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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-S5380D user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Bada operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system. Applications and their functions may vary by country, ● region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues or ●...

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered ●...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..............9 Unpack ..................9 Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ......9 Charge the battery ............... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ........14 Attach a hand strap (optional) .......... 16 Getting started ............17 Turn your device on and off ..........
  • Page 6 Calendar ................. 69 Task ..................70 Memo ..................71 Voice recorder ............... 72 Web ................75 Internet ................... 75 Samsung Apps ..............78 YouTube .................. 78 Connectivity ............79 Bluetooth ................79 Wi-Fi ..................81 AllShare ................... 84 Mobile network sharing ............. 86 GPS ...................
  • Page 7 General .................. 100 Accounts ................103 Notification ................104 Call ..................104 Messages ................104 Email ..................106 Contacts ................107 Calendar ................108 Memo ..................108 Internet ................. 109 Music player ................. 110 Gallery ................... 110 Samsung Apps ..............110 Contents...
  • Page 8 AllShare ................. 110 Communities’ upload ............110 Search ..................110 Troubleshooting ..........111 Safety precautions ..........117 Contents...

  • Page 9: Assembling

    ● 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 your device and available ● accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 10 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, ] and select Yes to If the device is on, press and hold [ turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with a 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 cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

  • Page 12: Charge With A Travel Adapter

    When your battery is low, the device will emit a ● warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.
  • Page 13 If your device is not charging properly, bring your ● device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

  • Page 15: Remove The Memory Card

    Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. Replace the back cover. › Remove the memory card Settings → General →...

  • Page 16: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    › 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 Menu mode, select Settings → General → Memory → Format memory card → Yes.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    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 Yes. Follow all posted warnings and directions from ●...

  • Page 18: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Earpiece Proximity sensor Volume key Touch screen Home key End key Dial key Mouthpiece Multifunction jack Headset jack GPS antenna Speaker Power/Reset/Lock Camera lens Back cover Main antenna 1. Do not touch or cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.
  • Page 19 › Keys Function Turn the device on or off (press and Power/ hold); Reset the device (press and hold Reset for 8-10 seconds and release); Lock the Lock touch screen. Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve logs of your calls. In Idle mode, switch between the widget panel and the idle screen;...

  • Page 20: Idle Screen

    › Idle screen When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications. The idle screen has multiple panels, and you can add new panels to the idle screen.
  • Page 21 Icon Definition Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress Call diverting activated Synchronising with PC USB tethering activated Wi-Fi tethering activated Memory card inserted New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Roaming (outside of normal service area)

  • Page 22: Use The Touch Screen

    › Notifications panel In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area at the top of the screen and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. Select icons to activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.

  • Page 23: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to ● move to items on lists. Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in ● or out while viewing photos or web pages. Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and ●...

  • Page 24: Access Menus

    Access menus To access your device’s menus, Menu to access Menu mode. In Idle mode, select When the help screen for adding shortcuts to the idle screen appears, select OK. If you do not want to see the screen again, select the check box next to Do not show again.
  • Page 25 › Organise applications You can reorganise the applications by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs. To change the order of applications, In Menu mode, tap and hold an application. Drag an application icon to the location you want. You can move an application icon to another screen or idle screen.

  • Page 26: Launch And Manage Applications

    Launch and manage applications › Launch multiple applications Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time. To launch multiple applications, press the Home key to return to the Idle screen and select an application to launch. ›...

  • Page 27: Customise Your Device

    › Organise the widget panel You can reorganise the widgets by changing their order and activating or deactivating them. In Idle mode, press the Home key to open the widget panel. Tap and hold the screen. To activate or deactivate a widget, drag the slider next to the widget.

  • Page 28: Change Your Ringtone

    Select a wallpaper for the idle screen Settings → Display → Wallpaper. In Menu mode, select → Select an image folder an image. Set. Select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Getting started...

