Samsung GT S5600 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-S5600 user manual...
  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    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.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...
  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, touch Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information ... 2 Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 7 introducing your mobile phone ... 12 Unpack ... 12 Phone layout ... 13 Keys ... 14 Display ... 15 Icons ... 15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
  • Page 5 Access menus ... 24 Switch applications ... 24 Use widgets ... 25 Access help information ... 26 Customise your phone ... 26 Use basic call functions ... 28 Send and view messages ... 29 Add and find contacts ... 31 Use basic camera functions ...
  • Page 6: Safety And Usage Information

    safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
  • Page 7: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.
  • Page 9: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.
  • Page 10 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts. • Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.
  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.
  • Page 12 The Declaration of Conformity at the back 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 13: 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 14: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY,...
  • Page 15 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 representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and...
  • Page 16: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
  • Page 17: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Mouthpiece for video calls speakerphone Volume key Back key Dial key Mouthpiece for voice calls The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Front camera Rear camera lens for video...
  • Page 18: Keys

    Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers In Menu mode, return to the previous level; Open the application Back switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application (press and hold) Turn the phone on and off (press Power/ and hold);...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength SOS message feature activated GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected...
  • Page 20 Icon Definition Connected to secured web page Call diverting activated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Synchronised with PC New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message New push message New configuration message Icon Definition...
  • Page 21: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. mobile phone To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 22 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 1. Remove the battery cover. If the phone is on, press and hold [ it off. 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.
  • Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet. 5. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 6.
  • Page 25 3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up. 4. Close and lock the memory card cover. 5. Insert the battery. 6. Replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, open the memory card cover and remove the memory card.
  • Page 26: Using Basic Functions

    using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and touch Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1above.
  • Page 27: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone. Do not allow the touch screen to come in contact with conductive elements, such as water.
  • Page 28: Access Menus

    • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, touch Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Touch a menu icon → a menu or option. 3. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press ] to return to Idle mode.
  • Page 29: Use Widgets

    The following applications are available: • Call: open the dialing screen • Music player: launch the music player • Messages: access the Messages menu • Browser: launch the web browser • Main menu: access the main menu screen 2. Select an application. Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the toolbar.
  • Page 30: Access Help Information

    Change the widgets 1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Display and light → Widget. 2. Select the widgets you want to include to the toolbar and touch Save. Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone. 1.
  • Page 31: Change Your Ringtone

    • The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 32: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. During a call, your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs. To unlock, press the Hold key. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, touch Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number.
  • Page 33: Send And View Messages

    Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press the headset button, and then press again and hold. • To answer a call, press the headset button. •...
  • Page 34: Enter Text

    8. Touch Add files → an item type and attach a file (if necessary). 9. Touch Send to send the message. Enter text When entering text, you can change the text input mode: • To change case or switch to Number or Symbol mode, touch T9Ab.
  • Page 35: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email 1. In Menu mode, touch Messages → Email inbox. 2. Select an account. 3. Touch Download. 4. Select an email or a header. 5. If you selected a header, touch Retrieve to view the body of the email. Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature.
  • Page 36: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
  • Page 37: Listen To Music

    6. To turn off the FM radio, touch Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 40 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 45 •...
  • Page 38: Browse The Web

    After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, 1. In Menu mode, touch Music → Music player. 2. Select a music category → a music file. 3. Control playback using the following icons: Icon Function Pause playback Play playback Skip backward;...
  • Page 39: Bookmark Your Favourite Web Pages

    Icon Function Refresh the current web page Return to the homepage Open a list of saved bookmarks Change the view mode Access a list of browser options Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, touch Browser → Bookmarks. 2.
  • Page 40: Using Advanced Functions

    using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
  • Page 41: Answer A Second Call

    Hold a call or retrieve a held call Touch Hold to place a call on hold or touch Retrieve to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1.
  • Page 42: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, touch Keypad and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2.
  • Page 43: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    4. Select a contact. The first five speed dial numbers will be assigned to the favourite contacts ( widget toolbar. Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send messages or emails to an entire group.
  • Page 44: Use Advanced Music Functions

    Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio. 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the...
  • Page 45: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player

    3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information. Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Phone settings →...
  • Page 46: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, touch Music → Music player → Playlists. 2. Touch Create. 3. Touch the text input field. 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and touch Done. 5. To assign an image to the playlist, touch Tap to edit and select an image or capture a new photo.
  • Page 47 Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, touch Music → Find music → Find music. Your phone connects to the server. 2.
  • Page 48: 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 Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
  • Page 49: Receive Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Bluetooth → Search. 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and touch Done.
  • Page 50: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be authorised. To authorise, touch the device and select Authorise device. Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help.
  • Page 51: Make Fake Calls

    To activate the mobile tracker, 1. In Menu mode, touch Settings → Security → Mobile tracker. 2. Enter your password and touch Confirm. 3. Touch On to turn on the mobile tracker. 4. Touch Recipients to open the recipient list. 5.
  • Page 52: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Voice recorder. 2. Touch to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4. When you are finished speaking, touch Your memo is saved automatically.
  • Page 53: Transform An Image

    4. Select a variation of the effect to apply and touch Done. To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image, touch Partial blur → move or resize the rectangle → Blur → Done. 5. When you are finished with applying effects, touch Files →...
  • Page 54: Insert A Visual Feature

    5. When you are finished with transforming options, touch Files → Save as. 6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and touch Done. Crop an image 1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My photos →...
  • Page 55: Print Images

    Add a memo 1. In Menu mode, touch My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 2. Touch 3. Touch Edit → Memo on screen. 4. Select a colour and enter a memo on the screen. 5. Touch Done. 6.
  • Page 56: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    Upload photos and videos to the Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs. Depending on your region or service provider, Communities may not be available. Set your favourite destination list 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Communities.
  • Page 57: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Games and more → More games. Your phone connects to the website preset by your service provider.
  • Page 58: Use Rss Reader

    3. When you are finished, touch Save. Start synchronisation 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Synchronise. 2. Select a synchronisation profile. 3. Touch Start Sync → Continue to start synchronisation with the web server you have specified. Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites.
  • Page 59: View World Clocks

    View world clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display. Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → World clock. → Add. 2. Touch 3. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 4.
  • Page 60: Use The Calculator

    Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm without snooze. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period.
  • Page 61: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, touch Applications → Timer. 2. Enter the length of time to count down. 3. Touch Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop to stop the alerts. Use the stopwatch 1.
  • Page 62: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Calendar. 2. Touch More → View by day or View by week. Create an event 1. In Menu mode, touch Organiser → Calendar. 2.
  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Insert SIM card to Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is access installed correctly.
  • Page 64 Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
  • Page 65 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. •...
  • Page 66: Index

    index alarms creating, 55 deactivating, 56 stopping, 56 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 20 Bluetooth activating, 44 receiving data, 45 remote SIM mode, 45 sending data, 45 browser see web browser see web or photo browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar...
  • Page 67 convertor see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer fake calls see calls, making fake calls FM radio listening to, 33 storing stations, 42 headset images adjusting, 49 applying effects, 48 cropping, 50 inserting visual features, 50 transforming, 49 internet see web browser Java...
  • Page 68 32 viewing, 32 radio see FM radio ringtone RSS reader see tools, RSS reader Samsung PC Studio silent profile SIM card SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch synchronisation creating a profile, 53 starting, 54 task see tools, task templates...
  • Page 69 wallpaper web browser adding bookmarks, 35 launching homepage, 34 widgets Windows Media Player world clock creating, 55 setting dual display, 55...
  • Page 71 (place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.
  • Page 72 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-22990A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 07/2010. Rev. 1.3...

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