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  • Page 1 GT-S3830U user manual...
  • Page 2 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other equipment mobile phone.
  • Page 3 Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press [OK] → Messages → respective owners: Create message (represents [OK] ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............12 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...
  • Page 5 Access menus .......... 19 Use Java-powered games and applications 40 Customise your phone ......19 Use the RSS reader ........40 Use basic call functions ......20 Upload photos and videos to the web ..42 Send and view messages ......21 Create and view world clocks ....

  • Page 6: Safety Warnings

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
  • Page 7 Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid chargers specifically designed for your phone. placing your phone and accessories near or in an air Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause bag deployment area.
  • Page 8 Avoid interference with pacemakers Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service interference, as recommended by manufacturers and stations) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • 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.
  • Page 10 Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113°...
  • Page 11 Handle your phone carefully and sensibly Avoid interference with other electronic devices • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle your phone Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that with wet hands. Water damage to your phone can may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded void your manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 12 Handle SIM cards and memory cards with Important usage information care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring Use your phone in the normal position or accessing information, as this could result in loss Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. of data and/or damage to the card or phone.
  • Page 13 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless Signals mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The Certification Information (SAR) SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and energy by the human body expressed in units of receiver.
  • Page 14 FCC RF exposure guidelines it does not exceed the exposure limit established by whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for the FCC. Tests for each model phone are performed this product or when used with an accessory that in positions and locations (e.g.
  • Page 15 Consumer Information on Wireless UL Certified Travel Adapter Phones The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has following safety instructions per UL published a series of Questions and Answers for guidelines.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO...
  • Page 16 Do wireless phones pose a health is located at greater distances from the user, the hazard? exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with The available scientific evidence does not show that increasing distance from the source. The so-called any health problems are associated with using “cordless phones,”...
  • Page 17 What is FDA's role concerning the • “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes safety of wireless phones? any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as •...
  • Page 18 What are the results of the research The National Institutes of Health participates in some done already? interagency working group activities, as well. The research done thus far has produced conflicting FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless results, and many studies have suffered from flaws phones with the Federal Communications in their research methods.
  • Page 19 What research is needed to decide so we don't know with certainty what the results of whether RF exposure from wireless such studies mean for human health. phones poses a health risk? Three large epidemiology studies have been A combination of laboratory studies and published since December 2000.
  • Page 20 What is FDA doing to find out more Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to about the possible health effects of do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides wireless phone RF? the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic FDA is working with the U.S.
  • Page 21 What steps can I take to reduce my Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that exposure to radio frequency energy wireless phones are harmful. But if you are from my wireless phone? concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those If there is a risk from these products - and at this described above to reduce your RF exposure from...
  • Page 22 What about children using wireless Do hands-free kits for wireless phones phones? reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF teenagers.
  • Page 23 Do wireless phone accessories that devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users claim to shield the head from RF from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated radiation work? claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the...
  • Page 24 What about wireless phone wireless phones so that no interference occurs interference with medical equipment? when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time. This Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. can interact with some electronic devices.
  • Page 25 Road Safety • http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ radiofrequencyradiation/index.html Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to • National institute for Occupational Safety and communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. Health (NIOSH): But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user •...
  • Page 26 phone with one of the many hands free book takes attention away from your accessories available today. primary responsibility, driving safely. 3. Position your wireless phone within easy 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if reach. Be able to access your wireless possible, place calls when you are not phone without removing your eyes from moving or before pulling into traffic.
  • Page 27 number in the case of fire, traffic accident “The wireless industry reminds you to or medical emergencies. Remember, it is use your phone safely when driving.” a free call on your wireless phone! For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com emergencies.
  • Page 28 Operating Environment Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 29 Persons with pacemakers: Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone When some mobile phones are used near some is switched on. hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or •...
  • Page 30 phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your are to experience interference noise from mobile personal needs. phones. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC Other Medical Devices requirements and are likely to If you use any other personal medical devices,...
  • Page 31 Potentially Explosive Environments Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or Switch your phone off when in any area with a inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its and instructions.
  • Page 32 Emergency Calls 3)Press This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using If certain features are in use (call barring, for radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well example), you may first need to deactivate those as user programmed functions, which cannot features before you can make an emergency call.
  • Page 33 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Acknowledging Special radio or television reception, which can be determined Precautions and the FCC Notice by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference interference more of the following measures: by one or FCC Notice...
  • Page 34 Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the explosive materials in the same compartment as user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 35 Understanding the Power Save Feature • Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation. minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.
  • Page 36 Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Availability of Various Features/ Ring Tones Performance For the best care of your phone, only authorized Many services and features are network dependent personnel should service your phone and and may require additional subscription and/or accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. usage charges.
  • Page 37 Battery Standby and Talk Time Battery Precautions Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged usage patterns and conditions. Battery power in any way. consumption depends on factors such as network •...
  • Page 38 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and on the battery), for example when you carry a recharge your battery only with Samsung- spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, the terminals may damage the battery or the disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 39: Important Usage Information

    Care and Maintenance devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone,...
  • Page 40 • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes color. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired. •...

  • Page 41: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. 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 42: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Earpiece Camera lens for Flashbulb video calls Volume key Display Camera key Battery cover 4-way Menu access/ navigation key...

