phone storage Check memory information of memory cards and your device and format ...

Page 107: ...fter a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark Handwriting settings Customise the recognition time in Handwriting mode Voice input Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keypad Speed vs accuracy Set the balance for the speed and accuracy Personal dictionary Set up your own dictionary The words in your dictionary will appear as sugge...

Page 108: ...he text to speech feature Language Select a language for the text to speech feature Engines View the text to speech engines downloaded from Android Market Auto full stop Set the device to insert a period when you double tap the space bar Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recognition and the text to speech feature Voice...

Page 109: ... for accessibility features Accessibility Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded such asTalkback or Kickback which provides voice melody or vibration feedback Accessibility services Select an accessibility application to use The Power key ends calls Set the device to end a call when you press the Power key Date time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and...

Page 110: ...ture by using the Lock SIM card menu Code Try this to solve the problem PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device display...

Page 111: ...n areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly try the following Remove any protective covers from the touch screen Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are n...

Page 112: ... Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialing Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the rig...

Page 113: ...on after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Center The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold colored contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery refer to your local ordinances for ...

Page 114: ...ense or key to play the file Ensure that your device supports the file type Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna Without a headset connected the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations To use the FM radio first ensure that the headset is properly connected Next scan for and save the a...

Page 115: ...o connect to if necessary Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Center A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and update...

Page 116: ... or cause an impact to the charger or the battery Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Do not use your 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 batteries contact your nearest authorized service cente...

Page 117: ...interference with a pacemaker use your device on the opposite side of your body from the pacemaker Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Protect the ...

Page 118: ... These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device Do not use your device in a hospital or near medical equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency If you personally use any medical equipment contact the manufacturer of the equipment to ensure the safety of your equipment from radio frequency If you are using a hearing aid contact the manuf...

Page 119: ...age to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty Position your device within easy reach Be able to access your wireless device without removing your eyes from the road If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time let your voice mail answer it for you Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving Suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain slee...

Page 120: ...your skin to an overheated device may cause low temperature burn symptoms such as red spots and pigmentation Do not use or store your device in dusty dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls it can be damaged Do not store your device in hot or cold areas Use your device at 20 C to 50 C Your device can explode if left inside a clo...

Page 121: ... camera flash or light do not use a flash close to the eyes of people or pets Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes Use caution when exposed to flashing lights While using your device leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watc...

Page 122: ...r swelling of the skin When this happens stop using the product and consult your physician When speaking on the device Hold the device upright as you would with a traditional phone Speak directly into the mouthpiece Avoid contact with your device s internal antenna Touching the antenna may reduce the call quality or cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary Protect your hear...

Page 123: ...ergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or circumstances Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel When cleaning your device Wipe your device or charger with a towel or a rubber Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotton ball or a towel Do not use chemicals or detergents Do not use the device ...

Page 124: ...n for this model device based on the compliance of all reported SAR levels with the FCC RF exposure guidelines The authorisation can be found on the FCC Office of Engineering andTechnology website at www fcc gov oet ea search for grantee code A3L and product code GTS5830M 1 When used with accessories that contain no metal and provide at least 1 5 cm separation between the device including the ante...

Page 125: ...e providers Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are 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 services in a manner that has not been authorized by the content owner or service provider With...

Page 126: ...8 calculator 93 calendar creating events 68 viewing events 68 call forwarding 40 call log 40 calls answering 37 forwarding 40 international numbers 38 making 37 rejecting 38 using headset 38 using options during voice 38 viewing missed 39 waiting 40 call waiting 40 camera capturing photos 48 capturing videos 53 customising camcorder 54 customising camera 51 connections Bluetooth 81 PC 88 WLAN 83 c...

Page 127: ...g number mode 39 FM radio listening to 60 saving stations 61 gallery file formats 55 playing videos 56 viewing photos 56 Google Mail 43 Google Maps 74 Google Search 77 GoogleTalk 46 idle screen adding items 22 adding panels 24 importing 67 setting speed dial 65 device customising 26 indicator icons 19 keys 18 layout 17 notifications panel 23 settings 98 turning on or off 17 DLNA see AllShare downl...

Page 128: ...capturing in smile shot 50 capturing panoramic 51 viewing 56 PIN lock 29 Samsung Apps 80 Samsung Kies 88 settings about phone 108 accessibility 108 accounts and sync 104 applications 103 call settings 100 date and time 108 display 101 sending multimedia 41 sending text 41 setting email accounts 44 multimedia messages sending 41 viewing 42 music player adding files 57 creating playlists 59 playing ...

Page 129: ...eb browser adding bookmarks 73 browsing web pages 71 WLAN activating 83 YouTube uploading videos 78 watching videos 77 text memos 69 text messages sending 41 viewing 42 ThinkFree Office 95 time and date set 26 touch screen locking 22 using 21 unpack 9 USIM card installing 9 locking 29 video player 56 videos capturing 53 ...

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