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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-S5230W 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 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 ... 1 Safety warnings ... 1 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 6 introducing your mobile phone ... 12 Unpack ... 12 Phone layout ... 13 Keys ... 14 Display ... 14 Icons ... 15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
  • Page 5 using basic functions ... 21 Turn your phone on and off ... 21 Use the touch screen ... 22 Access menus ... 23 Use widgets ... 23 Access help information ... 24 Customise your phone ... 24 Use basic call functions ... 25 Send and view messages ...
  • Page 6 Synchronise data ... 59 Synchronise data with a Microsoft Exchange server ... 59 Use RSS reader ... 60 Create and view world clocks ... 61 Set and use alarms ... 62 Use the calculator ... 62 Convert currencies or measurements ... 63 Set a countdown timer ...
  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9 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 10: 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 11: 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 12: Important Usage Information

    • If your phone has a camera or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals. • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
  • Page 13 • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.
  • Page 14: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website. Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and...
  • Page 15: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
  • Page 16 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 17 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 18: 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 19: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Volume key Multifunction jack Dial key Back key The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Stylus slot and pen Camera lens Mirror Earpiece Hold key Touch screen Camera key...
  • Page 20: 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 Back level Turn the phone on and off (press and Power/ hold); End a call; In Menu mode, Menu exit return to Idle mode Volume...
  • Page 21: Icons

    Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected Transferring data via GPRS network EDGE network connected Transferring data via EDGE network Voice call in progress Memory card inserted Alarm activated Browsing the web Icon Definition Connected to secured web page...
  • Page 22 Icon Definition New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
  • Page 23: 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, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
  • Page 24 2. Insert the SIM card. • 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. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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™ 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 27: 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 select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
  • Page 28: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your phones touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen with a stylus. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the protection film before using your phone.
  • Page 29: Access Menus

    Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or option. You can also access menus by selecting Menu mode. Drag left or right to scroll through the menu screens. 3.
  • Page 30: Access Help Information

    Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone. 1. Open the widget toolbar. 2. Drag to the idle screen and select it. 3. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 4. Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature.
  • Page 31: Use Basic Call Functions

    Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, select Keypad, and tap and hold silence or unsilence your phone. Change your ringtone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles. 2. Select next to a profile you want. 3.
  • Page 32: Make A Call

    Make a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. → Voice call or press [ 2. Tap number. 3. To end the call, press [ Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ 2.
  • Page 33: Send And View Messages

    • To answer a call, press the headset button. • To end a call, press the headset button. Send and view messages Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), and email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1.
  • Page 34: Enter Text

    Enter text With your phone’s touch screen and stylus, you can enter text and create messages or notes. Change the text input method When you open the text input field, the virtual keypad appears. Select the Keypad drop-down menu and select one of the following input methods for entering text: •...
  • Page 35 Mode Function 1. Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select alternate word from the list that appears. Select the appropriate virtual key to enter a Number number.
  • Page 36: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email inbox. 2. Select an account. 3. Select Download. 4. Select an email or a header. 5. If you selected a header, select Retrieve to view the body of the email. Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature.
  • Page 37: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. When you turn on the camera, the display may appear blank due to temporary electrostatic discharge. Try restarting the phone to solve the problem. Capture photos 1.
  • Page 38: Capture Videos

    Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select to switch to Recording mode. 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
  • Page 39: Listen To Music

    Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. 3.
  • Page 40 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. 44 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 49 • Copy to your memory card.
  • Page 41: 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. • may be labelled differently The browser menu depending on your service provider. • Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 42: 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 43: Answer A Second Call

    Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select 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 44: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), → Voice call or press [ and then select to dial.
  • Page 45: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. The contact is saved to the favourite number. • You can call this contact by touching and holding the assigned number in the dialling screen. • The first 5 favourite numbers will be assigned to the favourite contacts ( toolbar.
  • Page 46 Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p.
  • Page 47: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. Capture photos by using options preset for various scenes 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.
  • Page 48 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press and hold the Camera key to take a series of photos. Capture panoramic photos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.
  • Page 49 → 3. Select 4. Select a frame and press the Confirm key. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Use camera options Before capturing a photo, select following options: Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option...
  • Page 50: Use Advanced Music Functions

