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Samsung GT-S5830D User Manual

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GT-S5830D
P O R T A B L E
Q u a d - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 GT-S5830D P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 RSA® is a registered Trademark of RSA Security, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS 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. DivX is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc. and is used under licence.
  • Page 5 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,...
  • Page 6 (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 responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    introducing your phone ..........3 contents Phone Layout ............3 Keys ................4 Indicator Icons ............5 Install the SIM Card and Battery .......7 Charge the Battery ............9 Insert a Memory Card (optional) ......11 Attach a Hand Strap (optional) ........13 getting started with your phone ......14 Turn Your Phone On and Off ........14 Use the Touch Screen ..........15 Get to Know the Idle Screen ........16...
  • Page 8 Google Talk™ ............40 Google Search ............66 Social Hub ............... 40 YouTube™ .............. 67 News & Weather ............. 68 entertainment ............42 Samsung Apps ............68 Camera ..............42 Market ..............69 Gallery ..............50 connectivity ............70 Music ............... 51 Bluetooth ..............
  • Page 9 PC Connections ............76 Applications ............. 89 VPN Connections ............ 77 Accounts and Sync ..........90 Privacy ..............90 tools ...............79 SD Card & Phone Storage ........90 Clock ............... 79 Locale and Text ............91 Calculator ..............80 Voice Input and Output ........... 93 My Files ..............
  • Page 10 Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) ......108 Owner’s Record ............ 109 warranty information ..........110 Standard Limited Warranty ........110 index ..............116...

  • Page 11: Instructional Icons

    Instructional Icons using this Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons that are used in this manual: manual Warning: Situations that could cause injury to yourself or others. Caution: Situations that could cause damage to your phone or to other equipment. This user manual has been designed to guide you through the functions Note:...

  • Page 13: Introducing Your Phone

    Phone Layout introducing your Front of phone Multifunction Jack Earpiece phone Proximity Sensor Touch Screen Volume Key Home Key Back Key Menu Key Microphone...

  • Page 14: Keys

    Back of phone Keys Power/ Allows you to turn the power on or off. Headset Jack Lock This key is also used to lock or unlock the touch screen. If your device Camera Lens becomes frozen and unresponsive, Speaker Flash press and hold for 8 to 10 seconds to Power/Lock Key reset the phone..

  • Page 15: Indicator Icons

    Indicator Icons Volume Allows you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the Icons shown on the display might vary depending on your voice volume during a call. When region or service provider. receiving an incoming call, briefly press either volume key to mute the ring tone.
  • Page 16 Displays when the speakerphone is on. Displays when Email is received. Displays when a new voice mail is received. Displays when a call has been missed. Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a Displays when Call forwarding is set to Forward specified time.

  • Page 17: Install The Sim Card And Battery

    Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and Music playback in progress communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Music playback paused Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless FM radio turned on in background Access Point (WAP).
  • Page 18 2. Remove the back cover. 3. Insert the SIM card. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- remove the back cover. coloured contacts facing down and the angled corner facing into the slot, as shown.

  • Page 19: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the phone with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC data cable. Only use Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your phone.
  • Page 20 • If your phone is not charging properly, bring the phone and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damage caused by 3.

  • Page 21: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on. Samsung uses approved memory standards for 1. Plug the micro USB end of the PC data cable into the memory cards but some brands might not be fully multifunction jack.
  • Page 22 2. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts • Your phone only supports the FAT file structure for facing down. memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your phone will prompt you to reformat the memory card.

  • Page 23: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    Attach a Hand Strap (optional) To remove a memory card: Before removing the memory card, unmount it for safe To attach a hand strap to your phone: removal. 1. Remove the back cover. Do not remove the memory card while the phone is 2.

  • Page 24: Getting Started With Your Phone

    Turn Your Phone On and Off getting started To turn your phone on, press and hold [ ]. Your phone will automatically connect to the network. When you with your phone turn on your phone for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your phone.

  • Page 25: Use The Touch Screen

    • To only use your phone’s non-network services, • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ screen protection film before using your phone. and select Flight mode. • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body.