  • Page 29: Lock Your Device

    If you forget your password, bring your device to a ● Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords ● or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Getting started...
  • Page 30 To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings →...

  • Page 31: Enter Text

    Select Remote controls for controlling Select the slider next to the device from the web remotely. To use this feature from the web, you need a Samsung account. Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.
  • Page 32 Number Function Switch between Number/Symbol mode and ABC mode. Change the input language; Access the keyboard settings (press and hold). Insert a space. Clear your input. Start a new line. Insert a full-stop; Insert a symbol (press and hold). → To change the text input method, press and hold Keyboard type →...

  • Page 33: Adding Words To The T9 Dictionary

    When entering English text, press and hold and drag a slider next to Predictive text. Enter the first two letters of a word and then the alternate word list appears. Select and an alternate word from the list that appears. When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the following modes: Mode...
  • Page 34 Mode Function ?#+ to switch to Symbol mode. Select ◄ or ► to scroll to a symbol set Select you want. Symbol Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol. When Predictive text mode is activated, you can use Continuous input mode.

  • Page 35: Copy And Paste Text

    › Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Tap and hold the text input field until appears. Select from the option list. Select Drag or to select the text you want.

  • Page 36: Communication

    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 calls.

  • Page 37: Use A Headset

    Answer a call When a call comes in, press [ ] or drag right. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to adjust the volume, or press and hold the Volume key down to mute the ringtone. To end the call, press [ Reject a call When a call comes in, press [ ] or drag...
  • Page 38 › Use options during a voice call You can use the following options while a voice call is in progress: To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or ● down. To place a call on hold, select .
  • Page 39 › View and dial missed calls Your device will display the missed call icon ( ) when you have missed calls. Open the notifications panel and select a missed call. Select the call from the call log and press [ ] to dial.
  • Page 40 Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, except for the numbers stored in the SIM or USIM card. To activate FDN mode, Settings → General → Security. In Menu mode, select Fixed dialling mode. Drag the slider next to Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK.

  • Page 41: Logs

    Logs Learn to view and manage logs of calls you have dialled, received, or missed. › View call logs You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types. Logs. In Menu mode, select All or Missed to select a log. Select From the call logs, you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact.

  • Page 42: Send A Text Message

    › Send a text message In Menu mode, select Messages → Add recipients for your message. Enter phone numbers manually and separate them with ● a semicolon or a comma. Select phone numbers from the lists by selecting the ● options under the recipient input field.

  • Page 43: Send A Multimedia Message

    Option Function Proxy address Enter the address of the proxy server. Linger time Enter how long the device will wait for (sec) responses from the network. Advanced Customise IP and DNS addresses and settings traffic class. Save. When you are finished, select Settings →...

  • Page 44: View A Text Or Multimedia Message

    › View a text or multimedia message In Menu mode, select Messages. Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact, like a messenger. Select a contact. Select a message to view 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.

  • Page 45: Email

    Email Learn to create and send email messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. › Set up an email account and profile In addition to the email account predefined by your service provider, you can add your personal email accounts. Also, you can add your own connection profile for using email services.

  • Page 46: Send An Email Message

    Option Function Incoming Select the type of the incoming server server type (POP3 or IMAP4). POP3 server/ Enter the address of the incoming IMAP4 server server. POP3 port/ Enter the port number of the incoming IMAP4 port server. Secure Select a security protocol for the connection incoming server.
  • Page 47 Select the subject field and enter a subject. Select the text input field and enter your email text. Add image. To add an image file, select ● Font style. To change the text style, select ● Send to send the message. Select ›...

  • Page 48: Chaton

    Option Function Server URL Enter the URL of the Exchange server. Set to use the SSL (Secure Sockets Use SSL Layer) protocol to increase security. After customising the server setting, drag the sliders next to data types to synchronise. For synchronising emails and calendar events, you can set the sync interval.

