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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-C3303i user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to "Introducing your mobile phone," "Assembling and preparing your mobile phone," and "Using basic functions."...
  • Page 3 • Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. • You may upgrade your mobile phone’s software by accessing www.samsungmobile.com.

  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 5 Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing your mobile phone .......8 Phone layout ...............8 Icons ................10 Assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...12 Install the SIM card and battery ........12 Charge the battery ............13 Insert a memory card (optional) ........14 Use a stylus and the touch screen......15 Using basic functions..........16 Turn your phone on or off ..........16 Access menus ............16...
  • Page 7 Use advanced messaging functions ......34 Use advanced camera functions ......35 Use advanced music functions .........38 Using tools and applications .........41 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ......41 Activate and send an SOS message ......43 Activate the mobile tracker 2.0 .........44 Make fake calls ............45 Record and play voice memos .........46 Edit images ...............46 View photos and videos on the web ......47...

  • Page 8: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    Introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Phone layout...
  • Page 9 Volume key Lock key In ldle mode, adjust the In Idle mode, lock or unlock phone's volume, and make the touch screen and keys a fake call (down); In Menu (press and hold) mode, scroll through menu options; Send an SOS Power/End key message Turn the phone on or off...

  • Page 10: Icons

    Icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Call in progress Call diverting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Music playback in progress...
  • Page 11 Icon Definition New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Current time Battery power level...

  • Page 12: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card. SIM card Back cover Insert the battery and replace the back cover. Battery...

  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Plug the small end of the supplied travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. While the phone is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the phone.

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). • Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone.

  • Page 15: Use A Stylus And The Touch Screen

    Use a stylus and the touch screen Learn basic actions to use the stylus and touch screen. • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do not allow the touch screen to come in contact with other electrical devices.

  • Page 16: Using Basic Functions

    When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

  • Page 17: Use Widgets

    Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the idle screen. • Some of your widgets connect to web services. Selecting a web-based widget may incur additional charges. • Available widgets may vary depending on your region or service provider. To open a widget In Idle mode, scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

  • Page 18: Customize Your Phone

    To set menus on the shortcut widget In Menu mode, select Settings → Display → Shortcuts. Select a shortcut. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut and select Save. Customize your phone To set the sound profile To switch to sound profile, In Menu mode, select Settings → Sound profiles.

  • Page 19: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions To make a call In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. Press [ ] to dial the number. To end the call, press [ To answer a call When a call comes in, press [ To end the call, press [ To adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress, press the Volume key...

  • Page 20: Send And View Messages

    To use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button. • To answer a call, press the headset button. •...

  • Page 21: Send And View Emails

    To view text or multimedia messages In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. Select a text or multimedia message. Send and view emails To send an email Messages → Create In Menu mode, select Email. Enter an email address and scroll down. Enter a subject and scroll down. Enter your message text.

  • Page 22: Enter Text

    Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad. • Available text input modes may vary depending on your region. • When entering text, select More → Keyboard settings → QWERTY keyboard to display the QWERTY keyboard. Select the virtual keys as necessary to enter your text.

  • Page 23: Add And Find Contacts

    ABC mode Select an appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. Number mode Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number. Symbol mode Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol. To use other features for text input •...

  • Page 24: Use Basic Camera Functions

    To add a new contact In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. Select → a memory location (if necessary). Select Create contact. Select a number type (if necessary). Enter contact information. Select Save to add the contact to memory. To find a contact In Menu mode, select Contacts → Search.
  • Page 25 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After capturing photos, select to view photos. To view photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file. To record videos Camera to turn on the In Menu mode, select camera.

  • Page 26: Listen To Music

    To view videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → a video file. Listen to music To listen to the FM radio In Menu mode, select FM radio. Select ► to start the FM radio. Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

  • Page 27: Memory Card

    To listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. ► p. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. ► p. 38 • Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. • Copy to your memory card. ► p. After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, In Menu mode, select Music.

  • Page 28: Browse The Web

    Control playback using the following keys: Icon/Key Function Pause or resume playback Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold) Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold) Volume Adjust the volume Activate Shuffle mode Change the equaliser type Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one file, or repeating all files) 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen.

  • Page 29: Use Google Services

    Create. Enter a page title and a web address (URL) and select Save. To download applications from the web In Menu mode, select Samsung Apps. Search for and download applications to the phone. Use Google services Google. In Menu mode, select...

  • Page 30: Using Advanced Functions

    Using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions To view and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, View.
  • Page 31 To dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: Select Hold to place the first call on hold. Enter the second number to dial and press Select Swap to switch between the two calls. To answer a second call If your network supports this function, you can answer a second incoming call:...
  • Page 32 To call an international number In Idle mode, select Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. To call a contact from the phonebook Contacts.

  • Page 33: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Enter a number to reject and select Done. Select Match criteria → an option (if necessary) → Done. Select Save. To add more numbers, repeat steps 4-6. Select numbers to reject. Select Save. Use advanced phonebook functions To create your namecard In Menu mode, select Contacts → More → Settings → My namecard.

