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  • Page 1 GT-S5233S user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    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 guide you through the functions and Caution—situations that could cause features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    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: In Menu mode, select respective owners: Messages →...

  • Page 4: Health And Safety Information

    Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Health and Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and safety receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications information Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 5 SAR level of the phone while operating can be tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines well below the maximum value. This is because the whenused with a Samsung accessory designated phone is designed to operate at multiple power...

  • Page 6: Ul Certified Travel Adapter

    UL Certified Travel Adapter for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL Non-compliance with the above restrictions may guidelines.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE...

  • Page 7: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    Consumer Information on Wireless were developed with the advice of FDA and other Phones federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) exposure to RF is drastically lower because a has published a series of Questions and person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with Answers for consumers relating to radio...

  • Page 8: Do Wireless Phones Pose A Health Hazard

    Do wireless phones pose a health What is FDA's role concerning the hazard? safety of wireless phones? The available scientific evidence does not show that Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of any health problems are associated with using radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones.
  • Page 9 “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any The National Institutes of Health participates in some RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for interagency working group activities, as well. device function; and FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones phones with the Federal Communications with the best possible information on possible...

  • Page 10: What Are The Results Of The Research Done Already

    What are the results of the research so we don't know with certainty what the results of done already? such studies mean for human health. The research done thus far has produced conflicting Three large epidemiology studies have been results, and many studies have suffered from flaws published since December 2000.

  • Page 11: What Research Is Needed To Decide Whether Rf Exposure From Wireless Phones Poses A Health Risk

    What research is needed to decide angle at which the phone is held, or which model of whether RF exposure from wireless phone is used. phones poses a health risk? What is FDA doing to find out more A combination of laboratory studies and about the possible health effects of epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phone RF?

  • Page 12: What Steps Can I Take To Reduce My Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy From My Wireless Phone

    What steps can I take to reduce my FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet exposure to radio frequency energy Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative from my wireless phone? Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides If there is a risk from these products - and at this the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts point we do not know that there is - it is probably...

  • Page 13: What About Children Using Wireless Phones

    Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate example, the government in the United Kingdom that wireless phones are harmful. But if you distributed leaflets containing such a are concerned about the RF exposure from recommendation in December 2000. They noted these products, you can use measures like that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone those described above to reduce your RF...

  • Page 14: Do Wireless Phone Accessories That Claim To Shield The Head From Rf Radiation Work

    part of the body during use, then that part of the Unlike “hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields” may body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones interfere with proper operation of the phone. The marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety phone may be forced to boost its power to requirements regardless of whether they are used compensate, leading to an increase in RF...
  • Page 15 the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). will conduct testing to assess the interference and The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device work to resolve the problem. manufacturers, and many other groups, was Additional information on the safety of RF exposures completed in late 2000.

  • Page 16: Road Safety

    Road Safety • World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. • International Commission on Non- But an important responsibility accompanies the Ionizing Radiation Protection: benefits of wireless phones, one that every user http://www.icnirp.de must uphold.
  • Page 17 3. Position your wireless phone within easy moving or before pulling into traffic. Try reach. Be able to access your wireless to plan calls when your car will be phone without removing your eyes from stationary. If you need to make a call the road.
  • Page 18 crime in progress or other serious “The wireless industry reminds you to emergency where lives are in danger, call use your phone safely when driving.” 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, as you would want others to do for you. or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com 10.

  • Page 19: Operating Environment

    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 20: Persons With Pacemakers

    Persons with pacemakers: facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care • should always keep the phone more than facilities may be using equipment that could be 15 cm sensitive to external RF energy. (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on.

  • Page 21: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially Explosive Environments or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle Switch your phone off when in any area with a engine. potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause Emergency Calls an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using...

  • Page 22: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone

    To make an emergency call: Restricting Children's access to your Phone 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be 2. Key in the emergency number for your allowed to play with it because they could hurt present location (for example, 911 or themselves and others, damage the phone or make other official emergency number).

  • Page 23: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice and Cautions does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try FCC Notice to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 24: Other Important Safety Information

    Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, warranty applicable to the device. not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and Only use approved batteries, antennas andchargers.
  • Page 25 Product Performance wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Getting the Most Out of Your Signal If wireless equipment is improperly Reception installed and the air bag inflates, serious The quality of each call you make or receive injury could result.

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance

    service availability or you can check it • Don't use the phone if the antenna is yourself by pressing any key. damaged. • Speak directly into the phone's receiver. Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When a •...