  • Page 49: Social Hub

    Learn to chat with friends and family from any of the universal instant messengers. In Menu mode, select Select a messenger. Enter your user name and password to sign in. Chat with friends and family instantly. Other instant messengers may be provided depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 50: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels (2 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. Photos are saved in JPG format and videos are saved in MP4 format.
  • Page 51 Number Function Change the resolution option. Change the camera settings. Hide or display the icons in the viewfinder. View the photo or video you captured last. Capture a photo. Adjust the brightness. Change the shooting mode and scene mode. Check the camera status and settings. : Number of photos you can take ●...
  • Page 52 › Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. Camera. In Menu mode, select → Smile shot. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Select Your device recognises people in an image and detects their smiles.
  • Page 53 › Capture a photo in Night mode Your camera provides you with a predefined setting when you take photos at night. Select the night mode that uses an extended exposure. Camera. In Menu mode, select → Night. Select Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo.

  • Page 54: Record A Video

    Option Function Set the camera to include location information for your photos. To improve GPS signals, avoid ● shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low- lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
  • Page 55 Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Change the resolution option. Change the camcorder settings. Hide or display the icons in the viewfinder. View the photo or video you captured last. Record a video. Adjust the brightness.
  • Page 56 After recording videos, select the image viewer to view the recorded videos. To view more videos, scroll left or right. ● Share. To send a video to others, select ● Delete → Yes. To delete a video, select ● To start a slideshow, select .

  • Page 57: Videos

    Videos Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file formats: MP4, 3GP, WMV. Playback quality may vary by content type. ● Some files may not play properly depending on how ●...

  • Page 58: Gallery

    Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Adjust the volume. Restart playback; Skip backward (tap within 3 seconds); Scan backward in a file (tap and hold).

  • Page 59: View A Photo

    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 ●...

  • Page 60: Music

    Download from a PC with Samsung Kies. p. 89 ► ● Receive via Bluetooth. p. 81 ► ● Copy to your memory card. p. 89 ► ● Samsung is not responsible for any use of default music files provided on your device. Entertainment...

  • Page 61: Play Music

    › Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card, Music. In Menu mode, select → Select a music category a music file. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.

  • Page 62: Create A Playlist

    Number Function Activate Shuffle mode. Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one file, or repeating all files). Open the playlist. Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold). You can control the music player with a headset. In ●...

  • Page 63: Fm Radio

    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. FM radio.
  • Page 64 Number Function Turn off the FM radio; Select to turn on the FM radio. Search for an available radio station. Fine-tune the frequency. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Change the sound output (headset or device’s speaker). Customise the FM radio settings.
  • Page 65 › Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device. FM radio. In Menu mode, select Select The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. › Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device. FM radio.

  • Page 66: Java

    Java Learn to use games and applications powered by award- winning Java technology. The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the device. › Download games and applications In Menu mode, select Java More games.

  • Page 67: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the device’s memory or a SIM or USIM card. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts.

  • Page 68: Find A Contact

    › Find a contact In Menu mode, select Contacts. Search and enter the first letters of the name you Select want. From the contact list, you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the left or right and selecting an option.

  • Page 69: Calendar

    › Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages to an entire group. Start by creating a group. Contacts → Groups → In Menu mode, select Enter a name for the group. Select a memory location to save the group.

  • Page 70: Task

    : Hourly blocks for one full day ● List : A list of scheduled events ● To view events of a specific date, Calendar. In Menu mode, select Select a date on the calendar. To move to today’s date, select Today. Select an event to view its details.

  • Page 71: Memo

    › View tasks Task. In Menu mode, select List by and select a category to sort the tasks. Select Select a task to view its details. For completed tasks with an expired deadline, you can set their status to completed by selecting the check box from the top line.

  • Page 72: Voice Recorder

    › View memos Memo. In Menu mode, select Select a memo to view its details. To delete the memo, select Delete Yes. → You can send the memo to others by selecting Share → an option. Voice recorder Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. ›...
  • Page 73 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar. Adjust the volume. Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Crop the file.
  • Page 74 › Customise voice recorder settings Voice recorder. In Menu mode, select Settings. Select Adjust the following settings to customise your voice recorder. Option Function Select a memory location for saving Storage voice memos. To record a voice memo for attaching to a multimedia message, select Limit Recording type for MMS.