  • Page 43: Keys

    Keys Function Enter numbers, letters and special Function Alpha- characters; In Idle mode, press and numeric hold [1] to access voice mails and Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display [0] to enter an international call prefix In Idle mode, access user-defined Enter special characters or perform 4-way...

  • Page 44: Display

    Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Icon line Displays various icons Signal strength Text and graphic area GPRS network connected Displays messages, Transferring data in GPRS network instructions, and information you enter EDGE network connected...
  • Page 45 Icon Definition Icon Definition FM radio on Silent profile activated FM radio suspended Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Bluetooth activated Outdoor profile activated Connected with PC Offline profile activated Memory card inserted Battery power level Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message...

  • Page 46: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    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. To mobile phone use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 47 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 48: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages Before using the phone for the first time, you must by misuse are not covered by the warranty. charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter.

  • Page 49: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing down. 5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. About the low battery indicator When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message.

  • Page 50: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 above. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the Switch to the Offline profile main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 51: Access Menus

    Access menus Switch to or from the Silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or To access your phone’s menus, unsilence your phone. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. Change your ringtone 2.

  • Page 52: Use Basic Call Functions

    Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) Lock your phone 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Display 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Security and light settings → Display settings → → Phone lock. Wallpaper → Pictures. 2.

  • Page 53: Send And View Messages

    2. Press [ ] to dial the number. Use the headset For a video call, press the Camera key. By plugging the supplied headset into the 3. To end the call, press [ multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: •...
  • Page 54 3. Press <Options> → Add attachment or Create 2. Enter your message text. Enter text item and attach a file (if necessary). For sending as a text message, skip to step 6. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 3. 4. Scroll up and enter a subject. 3.
  • Page 55 Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Mode Function Press [6] when you are unsure which 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric stroke to enter. This will insert a keys to enter pinyins. placeholder.

  • Page 56: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email Mode Function 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Messages → Email 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. inbox. You can also press < > in Idle mode 2. When the word displays correctly, press and select Email inbox.

  • Page 57: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Select a number type (if necessary). Use basic camera functions 4. Enter contact information. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 5. Press [OK], or press <Options> → Save to add videos. the contact to memory. Capture photos Find a contact 1.

  • Page 58: Listen To Music

    View photos View videos In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Images → In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Videos → My photos → a photo file. My video clips → a video file. Capture videos Listen to music 1.
  • Page 59 Volume Adjust the volume up or down • Download from the wireless web. p. 56 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung • Left: Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (press and hold) PC Studio. p. 62 •...

  • Page 60: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Internet → Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Bookmarks. pages. 2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark. Browse web pages 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 1.

  • Page 61: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 62 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 63: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if Use advanced Phonebook functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.

  • Page 64: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Press <Options> → Assign speed dial. 5. Press <Options> → Group settings. 6. To set the caller ID image, press [OK] → an 4. Scroll to a number you want to set (2-9) and image category → an image. press <Select>.
  • Page 65 2. Press <Add new> to open a new template Insert text templates in new messages window. 1. To start a new message, press [OK] → 3. Enter your text and press [OK] to save the Messages → Create message → a message template.

  • Page 66: Use Advanced Music Functions

    4. Select Sync digital media files to this device in multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. the pop-up window on the PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 5. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up PC to the phone.
  • Page 67 Copy music files to a memory card 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press [OK]. 4. Select the new playlist. 1. Insert a memory card. 5. Press <Options> → Add → Files. 2. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Phone settings →...
  • Page 68 Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → FM Radio. 3. Press [OK] to start the FM radio. 4. Press <Options> → Self tuning. 5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

  • Page 69: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Network Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools settings →...

  • Page 70: Print Images

    3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or Receive data using the Bluetooth the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, wireless feature and press <OK>. 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature When the owner of the other device enters the and press <OK>...

  • Page 71: Record And Play Voice Memos

    To use the Bluetooth wireless feature, 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 1. Open an image. 4. When you are finished speaking, press the navigation key down. 2. Press <Options> → Print via → Bluetooth. 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with Play a voice memo the printer.

  • Page 72: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and Launch applications 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → My files → Games applications and more → an application. Learn to use games and applications powered by 2. Press <Options> to access a list of various award-winning Java technology.
  • Page 73 3. Enter the address of an RSS feed and press Read RSS feeds [OK]. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → RSS 4. Select the feed you want and check through the reader → My feeds. details. 2. Press <Options> → Update → Selected or All 5.

  • Page 74: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    Upload photos and videos to the Create a new destination 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Settings → Application settings → MobileBlog settings → Learn to post your photos and videos to photo Destinations. sharing websites and blogs. 2. Press <Options> → Create new. Activate the ShoZu account 3.

  • Page 75: Create And View World Clocks

    Create and view world clocks Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world with two different time zones on your display. clocks to appear on your display.

  • Page 76: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Learn to set and control alarms for important events. • Press <OK> or [OK] to stop an alarm without Set a new alarm snooze. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Alarms. •...

  • Page 77: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → Calculator. Timer. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Press <Set>. display to perform basic mathematical 3.

  • Page 78: Create A New Task

    Create a new task Manage your calendar 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] → Applications → Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Task. 2. Press <Options> → Create. Change the calendar view 3. Enter the details of the task. 1.
  • Page 79 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, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 80 Your phone displays “Call not allowed” or “No Another caller cannot reach you. service.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 81 The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s with a new battery. internal antenna. Your phone is hot to the touch.
  • Page 82 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com...

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