  • Page 26: Get To Know The Idle Screen

    Get to Know the Idle Screen • Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages. When your phone turns on or is in Idle mode, the Idle screen • Your phone turns off the touch screen when you do is displayed.
  • Page 27 Use the shortcuts panel • Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmarks, and contacts. In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator • Folders: Create a new folder or add folders for your icons area and drag your finger down to open the shortcuts contacts.

  • Page 28: Access Applications

    • Auto rotation: Activate or deactivate auto rotation. 3. When you are finished, press [ Available options might vary depending on your Access Applications region or service provider. To access your phone’s applications: Add or remove panels from the Idle screen 1.
  • Page 29 4. Press [ ] to return to the previous screen or press 4. Press [ to return to the previous screen or [ ] to ] to return to the Idle screen. return to the Idle screen. To change the order of the main menu screens: Your phone has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation.

  • Page 30: Customize Your Phone

    additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, To turn the touch tone on or off: end unnecessary programs using the task manager. • In Idle mode, select Settings Sound    1. In Idle mode, select Task manager Active Audible selection.
  • Page 31 Location and   security Set screen lock Pattern. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default   images or wallpapers provided on your phone. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and example patterns and select Next. To adjust the brightness of the display: 3.
  • Page 32 • If you forget the unlock pattern, take your phone to To lock your SIM card: a Samsung Service Centre to be unlocked. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss of You can lock your phone by activating the PIN supplied with passwords or private information or other damages your SIM card.

  • Page 33: Enter Text

    Tap and hold on the text input field, select Input • If you block your SIM card by entering an incorrect method, and select a keyboard type (Swype or Samsung PUK, bring the card to your service provider to be keypad).
  • Page 34 3. Continue until you have finished the word. 6. You can also use the following keys: Change case. Switch between Symbol mode and ABC/Number 4. Release the finger on the last character. The word is mode. inserted into the text input field. Insert a space.
  • Page 35 • To hide the Swype keyboard, press [ • To view the Help information about using the Swype keyboard, tap and hold Using the Samsung keypad To enter text using the Samsung keypad: Change case. 1. Select Keypad types and select a text input ...
  • Page 36 Copy and paste text Enter text by voice. This icon is only available when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste keypad. feature to use the same text in other applications.

  • Page 37: Android Market

    Android Market application, select Buy OK and enter your credit  card information. Follow the on-screen instructions. Android Market provides you with an easy way to shop for To uninstall applications: games and mobile applications. Based on the Android platform, your phone’s functionality can be extended by select 1.

  • Page 38: Synchronize Data

    3. To delete download history, select the checkbox next to Files that you download from the web can include the download(s) that you want to delete then select viruses that will damage your phone. To lessen your Delete. Select Clear selection to clear checkbox risk, only download from sources that you trust.
  • Page 39 2. Select Add account and select an account type. To synchronize data manually: 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the 1. In Idle mode, select Settings Accounts and   account setup. sync. For online community services, such as Facebook, 2.

  • Page 40: Communication

    Calls communication You can use your phone to make and answer calls, use options during calls, and customize and use call-related features. Make and answer calls To make a call: 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad.  2. Enter an area code and phone number. 3.
  • Page 41 4. To end the call, select To call an international number: 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad, and tap and hold • Use the phonebook to save the numbers that you  0 to insert the + character. dial frequently. ► p. 55 •...
  • Page 42 • Answer a call: Press the headset button. • Answer a second call: Drag to the right until it reaches the dot when the call waiting tone sounds. The • Reject a call: Press and hold the headset button. phone prompts you to end or hold the first call. You must •...
  • Page 43 connected to the second party. Repeat to add more set this feature separately for several conditions when you parties. You must subscribe to the multiparty call service are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already to use this feature. on the phone or when you are outside the service area.

  • Page 44: Text And Multimedia Messages

    Text and Multimedia Messages To view call logs: You can view logs of your calls and filter them by their types. You can create an send text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages, and view or manage messages that you 1.
  • Page 45 To send a multimedia message: Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact. 1. In Idle mode, select New message.  2. Select a contact. 2. Enter a number manually, or select one or more 3. Select a text or multimedia message in the message recipients from Recent, Contacts or Groups (select thread.