  • Page 27: Battery Standby And Talk Time

    Battery Precautions discharge itself over time. • Never use any charger or battery that is • Use only Samsung-approved batteries damaged in any way. and recharge your battery only with • Use the battery only for its intended Samsung-approved chargers. When a purpose.
  • Page 28 Li-Ion batteries, when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion contact your nearest Samsung authorized batteries are particularly affected by service center. Always recycle. Do not temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be Your phone is a product of superior design damaged. and craftsmanship and should be treated • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High with care.
  • Page 30 phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly • If your phone has a flash or light, do not dampened in a mild soap-and-water use it too close to the eyes of people or solution. animals. This may cause damage to their eyes.

  • Page 31: 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 32: 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: Stylus slot and pen Camear lens Earpiece Mirror Volume key Battery cover Multifunction Hold key jack Touch screen Camera key Internal...
  • Page 33 Keys Display Your phone’s display consists of the following areas: Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Icon line Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Displays various icons received numbers In Menu mode, return to the previous Back level Text and graphic area Turn the phone on and off (press and...
  • Page 34 Icons Icon Definition Voice call in progress Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Memory card inserted Icon Definition Signal strength Alarm activated GPRS network connected Browsing the web Transferring data via GPRS network Connected to secured web page EDGE network connected Roaming (outside of normal service area) Transferring data via EDGE network...
  • Page 35 Icon Definition New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...

  • Page 36: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
  • Page 37 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • 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 38: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. Before using the phone for the first time, you must 4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is charge the battery. no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from 1.

  • Page 39: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) 3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a 4. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover. memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

  • Page 40: 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 select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline profile Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 41: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen • Dragging on the left side of the screen scrolls through lists quickly and dragging on the right You can perform the following actions on your side scrolls slowly. phone’s touch screen: • To avoid scratching your phone’s screen, do not use pens, pencils, or other sharp objects For the optimal use of the touch screen, to tap or write on the touch screen.
  • Page 42 Access menus Open the widget toolbar In Idle mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of To access your phone’s menus, the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move mode.

  • Page 43: Access Help Information

    1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and Use widget packages light → Widget. Group your favourite widgets together as a widget 2. Select Help → Save. package. 3. Press [ ] twice to return to Idle mode. To create a widget package, 4.

  • Page 44: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, select Keypad, and select and hold Get more from your phone by customising it to to silence or unsilence your phone. match your preferences. Calibrate the screen Adjust the volume of the key tones You can calibrate the screen so that your phone In Idle mode, press [ / ] and adjust the key tone...
  • Page 45 3. Select Voice call ringtone. 4. Enter the new password again and select Confirm. 4. Select a ringtone from the list and select Save. The first time you access a menu that requires 5. Select Save. a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password.

  • Page 46: Adjust The Volume

    Answer a call Use the headset 1. When a call comes in, press [ By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can make and answer calls: 2. To end the call, press [ • To redial the last call, press the headset button, Adjust the volume and then press again and hold.

  • Page 47: Send An Email

    4. Select Tap to add text. 7. Enter your email text and select Done. 8. Select Add files → an item type and attach a file 5. Enter your message text and select Done. Enter text (if necessary). For sending as a text message, skip to step 8. 9.
  • Page 48 • Handwriting box 2 Mode Function You can use a wide keyboard when you rotate 1. Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view an entire word. when entering text. 2. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space.

  • Page 49: View Text Or Multimedia Messages

    Enter text using the handwriting box1 View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. 1. Change the text input method to Handwriting box 1. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. 2. Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 50 Add and find contacts 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. • call the contact by selecting • edit the contact information by selecting Edit Add a new contact 1.

  • Page 51: View Photos

    3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any • Tap and hold the screen and drag to zoom in. adjustments. Double-tap the screen to exit the zoom screen. • To adjust the sensitivity of camera imaging Capture videos sensor, select •...

  • Page 52: View Videos

    6. Select or press the Camera key to stop 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. recording. 3. Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The video is saved automatically. The radio scans and saves available stations After capturing videos, select to view videos automatically.

  • Page 53: Listen To Music Files

    Pause playback Play playback • Download from the wireless web. p. 52 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold) PC Studio. p. 61 • Receive via Bluetooth.

  • Page 54: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Icon Function Refresh the current web page Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Return to the homepage Zoom on a web page • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. Change the view mode •...