  • Page 75: 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 files. For details, contact your service provider.

  • Page 76: Browse Web Pages

    › Browse web pages Internet to launch a specified In Menu mode, select homepage. To access a specific web page, select the URL input field, enter the web address (URL) of the web page, and select Navigate web pages with the following keys: The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 77: Download Manager

    Number Function Open a web page in a new window or switch between the currently opened windows. While browsing the web page, use the following options: To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ● them apart. To zoom out, move your fingers closer together. To translate a word, tap and hold the word you want to ●...

  • Page 78: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of useful applications to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, widgets, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice in mobile experience.

  • Page 79: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices 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 via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 80 › Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices Settings → Bluetooth → Search In Menu mode, select for devices. Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done. Alternatively, select Yes to match the PIN between your device and the device.

  • Page 81: Wi-Fi

    › Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data Select from the device (if necessary). Received data is saved to an appropriate application or folder according to its type.
  • Page 82 › Find and connect to a Wi-Fi AP Settings → Wi-Fi. In Menu mode, select The device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi APs. Select a network. Connect (if Enter a password for the network and select necessary). › Customise the connection profile Settings →...
  • Page 83 › Connect to Wi-Fi using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Settings → Wi-Fi. In Menu mode, select WPS button depending on the AP device type. Select Press a WPS button on the AP device within 2 minutes. Or, enter a PIN on the AP device and select Start within 2 minutes.

  • Page 84: Allshare

    Send data via Wi-Fi Select a file or item, such as a memo, media file, or web address, from an appropriate application or My files. Share → Wi-Fi. To send data via Wi-Fi, select The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.
  • Page 85 Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA feature: Option Function Turn on video sharing with other Share videos DLNA-enabled devices. Turn on image sharing with other Share photos DLNA-enabled devices. Turn on music sharing with other Share music DLNA-enabled devices. Select the default memory location for Download to saving downloaded media files.

  • Page 86: Mobile Network Sharing

    Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection. Settings → Connectivity → In Menu mode, select Mobile AP. Activation to activate the Wi-Fi Drag the slider next to tethering feature.

  • Page 87: Gps

    Your device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services and use additional GPS functions. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or ●...

  • Page 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, use the Samsung Kies program, and use your device as a wireless modem for a PC. Connectivity...
  • Page 89 USB debugging. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies). Samsung Kies will work on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

  • Page 90: Vpn Connections

    Open the folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. 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.
  • Page 91 › Set up VPN connections Settings → Connectivity → In Menu mode, select New. → Select a VPN type. Customise the connection information. Available options may vary depending on the VPN type. Option Function Name Enter a name of the VPN server. VPN server Enter the IP address of the VPN server.

  • Page 92: Tools

    Tools Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Calculator. In Menu mode, select Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Rotate the device to landscape view to use the scientific calculator.

  • Page 93: Stop An Alarm

    › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Drag left to stop the alarm. ● Drag right to silence the alarm for the snooze period. ● › Delete an alarm Clock → Alarm. In Menu mode, select → Delete. Select Delete.

  • Page 94: My Files

    › Use the count-down timer Clock → Timer. In Menu mode, select Set the length of time to count down. Start to begin the countdown. Select You can now use other functions with the timer counting down in the background. Press the Home key and access another application.
  • Page 95 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 ●...
  • Page 96 › Set an image as your wallpaper You can set your photos or images as a background image for the idle screen. My files → Images → In Menu mode, select an image → folder an image. More → Set as →...

  • Page 97: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu In Menu mode, select Settings. Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Wi-Fi Activation: Turn the Wi-Fi feature on or off. p. 81 ► Network Use packet data : Set to allow packet switched data ●...

