Samsung GT-S5839I - User Manual

Contents 5 Contents Assembling ............................................. 9 Unpack .................................................................. 9Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 9Charge the battery ........................................... 11Insert a memory card (optional) ...

Assembling 9 Assembling Unpack Check your product box for the following items: Mobile device • Battery • Quick Start Guide • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. The items supplied with ...

Assembling 11 Charge the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can...

Assembling 12 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet. You can use the device while it is charging, but it • may take longer to fully charge the battery.While the device is charging, the touch screen may • not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug t...

Assembling 13 Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port 3 on a PC. Depending on the type of USB cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB 4 cable from the device and then from the PC. Insert a memory card (opt...

Assembling 15 Format the memory card › Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.In Idle mode, select → Settings → SD card and phone storage → Unmount SD card → OK → Format SD card → Format SD card → Erase everything ....

Getting started 17 Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. 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 the Power key and select Power off → OK...

Getting started 18 › Keys Key Function Power/ Reset 1 / Lock Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the touch screen. Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen; Open the quic...

Getting started 19 Icon DefinitionGPS activated Call in progress Call on hold Speakerphone activated Missed call Synchronised with the web Uploading data Downloading data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending ...

Getting started 21 For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the • screen protection film before using your device.Your touch screen has a layer that detects small • electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will ...

Getting started 22 You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device. ► p. 28 Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicat...

Getting started 23 › Use the notifications panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls...

Getting started 24 Access applications To access your device’s applications, In Idle mode, select 1 to access the application list. Scroll left or right to another application screen. 2 You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.Select an applicat...

Getting started 25 To change the order of the main menu screens, In the application list, place your two fingers on the 1 screen and pinch.Tap and hold the thumbnail of a screen and drag it to 2 the location you want. › Access recent applications Press and hold the Home key to view the applications ...

Getting started 26 Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. › Set the current time and date In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Date and time . Set the time and date and change other options. 2 › Turn on or off the touch...

Getting started 27 › Activate animation for switching windows In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Display → Animation → Some animations or All animations . › Select a wallpaper for the idle screen In Idle mode, press [ 1 ] → Wallpaper → an option. Select an image. 2 Select ...

Getting started 28 Set an unlock pattern In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set screen lock → Pattern . See the on-screen instructions and example patterns 2 and select Next . Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at 3 least 4 dots and...

Getting started 29 › Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Location and security → Set up SIM card lock → Lock SIM card . Enter your PIN and select 2 OK . Once the...

Getting started 30 Enter the password for your Samsung account again 5 and select OK . Enter a phone number including a country code 6 (with + ). Enter the text message to be sent to the recipients. 7 Select 8 Done . Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by i...

Getting started 31 Number Function 1 Change case. 2 Switch between Symbol/Number mode and ABC mode. 3 Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. 4 Clear y...

Getting started 32 Repeat steps 1-4 to complete your text. 5 Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters. You can also tap the keys to enter text. • You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on • the upper half of the key. When you tap and hold a key until the character list appears, y...

Getting started 33 › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Place the cursor on the text you want to copy. 1 Select 2 . Select 3 or . Drag 4 or to select the text you want. Select 5 to copy, or to cut the text onto t...

Getting started 34 Select 2 Accept when the terms and conditions appear. Search for a file or application and download it. 3 › Uninstall an application From the Android Market home screen, select [ 1 ] → My apps . Select the item you want to delete. 2 Select 3 Uninstall → OK . Download files from th...

Getting started 35 › Set up a server account In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync . Select 2 Add account → an account type. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the 3 account setup. › Activate automatic sync In Idle mode, open the application lis...

Getting started 36 › Synchronise data manually In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Accounts and sync . Select an account. 2 Press [ 3 ] → Sync now . Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation.

Communication 37 Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end, or reject c...

Communication 38 To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call, • press and hold the headset button.To end a call, press the headset button. • › Use options during a call You can use the following options while a call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key u...

Communication 39 › View and dial missed calls Your device will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, open the notifications panel and select the missed call. › Use additional features You can use various other call-related features, such as Fixed Dialling...

Communication 40 Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Call settings → Additional settings → Call waiting . Your setting will be sent to the network. › View c...