  • Page 46: Gmail

    2. Follow the instructions on the voicemail server. This feature might not be available in your region. You must save the voicemail server number before accessing the server. Your service provider can give To send an email message: you the number. 1.
  • Page 47 Organize email by labels In the message view, use the following options: • Reply: Select You can organize your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages. You can then sort • Reply to all: Select Reply all.

  • Page 48: Email

    Email To send an email message: 1. In Idle mode, select Email and then select an  You can send or view email messages using your personal email account. or company email account. 2. Press [ Compose.  To set up an email account: 3.
  • Page 49 8. Select Send to send the message. • Forward: Press [ Forward to forward the  message to other recipients. If you are offline or outside your service area, the • Delete: Press [ Delete to delete the message.  message will be held in the message thread list until •...

  • Page 50: Google Talk

    Google Talk™ To start a chat: 1. In Idle mode, select Talk.  You can send instant messages to your friends or family using Google Talk 2. Select a friend from the Friends list. The chat screen opens. This feature might not be available depending on your 3.
  • Page 51 To access Social Hub: 1. In Idle mode, select Social Hub.  2. Check and use the contents delivered from the Social Hub.

  • Page 52: Entertainment

    Camera entertainment You can capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 mega pixels) and videos at resolutions of up to 640 x 480 pixels. To use the camera, you must first insert a memory card. •...
  • Page 53 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Change the scene mode. adjustments. Turn the flash on/off or set to auto. Change the camera settings. Switch to the camcorder. Capture a photo. View the last captured photo. 4.
  • Page 54 • Set as: Select Set as to set a photo as wallpaper or a To capture a photo in Smile shot mode: contact icon. Your camera can recognize people’s faces and help you to • Delete: Select Delete to delete a photo. take photos of their smiling faces.
  • Page 55 To capture a series of photos: 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to switch to the landscape view. You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. 3. Select Panorama. This is useful when you are photographing a sporting event ...
  • Page 56 Customize the camera settings ISO determines the light meter’s sensitivity. Choose from Auto, 100, Before taking a photo, select to access the    200, or 400. Use a lower ISO to take following options: photos in bright light, a higher ISO in Exposure value Change the brightness of the image low light, or Auto for automatic...
  • Page 57 Before taking a photo, select to access the   Reset Reset menus and shooting options. following settings: Capturing video Guidelines Display guidelines on the preview screen. To capture a video: Review Activate the instant review feature that 1. In Idle mode, select Camera.
  • Page 58 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary Turn flash on/off or set to auto. adjustments. Change the camcorder settings. Switch to the camera. Record a video. View the last recorded video. 5. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. 6.
  • Page 59 • Share: Select Share to send a video to others. Adjust Adjust the contrast, saturation, and • Play: Select Play to play a video. sharpness. • Delete: Select Delete to delete a video. Before capturing a video, select to access ...

  • Page 60: Gallery

    Gallery To view a photo in Gallery: 1. In Idle mode, select Gallery  You can view photos and play videos saved in your phone’s memory or on a memory card. 2. Select a folder. 3. To change the view mode, select at the top Supported File Formats right of the screen.

  • Page 61: Music

    • Download from the web. p. 61  You can listen to music using the music player. The music • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies.  player supports the following file formats: .mp3, .ogg, and p. 76 .aac.
  • Page 62 To play music files: Allows you to listen to music using 5.1 Virtual After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, Surround Sound. you can play music. Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. 1.
  • Page 63 To use the party shuffle feature: • SRS CS Headphone™ delivers a 5.1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or When you turn on the party shuffle feature, your phone earbuds when listening to multichannel content, selects and plays music files randomly. such as DVD movies.
  • Page 64 5.1 channel Set whether or not to activate the virtual 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Equaliser Select a default sound equalizer type.

