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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-C3212 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, select Messages → Create new message (represents Messages, followed by Create new message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) <...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information ... 2 Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 5 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 ... 23 Customise your phone ... 23 Manage your SIM cards ... 26 Use basic call functions ... 27 Send and view messages ... 28 Add and find contacts ... 30 Use basic camera functions ... 30 Listen to music ... 31 Browse the web ...

  • 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: Explosive Environments

    Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your...

  • Page 9: 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. Turn off the phone near medical...

  • Page 10: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Protect batteries and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries. • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.

  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
  • Page 12 The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phone’s 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, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY...
  • 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

    • 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. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.

  • Page 17: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: 4-way navigation key Left softkey Dial key Special function keys The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Internal antenna Multifunction jack Earpiece SIM selection Display Confirm key Right softkey...

  • Page 18: Keys

    Keys Function Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display In Idle mode, access user-defined menus (depending on your service 4-way provider, pre-defined menus may navigation differ); In Menu mode, scroll through menu options In Idle mode, launch the web browser or access Menu mode;...

  • 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 Softkey line Select Back Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength...
  • Page 20 Icon Definition Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio on New text message New multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...

  • Page 21: 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 When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
  • Page 22 2. Insert the SIM card. Your phone has 2 SIM card slots to allow you use 2 SIM cards and switch between tem. p. 26 • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.

  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.

  • Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. 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.
  • Page 25 5. Lock the memory card holder. 6. Replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, remove the battery cover, unlock and lift the memory card holder, 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 press <OK> (if necessary). 3.

  • Page 27: Access Menus

    To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1.

  • Page 28: Change Your Ringtone

    6. Scroll left or right to adjust the key tone volume. 7. Press <Save> twice. Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or unsilence your phone. Change your ringtone To change the ringtone of the current profile, 1.

  • Page 29: Lock Your Phone

    • 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 30: Manage Your Sim Cards

    Manage your SIM cards Your phone supports the Dual SIM mode, enabling you to use two SIM cards at the same time without changing them. Learn to select a default SIM card and set the SIM cards settings. Select a default SIM card 1.

  • Page 31: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Press [ ] to dial the number. 3. To end the call, press [ Answer a call 1.

  • Page 32: Send And View Messages

    Send and view messages Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), and email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message → Message. 2. Enter a destination number and scroll down. 3.

  • Page 33: View Text Or Multimedia Messages

    • Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode. • Press [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. • Press and hold [ ] to select an input mode or change the input language. Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until...

  • Page 34: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save → a memory location (phone, SIM1, or SIM2) → New. 3.

  • Page 35: Listen To Music

    View photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. Capture videos 1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. 2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
  • Page 36 • Up/Down: Adjust the volume 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. 42 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 47 •...

  • Page 37: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. • The browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. Browse web pages 1.

  • Page 38: 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 39 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <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 40: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from the phonebook You can call numbers directly from the phonebook using stored contacts.

  • Page 41: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    You can now call this contact from Idle mode by pressing and holding the assigned speed dial number. Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group.

  • Page 42: Create A Multimedia Template

    Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates. 2. Press <Options> → Add new. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p. 28 4.

  • Page 43: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    4. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. 5. Enter your message and press the Confirm key. 6. When you are finished chatting, press <Options> → End chat. 7. Press <Yes>. Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings.

  • Page 44: Use Camera Options

    Capture photos with decorative frames 1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. 2. Press < > → Frames. 3. Select a frame and press the Confirm key. 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press the Confirm key to take a photo with the frame.

  • Page 45: Customise Camera Settings

    Option Function Audio recording Turn the audio on or off Recording mode Change the recording mode Viewfinder mode Change the preview screen Camcorder View the shortcut information shortcuts Customise camera settings Before capturing a photo, press < → Camera to access the following settings: Option Function Quality...

  • Page 46: Use Advanced Music Functions

    2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.

  • Page 47: Create A Playlist

    3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 4. Open a folder to view files. 5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1.

  • Page 48: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player. 1. In Menu mode, select Music. 2. Press <Options> → Settings. 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player: Option Function Repeat mode Change the repeat mode Shuffle Activate Shuffle mode...

  • Page 49: Store Radio Stations Automatically

    5. When you are finished recording, press the Confirm key or <Stop>. The music file will be saved in FM radio clips (In Menu mode, select My files → Music). The recording feature is developed for voice recording only. The quality of the recording will be much lower than digital media.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search new device. 2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.

  • Page 52: Make Fake Calls

    6. Select a number (if necessary). 7. Press <Options> → Add. 8. Press the Confirm key to save the recipients. 9. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 10. Press <Save> → <Yes>. To send an SOS message, the keys must be locked.

  • Page 53: Record And Play Voice Memos

    3. Press <Record> to start recording. 4. Speak into the microphone. 5. When you are finished speaking, press <Save>. 6. Press the Confirm key to set the recording as a response for the fake call. Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.

  • Page 54: Edit Images

    Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4.

  • Page 55: Transform An Image

    Transform an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-3 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Press <Options> → Transform → Resize, Rotate, or Flip. 3. Rotate or flip the image as desired and press <Done>. To resize, select a size and press <Yes>.

  • Page 56: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Available games may vary, depending on your service provider or region.

  • Page 57: Set And Use Alarms

    5. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 6. Press the Confirm key to save your world clock. To set daylight saving time, press <Options> → Apply daylight saving time → time zones. Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display.

  • Page 58: Use The Calculator

    Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Press <OK> or the Confirm key to stop the alarm without snooze. • Press <OK> or the Confirm key to stop the alarm with snooze or press <Snooze> to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alarm 1.

  • Page 59: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2. Press <Set>. 3. Enter the length of time to count down and press <OK>. 4. Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, press <OK> to stop the alert.

  • Page 60: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. 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...
  • Page 62 Your phone displays “No networks found” 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.
  • Page 63 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 64: Index

    index alarms creating, 53 deactivating, 54 stopping, 54 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 19 Bluetooth activating, 46 receiving data, 47 sending data, 47 Bluetooth messenger browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 34 answering additional calls, 35...
  • Page 65 converter see tools, converter countdown timer see tools, countdown timer FM radio listening to, 31 recording songs, 44 storing stations, 45 headset images adjusting, 50 applying effects, 50 cropping, 51 inserting visual features, 51 transforming, 51 internet see web browser Java accessing applications, 52 launching games, 52...
  • Page 66 shortcut keys see shortcuts shortcuts silent profile SIM card SIM card management SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch templates inserting, 38 multimedia, 38 text, 37 text creating memos, 55 entering, 28 messages, 28 theme timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 53 calculator, 54 calendar, 56...
  • Page 67 (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 68 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.:GH68-24350A English (EU). 10/2010. Rev. 1.1 http://www.samsungmobile.com...

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