Communication 41 Add recipients of your message. 3 Enter phone numbers manually, separating them • with a semicolon or a comma.Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting • Contacts . Select 4 Tap to compose and enter your message text. To insert emoticons, press [ ] → Insert smiley . Select 5 ...

Communication 42 Select a contact. 2 For a multimedia message, select a message to view 3 the details. › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls. To access your voice ma...

Communication 43 Enter a name or address in the recipient field. 3 Enter a subject and message. 4 To attach an image file, press [ 5 ] → Attach → a file. Select 6 to send the message. › View email messages In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Google Mail . Select an email message. 2 ...

Communication 44 Add a star to a message From the Inbox screen, tap and hold a message. 1 Select 2 Add star . The star icon next to the message is activated. Filter messages From the Inbox screen, press [ 1 ] → Go to labels . Select the label of the messages you want to view. 2 Email Learn to send o...

Communication 46 To move the message to another folder, press [ • ] → Move to folder . To load images from the message, press [ • ] → Show pictures . To view an attachment, select the attachment item. To • save it to your memory card, select . Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via Google Ta...

Communication 47 Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub ™ , the integrated communication application for Social Network Service (SNS), email, messages, contacts or calendar information. Visit socialhub.samsungapps.com for more details. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Social Hub ....

Entertainment 48 Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5.0 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels.To use this feature, you must first insert a memory card. The camera interface appears ...

Entertainment 50 Capture a photo in Smile shot mode › Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Camera . Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. 2 Select 3 → Smile shot . Make any necessa...

Entertainment 51 Customise camera settings › Before taking a photo, select → to access the following options: Option Function Exposure value Adjust the exposure value. Focus mode Take close-up photos or set the camera to focus on the subject or focus on human faces automatically. Timer Select the le...

Entertainment 53 Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status and settings. • : Resolution • : Length of video that can be recorded (according to available memory) • : Storage location 2 Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). 3 Change the flash sett...

Entertainment 54 Customise camcorder settings › Before recording a video, select → to access the following options: Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video. Resolution Change the resolution option. White balance Adjust the colour balance accord...

Entertainment 55 Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card. Supported file formats › Type Format Image Extension: bmp, gif, jpg, png, wbmp Video Extension: 3gp, mp4 • Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264 • Some file formats are not supported depending • on the software of the devi...

Entertainment 56 To use additional feature with a photo, press [ • ] → More and use the following options. Details - : View photo details. Set as - : Set a photo as wallpaper or a caller image for a contact. Crop - : Crop an image from a photo. Rotate left - : Rotate a photo anti-clockwise. Rotate r...

Entertainment 57 Add music files to your memory card › Start by transferring files to your memory card: Download from the wireless web. • ► p. 71 Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. • ► p. 88 Receive via Bluetooth. • ► p. 82 Copy to your memory card. • ► p. 89 Play music › After transferring music...

Entertainment 59 Tap and hold a music file you want to add to a playlist 3 and then select Add to playlist → New . Enter a title for your new playlist and select 4 Save . To add more music files to the playlist, repeat step 2-4. 5 During playback, you can add files to a playlist by pressing [ ] → Ad...

Entertainment 60 FM radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. Listen to the FM radio › Plug a headset into the device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio . The first ...

Entertainment 61 Number Function 5 Adjust the volume. Save a radio station automatically › Plug a headset into the device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio . Press [ 3 ] → Scan → a scanning option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Control ...

Entertainment 62 Add a radio station to the favourites list › Plug a headset into the device. 1 In Idle mode, open the application list and select 2 FM radio . Select 3 to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. 4 Select 5 to add to the favourites list. You can add a name for a r...

Personal information 64 Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application li...

Personal information 65 Set a speed dial number › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → More → Speed dial . Select a location number 3 → a contact. You can quickly dial this number by touching and holding the location number from the dialling screen. Create your nameca...

Personal information 66 Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group. 3 Select 4 Save . Copy contacts › To copy contacts from the SIM or USIM card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 . Press [ 2 ] → Import/Export → Import from SIM card . Select contacts to copy a...

Personal information 67 View the communication log › You can view the communication log of calls, messages, email or SNS threads. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 → History . Select an item you want to view. 2 View social network activities › You can view the recent activities of...