  • Page 34: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Use advanced messaging functions To use the Bluetooth messenger In Menu mode, select BT msgr. Select Search. Yes to turn on the Bluetooth wireless Select feature (if necessary). Select a device. Enter your message and select Send. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, or select Yes to send the message.

  • Page 35: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Use advanced camera functions To capture a series of photos In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. Select → Continuous. Make any necessary adjustments. Tap and hold to take photos. To capture divided photos In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.
  • Page 36 To capture photos with decorative frames In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape view. Select → Frame. Select a frame. Make any necessary adjustments. Select to take a photo with the frame. To use camera options Before capturing a photo, select to access the...
  • Page 37 Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: Option Function Timer Select the time delay Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the color balance Effects Apply a special effect Quality Adjust the quality level for your videos To customize camera settings Before capturing a photo, select → to access...

  • Page 38: Use Advanced Music Functions

    → Save. Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Run Samsung Kies and copy files from the PC to the phone. To transfer data from a PC to your phone with Windows XP, you must have at least Service...
  • Page 39 To copy music files to a memory card Insert a memory card. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC connections → Mass storage → Save. Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.
  • Page 40 To customize your music player settings In Menu mode, select Music → Settings. Adjust the settings to customize your music player. To record songs from the FM radio In Menu mode, select FM radio. Select to start the FM radio. Select a radio station you want. Select Record to start recording.

  • Page 41: Using Tools And Applications

    Using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Settings. Select Bluetooth to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 42 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. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete.

  • Page 43: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Activate and send an SOS message In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help. To activate the SOS message Messages → Settings In Menu mode, select → SOS messages → Sending options. Sending SOS to activate the SOS Select messaging feature.

  • Page 44: Activate The Mobile Tracker 2.0

    Activate the mobile tracker 2.0 When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security →...

  • Page 45: Make Fake Calls

    Select contacts and select Add. When you are finished setting the recipients, select Save. Select the sender input field. Enter a sender’s name and select Done. Select Save → Save → Accept. • By setting the options in Access remote phone, you can delete data on your lost phone or receive calls to the phone.

  • Page 46: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo In Menu mode, select Voice rec. Select to start recording. Speak your memo into the microphone. When you are finished speaking, select To play a voice memo In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds.

  • Page 47: View Photos And Videos On The Web

    Edit the image as you desired. When you are finished editing, select Save. Select a memory location (if necessary). Enter a new file name and select Save. View photos and videos on the Learn to access photo sharing websites and blogs and view photos and videos.

  • Page 48: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and applications In Menu mode, select Games. Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the phone. •...

  • Page 49: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. To set a new alarm In Menu mode, select Alarms. Select Create. Set the details of the alarm and select Save. To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, •...

  • Page 50: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator In Menu mode, select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode, select Converter → a conversion type. Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields.

  • Page 51: Use The Stopwatch

    Use the stopwatch In Menu mode, select Stopwatch. Select Start to begin the stopwatch. Select Split to record lap times. When you are finished, select Stop. Select Reset to clear recorded times. While recording the lap times, the interval between lap times is recorded.

  • Page 52: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar To change the calendar view In Menu mode, select Calendar. Select View by → Day, Week or Month. To create an event In Menu mode, select Calendar. Select Create → an event type. Enter the details of the event and select Save. To view events Calendar.

  • Page 53: Back Up Your Data

    Back up your data Use Backup manager to back up your data, such as messages, contacts, and tasks to My files. If necessary, you can restore them to your phone. To back up your data Settings → Backup In Menu mode, select manager.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 55: Calls Are Being Dropped

    • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Center. Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to the...

  • Page 56: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Outgoing calls are not connected • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialing. Incoming calls are not connected •...
  • Page 57 When dialing from contacts, the call is not connected • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list. • Re-enter and save the number, if necessary. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact's phone number.
  • Page 58 • Restart the phone. If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Center. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a number of reasons. If you receive...
  • Page 59 Ensure that your phone 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 Center. A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC •...

  • Page 60: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety and usage information 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 sockets Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect the charger by pulling on the cord...
  • Page 61 For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorized service center. 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 62 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 Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals.
  • Page 63 Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments • Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery. • Always comply with regulations, instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments. • Do not use your device at refueling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas.
  • Page 64 • Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless device without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving.
  • Page 65 Proper care and use of your mobile device Keep your device dry • Humidity and all types of liquids may damage device parts or electronic circuits. • When wet, remove the battery without turning on your device. Dry your device with a towel and take it to a service center. •...
  • Page 66 Do not store your device near magnetic fields • Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields. • Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields. • Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
  • Page 67 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. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...

  • Page 68: Protect Your Hearing

    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 Center. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire. Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

  • Page 69: Intended Use

    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 Center to have it repaired. Do not use the device for anything other than its...
  • Page 70 Be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Do not distribute copyright-protected material Do not distribute copyright-protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners.

  • Page 71: Certification Information

    RF energy. The Declaration of Conformity of this manual demonstrates your phones compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.

  • Page 72: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 73 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 74 Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device.
  • Page 75 Some contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea GH68-33223H www.samsungmobile.com English (SEA). 02/2011. Rev. 1.0...

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