  • Page 65: Personal Information

    Contacts personal You can use contact cards and groups to store personal information in the phone’s memory or on a SIM card. You information can save names, phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. To create a contact from the contact list: 1.
  • Page 66 2. Enter a phone number. • Send an email message: Select an email address. • Edit the contact information: Press [ Edit to  3. Select Add to Contacts  edit the contact information. 4. Select a memory location. To set a speed dial number: If you have more than one account, select the account to which you want to add the contact.
  • Page 67 2. Press [ Create.  You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or by transferring it using 3. Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group. Bluetooth. 4. Select Save. To copy contacts from the SIM card to the phone: To retrieve contacts from your community accounts: 1.

  • Page 68: Calendar

    To import contacts from a memory card to your phone: 1. In Idle mode, select History.  2. Select the item that you want to view. 1. In Idle mode, select 2. Press [ Import/Export Import from SD To view social network activities: ...

  • Page 69: Memo

    3. Enter the details of the event as required. 2. Select a reminder to view more details about the event. 4. Select Done. 3. To snooze or dismiss the reminder, select Snooze all or Dismiss all. To change the calendar view: 1.

  • Page 70: Voice Recorder

    2. Select a memo to view its details. To play a voice memo: 1. In Idle mode, select Voice recorder.  You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting an option. 2. Select List. 3.

  • Page 71: Web

    Internet You can access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You might incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. • Available icons can vary depending on your region. To browse web pages: 1.
  • Page 72 You can also select to open a list of saved • [ More Find on page: To search for text on   bookmarks, frequently visited pages, and recent internet the web page. history. • [ More Page info: View the web page ...

  • Page 73: Google Maps

    5. Select OK. To access frequently visited pages or the recent history: In the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark to use the 1. In Idle mode, select Internet.  following options: 2. Select and then select Most visited or History. •...
  • Page 74 To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your phone in the Use wireless Set to use WLAN and/or mobile networks for following conditions: networks finding your location. • Between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, Use GPS Set to use the GPS satellite for finding your or inside buildings.

  • Page 75: Google Latitude

    • Find places: Select to locate a business or To enter an address from your contact list or to point to a person, find out more information about a business, location on the map, select Contacts or Point  see coupons, public responses, etc. on map.

  • Page 76: Place

    2. If you are launching this application for the first time, 2. Select a category or enter the type of place. Your phone login or set up a Google Account searches for places around your current location that are related to the category. 3.

  • Page 77: Youtube

    YouTube™ 5. Tap the screen to start or stop playback and control playback using the following keys: YouTube is a free online video streaming service. You can view and share videos using YouTube. To watch videos on YouTube: 1. In Idle mode, select YouTube.

  • Page 78: News & Weather

    Set location. Your phone can use the fully optimized applications from Samsung Apps, which can be automatically updated. To read news articles: 1. To launch Samsung Apps, in Idle mode, select  1. In Idle mode, select News & Weather ...

  • Page 79: Market

    2. Search for and download applications as required. • This feature might not be available in your region. • For details, please visit www.samsungapps.com. Market You can download games, ringtones, or other applications from the Android Market. This feature might not be available in your region. 1.

  • Page 80: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the phones are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received using the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 81 When the owner of the other device enters the same • Some phones, especially those that are not tested PIN or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. If or approved by Bluetooth SIG, might not be the pairing is successful, the phone will automatically compatible with your phone.

  • Page 82: Wi-Fi

    Your phone is visible to other Bluetooth phones for 120 To activate the WLAN feature: seconds. 1. In Idle mode, select  Settings  Wireless and 2. When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth networks  Wi-Fi settings  Wi-Fi. wireless feature and select OK (if necessary).

  • Page 83: Allshare

    To add a WLAN manually: To customize DLNA settings for sharing media files: 1. In Idle mode, select  Settings  Wireless and To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files networks  Wi-Fi settings  Add Wi-Fi network. on your phone, you must activate media sharing.
  • Page 84 To play files from another device on your phone: Option Function 1. In Idle mode, select  AllShare. Access point Select a WLAN AP to use for DLNA network connections. 2. Select Play file from server on another player via my phone.

  • Page 85: Usb Tethering And Portable Hotspot

    USB Tethering and Portable Hotspot The sharing method for the network connection might differ depending on the PC’s operating system. You can use your phone as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices and share your To share your phone’s mobile network via WLAN: phone’s mobile network connection.

