Samsung GT-S5830T User manual

GT-S5830T
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
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Assembling ................................................................ 9
Unpack ...................................................................................... 9
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery .......................... 9
Charge the battery ............................................................... 11
Insert a memory card .......................................................... 14
Attach a hand strap (optional) .......................................... 16
Getting started ....................................................... 17
Turn your device on and o ............................................... 17
Get to know your device ..................................................... 18
Use the touch screen ........................................................... 21
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 22
Get to know the idle screen ............................................... 22
Access applications .............................................................. 25
Customise your device ........................................................ 27
Enter text ................................................................................ 31
Download applications from Android Market .............. 35
Download les from the web ............................................ 36
Synchronise data .................................................................. 36
Communication ..................................................... 38
Calling ..................................................................................... 38
Messaging .............................................................................. 42
Google Mail ............................................................................ 44
Email ........................................................................................ 46
Talk ........................................................................................... 48
Social Hub .............................................................................. 49
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Entertainment ........................................................ 50
Camera .................................................................................... 50
Gallery ..................................................................................... 58
Music ....................................................................................... 59
FM radio .................................................................................. 62
Personal information ............................................ 66
Contacts .................................................................................. 66
Calendar ................................................................................. 70
Memo ...................................................................................... 71
Voice recorder ....................................................................... 72
Web .......................................................................... 73
Internet ................................................................................... 73
Maps ........................................................................................ 76
Google Search ....................................................................... 80
YouTube .................................................................................. 80
News & Weather .................................................................... 82
Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 83
Market ..................................................................................... 83
Connectivity ........................................................... 84
Bluetooth ................................................................................ 84
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 86
AllShare ................................................................................... 87
USB tethering and portable hotspot ............................... 89
PC connections ..................................................................... 90
VPN connections .................................................................. 92

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Tools ......................................................................... 94
Clock ........................................................................................ 94
Calculator ............................................................................... 95
My les .................................................................................... 95
SIM Toolkit .............................................................................. 96
Task manager ........................................................................ 96
ThinkFree Oce .................................................................... 96
Voice Search ........................................................................... 98
Settings .................................................................... 99
Access the Settings menu .................................................. 99
Wireless and networks ........................................................ 99
Call settings .......................................................................... 101
Sound .................................................................................... 102
Display .................................................................................. 102
Location and security ........................................................ 103
Applications ......................................................................... 104
Accounts and sync .............................................................. 105
Privacy ................................................................................... 105
SD card and phone storage ............................................. 105
Search .................................................................................... 106
Language and keyboard .................................................. 106
Voice input and output ..................................................... 108
Accessibility ......................................................................... 109
Date and time ...................................................................... 110
About phone ....................................................................... 110

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Troubleshooting .................................................. 111
Safety precautions ............................................... 117
Index ...................................................................... 128

Assembling
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
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Battery
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Travel adapter (charger)
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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 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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To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold [
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] and select Power
o to turn it o.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.
Insert the SIM or USIM card.
3
Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with the
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gold-coloured contacts facing down.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can only
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use your device’s non-network services and some
menus.