Personal information 68 View events › To change the calendar view, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Press [ 2 ] and select Day , Week , or Month . To view events of a specific date, In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Calendar . Select a date on the ca...

Personal information 69 Select 2 Create memo or press [ ] → Create . Enter your memo text. 3 Press [ 4 ] to hide the keypad. Select a colour to change a background colour. 5 Select 6 Save . View memos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Memo . Select a memo to view its details. 2 ...

Personal information 70 Play a voice memo › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder . Select 2 List . Select a voice memo to play. 3 You can send the voice memo to others by pressing [ ] → Share . Voice recorder Learn to operate your device's voice recorder.To use this fe...

Web 71 Web Web services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan. Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. You may incur additional charges for accessing the • web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider.The web br...

Web 73 Select 2 → Bookmarks . Select 3 Add . Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4 Select 5 OK . From the bookmark list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options: To open the web page in the current window, select • Open . To open the web page in a new window, select • Open in n...

Web 74 This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Search for a specific location › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Maps . If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 select OK to confirm. The map will display your current locati...

Web 75 Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends’ locations via Google Latitude ™ . In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Latitude . The device automatically joins Latitude. Press [ 2 ] → Add friends → Select from Contacts or Add via email address . Sele...

Web 76 Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance. Navigation maps, your current location, and other • navigational data may differ from actual location information. You should always pay attention to road conditions, traffic, and any othe...

Web 77 If you are launching this application for the first time, 2 set whether or not to view the search history of your Google account.Enter a letter or a word of the data to search for. 3 Select the item’s name you want to access. 4 YouTube Learn to view and upload videos via YouTube. This feature...

Web 78 Select a video. 2 Select 3 More → Share → an option. Upload videos › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 YouTube . Press [ 2 ] → Upload and select a video. Skip to 8. If you want to upload new videos, select to turn on the camera.Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape ...

Web 79 Enter your user name and password and select 8 Sign in . Enter details of the upload and select 9 Upload . News & Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles. View the weather information › In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Ne...

Connectivity 81 Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 10 m without requiring a physical connection.You do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are w...

Connectivity 83 › Activate the WLAN feature In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings → Wireless and networks → Wi-Fi settings → Wi-Fi . An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the WLAN only when needed. › Find and co...

Connectivity 84 Customise DLNA settings for sharing › media files To allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device, you must activate media sharing. Some files may not play on the DLNA-enabled devices depending on the devices. In Idle mode, open the application list and selec...

Connectivity 85 Select a player—the one that will play the media file. 5 Playback begins at the selected player.Control playback using icons of your device. 6 Playback may be buffered, depending on the network connection and the connected server. Play files of one device on the other › device In Idl...

Connectivity 86 Select 2 Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.Select 3 Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings → Configure portable Wi-Fi hotspot to configure network settings to use your device as an access point. Option Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that wil...

Connectivity 87 GPS Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services.To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, • or inside buildingsin poor wea...

Connectivity 88 PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is ins...

Connectivity 89 To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device. Then remove the USB cable from the PC. Otherwise, you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card. VPN connecti...

Connectivity 90 Option Function Enable L2TP secret Set to use the L2TP secret password. Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password. Set user certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you. You can import certificates from the VPN server or download from the web. S...

Connectivity 91 › Connect to a private network In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings → Wireless and networks → VPN settings . Select a private network to connect. 2 Enter the user name and password and select 3 Connect .

Tools 92 Tools Clock Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. › Use the clock display In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Clock . While using the clock display, use the following 2 features: To create or delete an alarm, select ...

Tools 93 Downloads Learn to manage logs of files you have downloaded from the web. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Downloads . Select a download folder. 2 To open a downloaded file, select the log. 3 To delete a log, select the check box and then select Delete . Calculator Learn...

Tools 94 Some file formats are not supported depending • on the software of the device.If the file size exceeds the available memory, an • error can occur when you open files.Playback quality may vary by content type. • Some files may not play properly depending on • how they are encoded. In Idle mo...