  • Page 86: Pc Connections

    To connect with Samsung Kies: removable disk, separate from the internal memory. Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website 1. If you want to transfer files to or from a memory card, (www.samsungmobile.com).

  • Page 87: Vpn Connections

    7. When you are finished, select Disconnect storage Your phone should already be configured with from PC. internet access. If you have trouble accessing the internet, you need to edit connections. If you are not To disconnect the phone from the PC, click the USB sure what connection information to enter, ask your phone icon in the Windows task bar and select the service provider.
  • Page 88 Option Function Option Function Set VPN Enter the IP address of the VPN server. Set CA Select the certificate authority (CA) server certificate certificate that the VPN uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the Enable Set to encrypt the VPN server. VPN server or download from the web.

  • Page 89: Tools

    Clock tools You can set and control alarms for important events, view a slide show of images in the Gallery, or open the music player. The clock screen also displays the current time and the weather conditions for your current location. To use the clock display: 1.

  • Page 90: Calculator

    Calculator 3. Set the alarm details. 4. When you are finished, select Done. You can perform mathematical operations directly on your phone, similar to using a hand-held or desktop calculator. To stop an alarm: 1. In Idle mode, select  Calculator. When an alarm sounds: 2.

  • Page 91: Task Manager

    Task Manager • To return to the Home directory, select Home. 3. Select a file to open. You can use the task manager to view any currently running In a folder, press [ ] to use the following options: applications, the package size of the applications, memory information, and to monitor the RAM memory.

  • Page 92: Thinkfree Office

    ThinkFree Office 7. Enter contents of the document using the tools at the bottom of the screen. You can create and view document files on your phone. If 8. When you have finished editing, select in the you have an account with the ThinkFree web service, you toolbar or press [ ] →...

  • Page 93: Voice Search

    To manage documents online: 2. Select Speak now. 3. Say a keyword into the microphone. 1. In Idle mode, select  ThinkFree Office. 2. Select Online. 3. Enter your user name and password to access your account and then select Sign in. 4.

  • Page 94: Settings

    Settings settings To access the Settings menu: 1. In Idle mode, select  Settings. 2. Select a setting category and then select an option. Wireless and Networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your phone. You can only use non-network services.
  • Page 95 • Add Wi-Fi network: Add WLAN APs manually. • Mobile AP settings: Configure network settings for your WLAN hotspot. Bluetooth settings VPN settings • Bluetooth: Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off. ► p. 70 Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). ►...

  • Page 96: Call Settings

    Voicemail • Network operators: Search for available networks and select a network for roaming. • Voice mail service: Select your service provider or set another provider to receive voicemails. Call Settings • Voice mail number: Enter the number to access the voicemail service.

  • Page 97: Sound

    • Turn on proximity sensor: Set the phone to detect • Audible touch tones: Set the phone to sound when you when your face is close to the touch screen. When touch the keys on the dialing screen. turned on, it will turn off the touch screen during a call. •...

  • Page 98: Location And Security

    Location and Security • Font style: Change the font type for the display text. You can download fonts from Android Market by selecting Change the settings for securing your phone, and the SIM Get fonts online. card, and GPS functionality. •...

  • Page 99: Applications

    • Lock SIM card: Lock your SIM card by activating the • Clear storage: Erase the credential contents from the PIN requirement. You need to enter the PIN supplied phone and reset the password. with your SIM card. • Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access Applications your SIM card.

  • Page 100: Accounts And Sync

    • Back up my data: Back up your phone’s settings to the development. Google servers. • Samsung Apps: Select a network connection (WLAN or • Automatic restore: When reinstalling an application, packet switched data network) to get application update backed-up settings and data will be restored.

  • Page 101: Locale And Text

    Select input method • Total space: View the total amount of storage space on an inserted SD card. Select a default keyboard type for text input. • Available space: View the amount of available space on an inserted SD card. Swype •...
  • Page 102 Samsung keypad • Auto-capitalization: Set the phone to automatically capitalize the first letter after a final punctuation mark, • Keypad types: Select the default input method, such as such as a period, question mark, or exclamation mark. the QWERTY keypad, traditional 3x4 keypad, or •...

