Samsung GT-S5830 Galaxy Ace Unlocked GSM Cell Phone Manual

128 Pages·2011·2.19 MB·English

GT-S5830
user manual
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Instructional icons In Idle mode, open the application list and select
Settings → About phone (represents Settings,
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will followed by About phone)
see in this manual:
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Warning—situations that could cause injury to [ ] (represents the Power/Lock key)
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your device or other equipment
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Contents
Assembling ............................................. 9 Get to know the idle screen ........................... 22
Unpack .................................................................. 9 Access applications .......................................... 24
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9 Customise your device .................................... 26
Charge the battery ........................................... 11 Enter text ............................................................ 29
Insert a memory card . ...................................... 13 Download applications from Android
Market ................................................................. 33
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 16
Download files from the web ........................ 34
Getting started ..................................... 17 Synchronise data .............................................. 35
Turn your device on and off ........................... 17
Communication ................................... 37
Get to know your device ................................. 17
Calling .................................................................. 37
Use the touch screen ........................................ 20
Messaging .......................................................... 41
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 22
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Google Mail ........................................................ 43 Memo ................................................................... 69
Email .................................................................... 44 Voice Recorder . .................................................. 70
Talk ....................................................................... 46
Web ........................................................ 71
Social Hub ........................................................... 47
Internet ............................................................... 71
Entertainment ...................................... 48 Maps .................................................................... 74
Camera ................................................................ 48 Google Search ................................................... 77
Gallery ................................................................. 56 YouTube .............................................................. 78
Music .................................................................... 57 News & Weather ................................................ 79
FM Radio ............................................................. 60 Samsung Apps .................................................. 80
Market ................................................................. 80
Personal information .......................... 64
Contacts .............................................................. 64
Calendar .............................................................. 68
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Connectivity ......................................... 81 Task Manager . .................................................... 93
Bluetooth ............................................................ 81 ThinkFree Office ................................................ 93
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 83 Voice Search ....................................................... 95
AllShare ............................................................... 84
Settings .................................................. 96
USB tethering and portable hotspot ........... 86
Access the Settings menu ............................... 96
PC connections .................................................. 87
Wireless and networks .................................... 96
VPN connections . .............................................. 88
Call settings ........................................................ 97
Tools ....................................................... 91 Sound .................................................................. 98
Clock .................................................................... 91 Display ................................................................. 99
Calculator . ........................................................... 92 Location and security ...................................... 99
My Files . ............................................................... 92 Applications .................................................... 100
SIM Toolkit .......................................................... 93 Accounts and sync ......................................... 101
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Privacy .............................................................. 101
SD card and phone storage ......................... 102
Search ............................................................... 102
Language and keyboard .............................. 102
Voice input and output ................................ 104
Accessibility ..................................................... 105
Date and time ................................................. 105
About phone ................................................... 106
Troubleshooting ................................ 107
Safety precautions ............................. 112
Index .................................................... 122
8 Contents
Assembling
• The items supplied with your device may vary
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or offered by your service
provider.
Unpack • You can obtain additional accessories from your
local Samsung dealer.
Check your product box for the following items:
• The supplied accessories perform best for your
• Mobile device device.
• Battery • Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
• Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your device.
• User manual
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or Install the SIM or USIM card and
illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's battery
warranty.
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 services, you can
purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM)
card.
Assembling 9
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 3 Insert the SIM or USIM card.
1 If the device is on, press and hold [ ] and select
Power off to turn it off.
2 Remove the back cover.
• Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with
the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
• If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can
only use your device’s non-network services and
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you some menus.
remove the back cover.
10 Assembling