Dell Streak 5 User Manual

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To temporarily disable an alarm
On the Alarms screen, clear the green bar of the alarm time you want 
to disable.
To delete an alarm
1On the Alarms screen, touch the alarm time you want to delete.
2On the Set alarm screen, touch Delete.
To silence all alarms
You can change the settings to choose if the alarm should ring when 
the device is in Silent mode.
1On the Alarms screen, touch the Menu button → Settings.
2To u c h  Alarm in silent mode to set if the alarm should ring when 
the...

152Applications
Sound Recorder
Open this application to record voice and sounds and then play them 
back. You can also set the recording as a ringtone for your device.
 NOTE: Recorder only supports recording in the amr format.
1Touch the Launcher button → Sound Recorder .
2Touch   to start recording.
3Touch   to end recording.
4Touch   to start playback of the recording; touch   to stop 
playback.
5To u c h  Save this recording to save the recording on the microSD 
card.
6To play back a sound recording...

Applications153
To say a voice command to start an action
1When Voice Dialer prompts you with voice command examples 
such as to call a contact, say the command that includes the 
name of the contact you want to call. For example, if you want to 
call a contact named John, use this command Call  and 
say “Call John” to your device.
2Once your device recognizes your command, it automatically lists 
the matching actions. You can now choose to call a contact or 
open an application from the list.
SIM...

154Playing Videos on HDMI Devices
Playing Videos on HDMI 
Devices
1Insert the 30-pin connector on the bottom of your device into 
the 30-pin connector on the home dock.
2Connect your device to a HDMI device for example a HDMI 
monitor or TV using a HDMI data cable.
3Touch the Launcher button → Gallery .
4Touch a video thumbnail to start playback of the video.
5The device screen displays Video out to ask for your 
confirmation. Touch Ye s to play the video on the display of the 
connected HDMI device....

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Possible solutions
Call-related problems
SIM card error
SIM card malfunction or 
damage.Take the SIM card to your 
service provider for testing.
The SIM card is inserted 
improperly.Insert the SIM card properly.
Dirt or dust on the SIM 
card’s metal contacts.Use a soft, dry cloth to 
clean the SIM card’s metal 
contacts.
Poor receptionThe network signal is too 
weak at your current 
location, for example, in a 
basement or near a...

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Yo u  c a n n o t  m a k e  
outgoing callsThe SIM card is not installed. Install a valid SIM card in 
your device.
Poor signal. Move to an open space, or if 
you are inside a building, 
move closer to a window.
Your device is in Airplane 
mode with no wireless 
connectivity.Touch the status area on the 
status bar and clear the 
Airplane mode check box.
You have enabled the Call 
barring feature.To u c h  t h e  H o m e  b u t t o n  
→ Menu button → 
Settings→ Call...

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Noises during a callYou may be near a strong 
electromagnetic source 
(such as a TV, a microwave 
oven, etc.) during a call.Move to another location to 
reduce the interference 
effects.
You cannot enable 
certain call featuresYour service provider does 
not support these features, 
or you have not applied for 
services that provide these 
features.Contact your service 
provider.
PIN Code is blockedYo u  h a v e  e n t e r e d  a n  
incorrect PIN code three 
consecutive...

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Shortened standby timeThe length of standby time 
is affected by your service 
provider’s system 
configuration. The same 
device used with different 
service providers' systems 
does not have the same 
length of standby time.If you are located in an area 
where the network signal is 
weak, temporarily turn off 
your device.
The battery is depleted. In 
high-temperature 
environments, battery life 
will be shortened.Use a new battery.
If you are not able to 
connect to...

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Internet problems
Unable to connect to the 
network.
Invalid SIM card. Contact your service 
provider.
You are not within the 
network’s service area.Check the service area with 
your service provider.
Poor signal. Move to an open space or if 
you are inside a building, 
move closer to a window.
Media problems
Windows Media Player 
on my computer cannot 
play the sounds of the 
video captured using the 
device.
The device records video 
sounds in amr format, but 
Windows...

160Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g
If the device cannot power on due to system corruption, take either of 
these recovery actions:
Reset your device to the default state
1Press and hold the power button   and then touch the Power off 
option on the screen to turn off the device.
2Simultaneously press and hold the volume up button   and volume 
down button  .
3Without releasing the volume buttons, press and hold the power button, 
until the device turns on the configuration screen.
4Press the volume buttons...