Samsung GT-S5830M User manual

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To install Kies (PC Sync)
Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung1.
website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC.
Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung2.
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.

GT-S5830M
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.
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Contents
Assembling ............................................. 9
Unpack .................................................................. 9
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9
Charge the battery ........................................... 11
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 13
Attach a hand 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

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Personal information .......................... 64
Contacts .............................................................. 64
Calendar .............................................................. 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

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Tools ....................................................... 92
Clock .................................................................... 92
Calculator ............................................................ 93
Downloads ......................................................... 93
My files ................................................................ 94
ThinkFree Office ................................................ 95
SIM Toolkit .......................................................... 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

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Voice input and output ................................ 107
Accessibility ..................................................... 108
Date & time ...................................................... 108
About phone ................................................... 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

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Assembling
Unpack
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Quick Start Guide•
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illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
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service provider.
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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 identification number (PIN)
and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services,
you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module
(USIM) card.