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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. GH68-35635A www.samsung.ca...
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GT-S5830D quick start guide For more information, refer to the user manual at www.samsung.ca...
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 differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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 so may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.
Getting started Turn your device on and off 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.
Get to know your device Proximity sensor Earpiece Touch screen Volume key Home key Back key Menu key Microphone Headset jack Multifunction jack Camera lens Speaker Power/Lock key Flashbulb Back cover Memory card slot Internal antenna...
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Keys Function Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and Power/ hold); Lock the touch screen. Lock Open a list of options available on the current screen. Menu Return to the idle screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold).
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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.
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.
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.
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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 .
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.