  • Page 98: Bluetooth

    ► : Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). ● p. 90 ► Kies via Wi-Fi : Connect your device to Samsung Kies via ● Wi-Fi. Sound Sound : Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds except ●...

  • Page 99: Display

    Incoming call ● Ringtone : Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming calls by playing a melody. Using the slider at the bottom, adjust the volume level for the call ringtone. Notification ●...

  • Page 100: General

    : Select a date format. ● › Language Display : Select a language to use on the device’s display. ● Keyboard : Customise the Samsung keypad settings. ● › Motions Use motion : Set to use motion recognition. ● Shake : Set to unlock the device by shaking.

  • Page 101: Horizontal Calibration

    › Accessibility Font size : Select a text size for creating or displaying items ● in applications. Negative colours : Change the text colour to white when ● the background colour is black. › Installation location Select the default memory location to install new applications.

  • Page 102: About Phone

    › Security Phone lock : Activate or deactivate the device lock feature ● to require a device password before using the device. Privacy lock : Make various types of data private; To access ● private data, you must enter your device password. Find my mobile : Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile ●...

  • Page 103: Accounts

    › Software update Your service provider or the Samsung server will send you a notification when the new firmware of your device is released. If you receive an update notification, download the new firmware on your device. Update : Check for the firmware update and download the ●...

  • Page 104: Notification

    Notification Activate or deactivate an alert for incoming messages, new applications in Samsung Apps, or file transfer from or to others. Call Customise the settings for calling features: Show my caller ID : Show your mobile phone number to ●...

  • Page 105: Text Messages

    › Alert repetition Set how often the device will alert you to new messages. › Text messages Delivery report : Set the network to inform you when your ● messages are delivered. Service centre : Enter the centre address for the text ●...

  • Page 106: Email

    Email Customise the settings for email features. › Email accounts View, set up, or delete email accounts. › Sending options From : Enter your email address as the sender’s address. ● Priority : Set the priority level of your messages. ●...

  • Page 107: Contacts

    › Receiving options Email size : Select a maximum size allowed for messages. ● Send read report : Set the network to inform senders when ● you read messages. Load remote images : Set to load images included in the ●...

  • Page 108: Calendar

    Calendar Customise the settings for the calendar: First day of week : Set which day should begin the week ● (Sunday or Monday). Import calendars : Import events from your device’s ● memory or memory card. Export my schedules : Export schedules to your device’s ●...

  • Page 109: Internet

    Internet Customise the settings for the internet browser. Homepage : Enter the web address of the website to use as ● your homepage. Preferences : Change display and sound settings for the ● web browser. Auto save ID/password : Set to automatically save your ID ●...

  • Page 110: Music Player

    Customise the settings for slideshows. Samsung Apps Update notification: Select a network connection (Wi-Fi or packet switched data network) to get application update notification from Samsung Apps. AllShare Activate the DLNA service to share media files between DLNA devices. p. 84 ►...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    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: When the device lock feature is enabled, you Password must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 112: Calls Are Being Dropped

    If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your ● local Samsung Service Centre. Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to the network. Move to another area and try again.

  • Page 113: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. ● Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. ● If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. ● Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal ●...
  • Page 114 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations.
  • Page 115 Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are ● within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect...
  • Page 116 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 [ ] for 8-10 seconds and release. The device will reboot automatically.

  • Page 117: Safety Precautions

    For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 118 • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating. Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage •...
  • Page 119 If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments •...
  • Page 120 • Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed dial and redial. These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device. • Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless device without removing your eyes from the road.
  • Page 121 • Liquids will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the device. Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction. Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged.

  • Page 122: Reduce The Risk Of Repetitive Motion Injuries

    Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Safety precautions...
  • Page 123 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 124 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use...
  • Page 125 Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
  • Page 126 ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
  • Page 127 Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC to launch Samsung Kies. Refer to the Kies help for more information. www.samsung.com/hk...

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