Samsung GT-S5690 User manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your
device depending on the software of the device or your service
provider.
www.samsung.ca English (CA). 04/2012. Rev. 1.0
To install Kies (PC Sync)
1. Download the latest version of Kies from the
Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and
install it on your PC.
2. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC.
Samsung Kies will launch automatically.
Refer to the Kies help for more information.

GT-S5690
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 first
●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 differ
in appearance from 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.ca for the latest version of the user manual.
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device, software, or service provider.
●Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based
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 specifications. 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.ca.

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●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
for such copyright infringement by the user.
●Please keep this manual for future reference.
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will
see in this manual:
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
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your device or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
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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 Menu key)

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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or
which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective
suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not
limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the
“Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected
under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty
provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited
to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade
secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship. You may
not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the
Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not
(and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works
of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise
attempt to create source code from the software. No title to
or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you.
All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain
with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd. and its related entities.
This user manual is protected under international copyright
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No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed,
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or storing in any information storage and retrieval system,
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Trademarks
●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.
●and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS
Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated
under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
●Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. worldwide.
●Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/
or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
●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
their respective owners.
Privacy
The privacy and copyright laws of Canada govern the
disclosure, reproduction and distribution of data, media and
other content, including music and video content. Certain
activities, including downloads or transfer by any means
(including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content
may be an infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates shall
be liable or responsble for any data or content disclosed,
reproduced, downloaded or distributed by the user of this
equipment.

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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of
Liability
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the
warranty page enclosed with the product, the purchaser
takes the product“as is”, and Samsung makes no express or
implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the
product, including but not limited to the merchantability
of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose or
use; the design, condition or quality of the product; the
performance of the product; the workmanship of the product
or the components contained therein; or compliance of the
product with the requirements of any law, rule, specification
or contract pertaining thereto. Nothing contained in the
instruction manual shall be construed to create an express or
implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the
product. In addition, Samsung shall not be
liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the
purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach
of the express warranty, including incidental, special or
consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or
benefits.
Warning
Depending on the user interface used in the handset, you
may experience slow keypad response when performing
tasks in the background. This can impact making phone
calls. When there is no activity or change in the icons at the
top of the main LCD display, the handset will resume normal
operations.

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Assembling ............................................................. 11
Unpack .................................................................................... 11
Install the SIM card and battery ........................................ 11
Charge the battery ............................................................... 14
Insert a memory card .......................................................... 16
Getting started ....................................................... 19
Turn your device on and off ............................................... 19
Get to know your device ..................................................... 20
Use the touch screen ........................................................... 25
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 26
Get to know the idle screen ............................................... 26
Access applications .............................................................. 29
Customize your device ........................................................ 31
Enter text ................................................................................ 36
Download applications from Google Play ..................... 40
Download files from the web ............................................ 41
Synchronize data .................................................................. 41
Communication ..................................................... 43
Calling ..................................................................................... 43
Messaging .............................................................................. 47
Gmail ....................................................................................... 50
Email ........................................................................................ 52
Talk ........................................................................................... 54
Social Hub .............................................................................. 55
Contents

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Entertainment ........................................................ 56
Camera .................................................................................... 56
Gallery ..................................................................................... 63
Music ....................................................................................... 65
Personal information ............................................ 69
Contacts .................................................................................. 69
Calendar ................................................................................. 73
Memo ...................................................................................... 75
Voice recorder ....................................................................... 76
Web .......................................................................... 77
Internet ................................................................................... 77
Maps ........................................................................................ 81
Latitude ................................................................................... 82
Places ....................................................................................... 83
Navigation .............................................................................. 84
YouTube .................................................................................. 85
Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 86
Play Store ................................................................................ 86
News & Weather .................................................................... 87
Connectivity ........................................................... 88
Bluetooth ................................................................................ 88
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 90
Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................. 92
Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 92
GPS ........................................................................................... 94
PC connections ..................................................................... 95
VPN connections .................................................................. 96

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Tools ......................................................................... 98
Books ....................................................................................... 98
Clock ........................................................................................ 98
Calculator ............................................................................... 99
Downloads ............................................................................. 99
Google Search ..................................................................... 100
My files .................................................................................. 100
Polaris Office ........................................................................ 101
Task manager ...................................................................... 103
Voice Search ......................................................................... 103
Settings .................................................................. 104
Access the Settings menu ................................................ 104
Wireless and networks ...................................................... 104
Call settings .......................................................................... 106
Sound .................................................................................... 107
Display .................................................................................. 108
Location and security ........................................................ 108
Applications ......................................................................... 110
Accounts and sync .............................................................. 111
Privacy ................................................................................... 111
Storage .................................................................................. 111
Locale and text .................................................................... 111
Voice input and output ..................................................... 114
Accessibility ......................................................................... 114
Date and time ...................................................................... 115
Torch light ............................................................................ 115
About phone ....................................................................... 115

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Troubleshooting .................................................. 116
Index ...................................................................... 121

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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
●Mobile device
●Standard battery
●Stereo headset
●Travel adapter
●USB data cable
●MicroSD memory card (2GB)
●MicroSD memory socket
●Safety and Warranty guide
●Quick Start guide
●Samsung Apps leaflet
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 and available
accessories may vary depending on your region 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 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 identification number (PIN) and
optional services.

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To install the SIM card and battery,
1
If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select Power
off
→
OK to turn it off.
2
Turn the cover locking screw counter-clockwise with a
coin or other object to unlock the back cover, and then
remove the cover.
●Do not use your fingernails to turn the screw.
●Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.
3
Insert the SIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing
down.

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4
Insert the battery.
5
Replace the back cover and turn the screw clockwise to
lock the cover.
Ensure that the screw is unlocked when you replace the
back cover.
Ensure that the cover is completely closed and the
screw is tightly fastened to avoid water damage.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the
battery.
You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by
connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.
Use only Samsung-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 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 depleted battery to charge for a
few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
›
Charge with a travel adapter
1
Open the cover of the multifunction jack.
2
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
multifunction jack.

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Connecting the travel adapter improperly may cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by
misuse is not covered by the warranty.
3
Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
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 affect your device’s lifespan or
performance.
●If your device is not charging properly, bring your
device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
4
When the battery is fully charged, first 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.

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›
Charge with a USB cable
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
1
Open the cover of the multifunction jack.
2
Plug the micro-USB connector of the USB cable into the
multifunction jack.
3
Plug the USB connector of the USB cable into a USB port
on a PC.
Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it
may take some time before charging begins.
4
When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB
cable from the device and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card
To use the camera, music player or voice recorder, you must
insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™and
microSDHC™memory cards with maximum capacity to
32GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
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.

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●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
lifespan of memory cards.
●When you insert a memory card in your device, the
file directory of the memory card will appear in the
sdcard folder.
1
Remove the battery and the back cover.
2
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
facing down.
3
Lock the memory card in place.
4
Replace the battery and the back cover.

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›
Remove the memory card
Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe
removal.
1
In Idle mode, select
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
Unmount SD card
→
OK.
2
Remove the battery and the back cover.
3
Remove the memory card.
4
Replace the battery and the back cover.
›
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
→
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.

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Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. When you turn on
your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions
to set up your device.
To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and then select
Power off
→
OK.
●Follow all posted warnings and directions from
authorized personnel 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 [ ] and select
Flight mode.