Tools 95 Select 2 Accept to confirm, if you are launching this application for the first time.Select 3 Activate now → Close to activate ThinkFree Office.Select 4 My Docs . Press [ 5 ] → New → a document type. Enter a name for the document and select 6 OK . Enter contents in the document by using the...

Tools 96 Enter your user name and password to access your 3 account, and then select Sign in . View and manage your documents on the server as 4 desired. SIM Toolkit Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider. Depending on your SIM or USIM card, this menu may be available ...

Tools 97 Voice Search Learn to use the voice command feature to dial a number, send a message, or search for locations and information by voice. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Voice Search . Say a com...

Settings 98 Settings Access the Settings menu In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings . Select a setting category and select an option. 2 Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. Flight mode › Disable all wireless functions on your device. You...

Settings 99 VPN settings › Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). ► p. 89 Mobile networks › Use packet data • : Set to allow packet switched data networks for network services. Data roaming • : Set the device to connect another network when you are roaming or your home network is not...

Settings 100 Voice mail number › Enter the number to access the voicemail service. You can obtain this number from your service provider. Call forwarding › Divert incoming calls to another number. Additional settings › Caller ID • : Display your caller ID to other parties for outgoing calls. Call wa...

Settings 101 Audible selection • : Set the device to sound when you select an application or option. Screen lock sounds • : Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen. Display Change the settings for the display. Screen display • : Font style - : Change the font type for the di...

Settings 102 Set screen lock • : Set the unlock security code. When you have set your security code, this option changes to Change screen lock . None - : Disable the screen lock. Pattern - : Set an unlock pattern to unlock the screen. PIN - : Set a PIN (numeric) to unlock the screen. Password - : Se...

Settings 103 Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications. Unknown sources • : Select to download applications from any source. If you do not select this option, you can download applications only from Android Market. Manage applications • : Access the list of the application...

Settings 104 Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Background data • : Select this setting to use the auto sync feature. The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications and synchronise data. Auto-sync • : Set the...

Settings 105 Swype › Language • : Select a language for text input. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages. Audio feedback • : Set to alert you when there are no alternative words for your input if you double-t...

Settings 106 Samsung keypad › Portrait keypad types • : Select the default input method, such as the QWERTY keyboard, traditional keypad, or handwriting screen. Input languages • : Select languages for text input. You cannot enter text in some languages. To enter text, you should change the writing ...

Settings 107 Voice recognition settings › Language • : Select a language for the Google voice recognition. SafeSearch • : Set the device to filter explicit text and/or images from voice search results. Block offensive words • : Hide offensive words your device recognised from voice search results. T...

Settings 108 Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device: Automatic • : Automatically update the time when you move across time zones. Set date • : Set the current date manually. Select time zone • : Set your home time zone. Set tim...

Troubleshooting 109 Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: Password When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device. PIN When u...

Troubleshooting 110 Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key for 8-10 seconds and release. The device will reboot automa...

Troubleshooting 112 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: Charge the battery or replace it with ...

Troubleshooting 113 Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or • delet...

Troubleshooting 114 Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on • your device.Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on • the device you wish to connect to, if necessary.Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device • a...

Safety precautions 115 Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical socketsDo not...

Safety precautions 116 Caution: Follow all safety warnings and regulations when using your device in restricted areas Turn off your device where prohibited Comply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a particular area. Do not use your device near other electronic devices ...

Safety precautions 117 Turn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal. Your device may interfere with the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft. Electronic devices in a motor vehicle may malfunction due to the radio frequency of your device Electroni...

Safety precautions 118 Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto • accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where lives are in danger, call a local emergency number.Call roadside assistance or a special, non-emergency assistance • number when necessary. If you se...

Safety precautions 123 The radio wave exposure guidelines use a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit for mobile devices is 2.0 W/kg. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power ...

Safety precautions 124 Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. This EEE is compliant with RoHS. Correct disposal of batteries i...

Safety precautions 125 CONNECTION WITH, ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.”Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representat...

Index 126 Index access codes 109airplane mode 17alarms creating 92 stopping 92 AllShare 84battery charging 11 installing 9 Bluetooth activating 81 finding and pairing with devices 82 receiving data 82 sending data 82 brightness, display 28calculator 93calendar creating events 68 viewing events 68 ca...