    3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.
  • Page 51 Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player → Save. 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed.
  • Page 52 Customise your music player settings 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player. 2. Select Settings. 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. Option Function Set whether to play music in the Background background when you end the playing music player Select music categories to display in...
  • Page 53 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, select Music → Find music. 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3.
  • Page 54: 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 55 Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select 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 select Done.
  • Page 56: Activate And Connect To A Wireless Lan (Wlan)

    Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth →...
  • Page 57: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Search for and connect to a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Wi-Fi → Search. 2. Select a network icon → Connect and add a connection profile. If the network you want needs an IP address, subnet mask, DNS, or gateway information, select Advanced settings.
  • Page 58: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    9. Select Save → Yes. To send an SOS message, the touch screen and keys must be locked. Press [ / ] four times. Once you send an SOS message, all phone functions will be suspended until you press and hold the Hold key. Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically...
  • Page 59: Record And Play Voice Memos

    2. Select On under Fake call voice. 3. Select Voice recording. 4. Select to start recording. 5. Speak into the microphone. 6. When you are finished speaking, select 7. Press the Back key. 8. Select Save. Make a fake call To make a fake call, press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
  • Page 60: Edit Images

    3. Control the playback using the following icons: Icon Function Pause playback Play or resume playback Scan backward in a file (tap and hold) Scan forward in a file (tap and hold) Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1.
  • Page 61: Crop An Image

    3. Adjust the image as desired and select Done. 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 of “Apply effects to images.” Transform an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images.”...
  • Page 62: Print Images

    4. Move or resize the visual feature and select Done. 5. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 of “Apply effects to images.” Add a memo by handwriting 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images.”...
  • Page 63: 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. Communities may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. Set your favourite destination list 1. In Menu mode, select Communities. 2.
  • Page 64: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. The download of Java games or Java applications may not be supported depending on the software of the phone. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more →...
  • Page 65: Synchronise Data

    Synchronise data Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos with the web server you have specified. Create a synchronisation profile 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Synchronise. 2. Select Add and specify profile parameters. 3. When you are finished, select Save. Start synchronisation 1.
  • Page 66: Use Rss Reader

    4. Select a synchronisation profile. Synchronisation with the Microsoft Exchange server you have specified starts. You may incur additional charges for accessing the server. To synchronise all items, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Exchange ActiveSync. 2. Select Sync. If you synchronise all items, you may incur charges for updating unnecessary items.
  • Page 67: Create And View World Clocks

    3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. The auto update feature sets the phone to automatically update the RSS feeds at the specified interval. You can activate the auto update feature by selecting RSS reader → More → Settings → Preferences. Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display.
  • Page 68: Set And Use Alarms

    3. Select the world clock you want to add. 4. Select Set. Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. 2. Select Create alarm. 3. Set alarm details. 4.
  • Page 69: Convert Currencies Or Measurements

    Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields. Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2.
  • Page 70: Create A Text Memo

    Create a text memo 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. 2. Select Create memo. 3. Enter your memo text and select Done. Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1.
  • Page 71: 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 access Ensure that the SIM card is installed network correctly.
  • Page 72 Message Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN PUK code incorrectly several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly.
  • Page 73 Another caller cannot hear you speaking. • 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. The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low.
  • Page 74: Index

    index alarms creating, 62 deactivating, 62 stopping, 62 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 19 Bluetooth activating, 48 receiving data, 49 remote SIM mode, 50 sending data, 49 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 36 answering additional calls, 37...
  • Page 75 conference calls see calls, multiparty contacts adding, 30 creating groups, 39 finding, 30 converter see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer fake calls see calls, making fake calls FM radio listening to, 33 storing station, 46 headset images adding memos, 56 adjusting, 54 applying effects, 54...
  • Page 76 music player creating playlists, 45 customising, 46 listening to music, 34 synchronising, 45 namecards offline profile phone lock photos advanced capturing, 41 basic capturing, 31 editing, 54 viewing, 31 radio see FM radio ringtone RSS reader see tools, RSS reader silent profile SIM card SOS message...
  • Page 77 videos basic capturing, 32 viewing, 32 voice memos playing, 53 recording, 53 volume call volume, 26 key tone volume, 24 wallpaper web browser adding bookmarks, 35 launching homepage, 35 widgets Wi-Fi Windows Media Player world clock creating, 61 setting dual display, 61 viewing, 61...
  • Page 78 (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 79 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.:GH68-26770A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 11/2009. Rev. 1.0...

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