  • Page 55: 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 56: Dial A Second Call

    Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select If your network supports this function, you can Retrieve to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
  • Page 57 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers Call an international number and create groups of contacts. 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and select and hold 0 to insert the + character. Create a namecard 2.

  • Page 58: Create A Group Of Contacts

    3. Select Add. 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group ringtone, and vibration type. 4. Select a contact. 5. Select Save. The contact is saved to the favourite number. The first 5 favourite numbers will be assigned Use advanced messaging functions to the favourite contacts ( ) on the widget...

  • Page 59: Create A Message From A Multimedia Template

    Create a multimedia template Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 2.

  • Page 60: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Use advanced camera functions Capture a series of photos 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the Learn how to capture photos in various modes and camera. customise camera settings. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape Capture photos by using options preset view.

  • Page 61: Capture Divided Photos

    5. Make any necessary adjustments. Capture divided photos 6. Press the Camera key to take the first photo. 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 7. Slowly move the phone to the right. The phone captures the next photo automatically.
  • Page 62 4. Select a frame. Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: 5. Make any necessary adjustments. Option Function 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Resolution Change the resolution option Effects Apply a special effect Use camera options Video quality Adjust the quality of your video clips...

  • Page 63: Use Advanced Music Functions

    3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the Setting Function PC to the phone. Select a sound to accompany the Shutter sound Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more shutter action information. Audio recording Turn the audio on or off...

  • Page 64: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player

    Synchronise your phone with Windows 8. Start synchronisation. Media Player Create a playlist 1. Insert a memory card. 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone Playlists. settings → PC connections → Media player → 2.

  • Page 65: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    Customise your music player settings 3. Select Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player. automatically. 2. Select Settings. Find information of music 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player.

  • Page 66: 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 Menu mode, select Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.
  • Page 67 2. Select Send via or Send URL via → Bluetooth. Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices Receive data using the Bluetooth 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → wireless feature Bluetooth → Search. 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 2.

  • Page 68: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    3. Select Save. 3. Select the recipient field to open the recipient list. To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth 4. Select Contacts to open your contact list. connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. 5. Select the contacts you want and select Add. The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be 6.

  • Page 69: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    Activate the mobile tracker 9. Enter the sender’s name and select Done. 10. Select Save → Accept. When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically Make fake calls send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone.

  • Page 70: Record And Play Voice Memos

    6. When you are finished speaking, select 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 7. Select Set to set the recording as a response for 4. When you are finished speaking, select the fake call. Your memo is saved automatically. 8.

  • Page 71: Edit Images

    Edit images 6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and select Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Done. Apply effects to images Adjust an image 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My 1.

  • Page 72: Transform An Image

    Transform an image 3. Draw the rectangle over the area you want to crop and select Crop → Done. 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. of “Apply effects to images”.

  • Page 73: Print Images

    3. Select More → Print via → USB. Add a memo by handwriting 4. Set print options and print the image. 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images”. To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 2.

  • Page 74: Upload A File

    Set your favourite destination list Upload a file 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Share To upload photos and videos, you must have pix. accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Share 2.
  • Page 75 Use Java-powered games and Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games applications and more. Learn to use games and applications powered by 2. Select a game from the list and follow the award-winning Java technology. onscreen instructions. The download of java files may not be Available games may vary depending on your supported depending on the software of the...
  • Page 76 Synchronise data Use RSS reader Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and tasks, and memos with the web server you have information from your favourite websites. specified. Add an RSS feed address Create a synchronisation profile 1.

  • Page 77: Create And View World Clocks

    3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. 5. Select OK to create your world clock. The world clock is set as the second clock. The auto update feature sets the phone to automatically update the RSS feeds at the 6.

  • Page 78: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the Learn to set and control alarms for important events. alarm for the snooze period. Set a new alarm Deactivate an alarm 1.
  • Page 79 Convert currencies or Use the stopwatch measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Stopwatch. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Select Start to begin the stopwatch. 3. Select Lap to record lap times. 2.
  • Page 80 Create a text memo 2. Select Create schedule. 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 1. In Idle mode, select Menu → Organiser → 4. Select Save. Memo. 2. Select Create memo. View events 3. Enter your memo text and select Done. To view events of a specific date, 1.

  • Page 81: 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 Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 82 • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular Message Try this to solve the problem: network. Your SIM card is blocked, usually as • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the a result of entering your PIN phone number.
  • Page 83 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.
  • Page 84 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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