Samsung Galaxy Ace User manual

GT-S5830
user manual

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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
Read me rst
Please read all safety precautions and this manual•
carefully before using your device to ensure safe and
proper use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
•
settings of your device.
Images and screenshots used in this user manual may
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dier in appearance from the actual product.
Content in this user manual may dier from the product,
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or from software provided by service providers or
carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.
Refer to www.samsung.comfor the latest version of the
user manual.
Available features and additional services may vary by
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device, software, or service provider.
Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based
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on Google Android operating systems and may vary
depending on the user’s operating system.
Applications and their functions may vary by country,
•
region, or hardware specications. Samsung is not
liable for performance issues caused by third-party
applications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
•
incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry
settings.
You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by
•
accessing www.samsung.com.

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Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
►Refer to—pages with related information; for
example: ►p.12 (represents“see page 12”)
→
Followed by—the order of options or menus
you must select to perform a step; for example:
In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings
→
About phone (represents Settings,
followed by About phone)
[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example:
[] (represents the Power/Lock key)
Sound sources, wallpapers, and images provided in this
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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 for
such copyright infringement by the user.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will
see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your device or other equipment

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Bluetooth• ®is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated
under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
Wi-Fi
• ®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of
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their respective owners.
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Samsung Electronics
This user manual is protected under international
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means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or storing in any information storage and
retrieval system, without the prior written permission of
Samsung Electronics.
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered•
trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
The Android logo, Google Search
• ™, Google Maps™,
Google Mail™, YouTube™, Android Market™, and
Google Talk™are trademarks of Google, Inc.

Contents 5
Contents
Assembling ............................................. 9
Unpack .................................................................. 9
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9
Charge the battery ........................................... 11
Insert a memory card ....................................... 13
Attach a hand strap .......................................... 16
Getting started ..................................... 17
Turn your device on and o ........................... 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
Customise your device .................................... 26
Enter text ............................................................ 30
Download applications from Android
Market ................................................................. 33
Download les from the web ........................ 34
Synchronise data .............................................. 34
Communication ................................... 36
Calling .................................................................. 36
Messaging .......................................................... 40

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Memo ................................................................... 68
Voice recorder .................................................... 69
Web ........................................................ 70
Internet ............................................................... 70
Maps .................................................................... 73
Google Search ................................................... 77
YouTube .............................................................. 77
News & Weather ................................................ 79
Samsung Apps .................................................. 80
Market ................................................................. 80
BookStore ........................................................... 80
MusicStore .......................................................... 81
Google Mail ........................................................ 42
Email .................................................................... 43
Talk ....................................................................... 45
Social Hub ........................................................... 46
Entertainment ...................................... 47
Camera ................................................................ 47
Gallery ................................................................. 55
Music .................................................................... 56
FM radio .............................................................. 60
Personal information .......................... 63
Contacts .............................................................. 63
Calendar .............................................................. 67

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SIM Toolkit .......................................................... 94
Task manager .................................................... 94
ThinkFree Oce ................................................ 95
Voice Search ....................................................... 96
Settings .................................................. 97
Access the Settings menu ............................... 97
Wireless and networks .................................... 97
Call settings ........................................................ 98
Sound .................................................................. 99
Display .............................................................. 100
Location and security ................................... 100
Applications .................................................... 101
Connectivity ......................................... 82
Bluetooth ............................................................ 82
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 84
AllShare ............................................................... 85
Mobile network sharing .................................. 87
PC connections .................................................. 88
VPN connections ............................................... 89
Tools ....................................................... 92
Clock .................................................................... 92
Calculator ............................................................ 93
Downloads ......................................................... 93
My les ................................................................ 93

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Safety precautions ............................. 113
Index .................................................... 123
Accounts and sync ......................................... 102
Privacy .............................................................. 102
SD card and phone storage ......................... 103
Locale and text ............................................... 103
Voice input and output ................................ 105
Accessibility ..................................................... 106
Date and time ................................................. 106
About phone ................................................... 106
Troubleshooting ................................ 107

Assembling 9
Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
•
Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
Quick start guide•
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
warranty.
The items supplied with your device may vary•
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service
provider.
You can obtain 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 as your personal identication number (PIN)
and optional services. To use UMTS services, you can
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)
card.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured
3
contacts facing 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 select
Power o
→
OK to turn it o.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter
or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorised 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 battery message.
The battery icon will also be empty and turn red.
If the battery level becomes too low, the device will
automatically power o. Recharge your battery to
continue using your device.
Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5

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Plug 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 fully charge the battery.
While the device is charging, the touch screen may
•
not function due to an unstable power supply. If
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the
device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This
•
is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
•
device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
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 adapter improperly may
cause serious damage to the device. Any damage
caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
2
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port
3
on a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are
using, it may take some time before charging
begins.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
device and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card
To store additional multimedia les, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™or
microSDHC™memory cards 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 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 to interrupt the power supply. The travel
adapter should remain close to the socket when
in use.
Charge with the PC data cable
›
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover of the multifunction jack.
1

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Open the cover of the memory card slot on the side of
1
the device.
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing down.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Close the cover of the memory card slot.
4
Samsung uses approved industry standards for
memory cards, but some brands 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 le structure for•
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent le structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten
•
the lifespan of memory cards.
When you insert a memory card in your device,
•
the le directory of the memory card will appear
in the sdcard folder.

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Format the memory card
›
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory
card only on the device.
In Idle mode, select
→
Settings
→
SD card and phone
storage
→
Unmount SD card
→
OK
→
Format SD card
→
Format SD card
→
Erase everything.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored on
your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Remove the memory card
›
Before removing a memory card, rst 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 card slot.
4
Close the cover of the memory card slot.
5
Do not remove a memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card
or device.

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Attach a hand strap
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

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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [
1
].
If you turn on your device for the rst time, follow the
2
on-screen instructions to set up your device.
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and select
Power o
→
OK.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from•
ocial personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
•
switch to Airplane mode. Press and hold [ ] and
select Airplane mode.
Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Proximity sensor
Touch screen
Back key
Home key
Volume key
Menu key
Mouthpiece
Earpiece

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Keys
›
Key Function
Power/
Lock
Turn on the device (press and
hold); Access the quick menus
(press and hold); Lock the touch
screen.
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 device’s volume.
Headset jack
Back cover
Multifunction
jack
Power/Lock key
Memory card slot
Camera lens
Internal antenna
Speaker
Flashbulb

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Icon Denition
Call in progress
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronised with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
USB tethering activated
Mobile AP activated
Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
UMTS network connected
Open WLANs available
WLAN connected
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth headset connected
GPS activated

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Icon Denition
Music playback paused
FM radio turned on in the background
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
10:00
Current time
Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch
screen.
Icon Denition
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Event notication
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Airplane mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Music playback in progress