  • Page 103: Voice Input And Output

    • Auto-full stop: Set the phone to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar. Text-to-speech settings • Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung • Listen to an example: Listen to a short demonstration of keypad.

  • Page 104: Accessibility

    Date and Time • Install voice data: Download and install voice data for the text-to-speech feature. Access and alter the following settings to control how time • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech and date are displayed on your phone: feature.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are using the Code Try this to solve the problem: phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result codes: of entering your PIN incorrectly several...
  • Page 106 • Ensure that your phone’s software is upgraded to the • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. latest version. • Ensure that you have accessed the correct cellular • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to network. your local Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 107 • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor number you are dialling. reception, you might lose reception. Move to another area and try again. Incoming calls are not connected When dialing from contacts, the call is not connected •...
  • Page 108 When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your phone for an extended period of time, The FM radio application on your Samsung phone uses the your phone may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and headset cable as an antenna.
  • Page 109 • Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 metres). Some music files might not play on your Samsung phone for • If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a a variety of reasons.

  • Page 110: Android System Recovery

    Android System Recovery 4. Use the Volume Up/Down key to move the selection bar to Yes to accept the loss of all data. Android System Recovery is used to restore the phone’s 5. Press the Home key. system software to the original as-shipped state and delete all user data.

  • Page 111: Health And Safety Information

    Getting the Most Out of Your Reception health and safety Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength information The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 112: Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

    Knowing Radio Frequency Safety Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP There are several simple guidelines for operating your standards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute of phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the •...

  • Page 113: Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone • When available, use a hands-free phone. • Position your phone within easy reach. Failure to follow the instructions outlined may lead to serious • Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; personal injury and possible property damage.

  • Page 114: Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

    To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical phones, any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause are adequately shielded from external RF signals.

  • Page 115: Turning Off Your Phone In Dangerous Areas

    Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas • Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine. To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or indicating that two-way radios should be turned off.

  • Page 116: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.IMPORTANT SAFETY chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE battery life.

  • Page 117: Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice

    • The battery may need recharging if it has not been used Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some for a long period of time. areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. •...

  • Page 118: Specific Absorption Rates (Sar)

    Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of • Reorient / relocate the receiving antenna. equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, • Increase the separation between the equipment and bending or sitting on it. receiver.

  • Page 119: Owner's Record

    All phones must meet the federal standard, which the future. incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, Model: GT-S5830D variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the Serial No.:...

  • Page 120: Warranty Information

    SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. ("SAMSUNG") information warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of...
  • Page 121 (iii) the battery has been illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d) which it is specified.
  • Page 122 Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800- PRODUCT "AS IS," AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO Samsung. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY...
  • Page 123 TO YOU. THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
  • Page 124 SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR be relied upon.
  • Page 125 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. ©2011 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without...

  • Page 126: Index

    index AllShare Connect to other devices 71 Making 30 Receive data 71 Missed 33 Android Market Send data 71 Options during voice call 32 Download 27 Reject 31 Uninstall 27 Brightness Use headset 31 Animation Calculator Camcorder Applications Calendar Capture video 47 Access 18 Settings 49 Call forwarding...
  • Page 127 Smile shot mode 44 Gallery Indicator Icons Share 51 Internet Clock View photo 50 Bookmark 62 Alarm 79 View video 50 Browse 61 Contacts History 63 Gmail Find 56 Group 57 Google Latitude Mass Storage Namecard 56 Google Maps Memo Current date and time Google Search Memory Card...
  • Page 128 Location 88 Social Hub Customize 20 Mobile networks 85 Speed Dial Number Front 3 Privacy 90 Swype Keys 4 Samsung keypad 92 Turn On/Off 14 SD Card & Phone Storage 90 Text Copy 26 Security 88 Ringtone Entering 23 Sound 86...
  • Page 129 Samsung keypad 25 Download 27 Swype 23 Wi-Fi Touch Screen WLAN 72 Control 15 Lock/Unlock 16 WLAN Touch tone YouTube Travel Adapter Unlock Pattern Voice Dialer Voice Recorder Voicemail Volume Ringtone 20 Wallpaper...

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