Samsung GT-S5830D User manual

GH68-35635A
Printed in Chinawww.samsung.ca
To install Kies (PC Sync)
1. Download the latest version of Kies from the
Samsung website (www.samsung.ca) and install it
on your PC.
2. Using a PC data cable, connect your device to your
PC. Samsung 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.
Some of the contents in this manual may dier from your device
depending on the software of the device or your service provider.
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GT-S5830D
quick start guide
For more information, refer to the user manual at
www.samsung.ca

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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.
• Content in this manual may dier from the
product, or from software provided by service
providers or carriers, and is subject to change
without prior notice.
• 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.
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
Caution—situations that could cause
damage to your device or other equipment

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Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
[ ] Square brackets—device keys
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 Samsung Canada
This manual is protected under international copyright
laws.
No part of this 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 the prior written
permission of Samsung Electronics.
Trademarks
• SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered
trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
• The Android logo, Google Maps™, Google Mail™,
YouTube™, Android Market™, and Google Talk™ are
trademarks of Google, Inc.
• and are trademarks of SRS Labs,
Inc. Headphone and WOW HD technologies are
incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.

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• Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
• 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.

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Assembling
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Insert the SIM card with the gold-coloured
contacts facing down.

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3. Insert the battery.
4. Replace the back cover.

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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause
batteries to explode or damage your device.
1. Open the cover of the multifunction jack.
2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
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.
3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a
power outlet.
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.

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4. When the battery is fully charged, rst unplug the
travel adapter from the device and then from the
power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the
travel adapter. Doing so 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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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If 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 select
Power off.
• 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.

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Get to know your device
Earpiece
Volume key
Home key
Menu key
Touch screen
Back key
Multifunction
jack
Camera lens
Memory card
slot
Power/Lock key
Internal antenna
Headset jack
Flashbulb
Back cover
Speaker
Proximity sensor
Microphone

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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.

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Touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items
or perform functions. Control the touch screen by
tapping, tapping and holding, or dragging across it.
Idle screen
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle
screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator
icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other
items.
The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right
to a panel of the idle screen.
Indicator icons
Indicator icons show the signal strength, device status,
current time, and other information at the top of the
screen.

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Shortcuts panel
From the shortcuts panel, you can use shortcut
menus and access a list of notifications, such as new
messages, upcoming events, and processing status.
Tap the indicator icons area at the top of the screen
and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts
panel. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the
list up.
Access applications
1. In Idle mode, select to access Menu mode.
2. Scroll left or right to another menu screen.
3. Select an application.
4. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press
the Home key to return to the idle screen.
Access recent applications
Press and hold the Home key to view the applications
you have accessed recently.
Launch multiple applications
Your device allows you to multi-task by running
multiple applications at the same time.
To launch multiple applications, press the Home key
while using an application to return to Idle mode, and
then select an application to launch.

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Enter text
You can enter text uaing the virtual keypads or in
handwriting mode. You can also use editing options to
copy and paste text.
Swype keypad
With the Swype keypad, you can enter text by sliding
across characters on the keypad. Tap the first character
of a word, drag to the following characters, and release
your finger on the last character.
Samsung keypad
The Samsung keypad provides different keypad types
(such as QWERTY and 3x4 keypads) and a handwriting
mode.
When entering text with the QWERTY or 3x4 keypads,
use the predictive text feature. This feature will predict
the word you are entering and display suggestions.
When entering text, rotate the device to display
the QWERTY keypad in a widescreen layout.

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Make or answer a call
You can make a call by entering a phone number or
selecting a number in your contact list. You can also
access the call log to redial recently dialed numbers.
Make a call
Open the dialing screen, enter a phone number, and
select .
Answer a call
When a call is received, drag right until it reaches
the dot.
Send and receive a message
You can create and send text (SMS), multimedia
(MMS), or email messages, and view or manage
messages you have sent or received.
Text and multimedia message
You can create and send a simple text message or a
multimedia message that can contain text, image,
video, and sound files.

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Email message
You can use the email application to send email
messages on your device. Before you send and receive
email messages, you must add an email account.
Connect to the internet
You can connect to the wireless web by using the
WLAN feature or mobile network connections. Open
the web application and browse web pages. You can
bookmark your favourite web pages or use various
web options.

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Technical Specifications
Display 3.5”320x480 (HVGA)
Memory 208 MB
Camera 5MP
Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi b/g/n; Bluetooth 3.0
Dimensions 59.9 x 112.4 x 11.5 mm
Weight 112 g
Battery capacity 1350 mAh
Operating System Android Gingerbread 2.3.4
Audio MP3, AAC, AMR, MID, WAV, 3GP,
M4A, OGG
Video MP4, 3GP
Image: JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF

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The Fine Print
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Customer Care Centre
1.800.SAMSUNG
www.samsung.ca
Many of the services and features supported by your
phone are network dependent and may require additional
subscription and/or usage charges. Not all features are
available for purchase or use in all areas.
Please Note: Standby and talk times will vary depending
on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power
consumption depends on factors such as network
conguration, signal strength, operating temperature,
features selected, frequency of call, and voice, data and other
application usage patterns.
Compatibility with all Bluetooth® equipment is not
guaranteed. The Bluetooth technology trademarks are
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., Canada and used by
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. under license.
© 2011 Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. All rights reserved.
Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics
Co. Ltd. and its related entities. Specications subject to
change without notice.