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  • Page 1 GT-S5250 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards. This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. • Please keep this manual for future reference.
  • Page 4 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ®...
  • Page 5 • Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/ or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. • ® Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • ® ™ Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi CERTIFIED , and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ... Unpack ... 9 Install the SIM card and battery ... 9 Charge the battery ... 11 Insert a memory card (optional) ... 13 Attach a hand strap (optional) ... 15 Getting started ... Turn your device on and off ... 16 Get to know your device ...
  • Page 7 Calendar ... 71 Task ... 72 Memo ... 73 Voice rec..74 Web ... Internet ... 76 Samsung Apps ... 80 Synchronise ... 81 Community websites ... 82 YouTube ... 82 Connectivity ... Bluetooth ... 83 Wi-Fi ... 86 GPS ...
  • Page 8 Tools ... Clock ... 93 Calculator ... 95 My accounts ... 95 My files ... 96 Search ... 100 Settings ... Access the Settings menu ... 101 Flight mode ... 101 Connectivity ... 101 Sound profiles ... 102 Display and light ... 103 General ...

  • Page 9: Assembling

    • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. • The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.
  • Page 10 To install the SIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold [ to turn it off. Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Assembling Insert the SIM card. ] and select Yes •...

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

  • Page 12: Charge With The Travel Adapter

    • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 13: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

  • Page 14: Remove The Memory Card

    • Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card. • Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards.

  • Page 15: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    › Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. In Menu mode, select Settings Memory → card details Format Yes. → → Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, Press and hold [ Done (if necessary). Enter your PIN and select Select a language you want and select Select keyboard languages and select Select your home time zone and select Set the time and date and select Getting started To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Yes.

  • Page 17: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Earpiece Volume key Menu key Dial key Mouthpiece Multifunction jack Camera lens Power/Lock key Touch screen Camera key End key Internal antenna Headset Back cover Speaker Getting started...

  • Page 18: Idle Screen

    › Keys Function Turn the device on or off (press Power/ and hold); Lock or unlock the Lock touch screen and keys. Make or answer a call; In Idle Dial mode, retrieve logs of your calls and messages. Access Menu mode; Launch the task manager to view all active applications (press and hold);...

  • Page 19: Indicator Icons

    Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding panel of the idle screen directly. › Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 20: Use The Touch Screen

    Icon Definition Browsing the web Connected to secured web page New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Getting started Icon Definition Current time Battery power level ›...
  • Page 21 • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water.

  • Page 22: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    • Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press [ ] or the Menu key. • You can also adjust the backlight time. In Menu mode, select Settings Display and light →...
  • Page 23 • Your device has a built-in motion sensor that detects its orientation. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically switch to landscape view. To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device, select Settings Gestures Orientation →...

  • Page 24: Launch And Manage Applications

    Drag an application icon to the folder. Repeat this step to add more applications. Before you delete a folder, you need to move the applications in the folder to the screen. Then, select › Add new main menu screens In Menu mode, select Edit at the top left of the screen.

  • Page 25: Use Widgets

    Control active applications as follows: • To switch between applications, select one from the icons of active applications. • To close an application, select • To close all active applications, select applications. Use widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen.

  • Page 26: Customise Your Device

    › Manage web-based widgets You can select a widget profile to connect to web services and view downloaded widgets. In Menu mode, select Settings Menu and widgets → Widget. Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.

  • Page 27: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    Adjust the brightness of the display p. 102 In Menu mode, select ► Set. Settings Display and light → Wallpaper. Set. → Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Settings Display and light. → Getting started...

  • Page 28: Lock Your Device

    • If you forget your password, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Settings Security.

  • Page 29: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. Settings In Menu mode, select Mobile tracker.

  • Page 30: Enter Text

    Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen. Change the text input method When you tap the text input field, the input panel with the QWERTY keyboard appears by default. Number Function Change case.
  • Page 31 Enter text using different input methods Change the text input method. Change the text input mode. Select the appropriate virtual keys or write on the screen to enter your text. When entering English text, tap and hold Predictive text. Enter the first two letters of a word and then the alternative word list appears.
  • Page 32 Mode Function Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number. Number You can enter numbers by tapping and holding a virtual key in ABC or T9 mode. ◄ ► Select set you want. Symbol Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol.
  • Page 33 Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Tap and hold the text input field until Select from the option list. Select Drag your finger across the text. You can also tap the word you want to highlight twice.

  • Page 34: Communication

    Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make and answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end or reject calls.

  • Page 35: Use The Headset

    Reject a call When a call comes in, press [ ]. The caller will hear a busy tone. • You can set up a list of numbers to reject incoming calls automatically. p. 37 ► • You can send a message when you reject incoming calls.

  • Page 36: View And Dial Missed Calls

    • To activate the speakerphone feature, select In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal device mode. • To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute.
  • Page 37 Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically. To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list, In Menu mode, select Settings All calls Auto reject. → → Create. Select Match criteria (if necessary). Select an option under Select the number input field and enter a number to reject, and select Save.
  • Page 38 Speak into the microphone. During recording, select to pause and select resume. When you are finished, select Select Save. You can also make fake calls appear more realistic by showing a caller ID image and caller's name or number. Settings In Menu mode, select Fake call.

  • Page 39: Logs

    Select a condition. Select Divert to Contacts to add a contact or To → another number to enter a number to which calls will be forwarded. Select Activate. Your setting will be sent to the network. Set call barring Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types of calling or to prevent others from making calls with your device.
  • Page 40 Scroll left or right to select a log type at the top of the screen. From the call and message logs, you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the left or right. Select a log to view its details.

  • Page 41: Messages

    Messages Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS), and view or manage messages you have sent or received. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provider. ›...

  • Page 42: Send A Multimedia Message

    Customise the parameters for the connection profile. Option Function Set name Enter the name for the profile. Access name Enter the access point name. Auth type Select an authentication type. User ID Enter your user name. Password Enter your password. Protocol Select a network protocol.

  • Page 43: View A Text Or Multimedia Message

    Select Tap to add text and enter your message text. Select and attach a file. You can select a file from the file list or capture a photo, video, or sound clip. Select Send to send the message. › View a text or multimedia message Messages you have received, sent or saved are sorted automatically into the following message folders.

  • Page 44: Use Message Templates

    • To sort messages as desired, select • To backup a message, select messages. • To adjust the message settings, select › Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls.

  • Page 45: Send An Sos Message

    Select Save. You can now use a multimedia template to create a new multimedia message. From the MMS card list, tap and hold a template and select Send. Your template will open as a new multimedia message. › Create a folder to manage messages Learn to create folders to manage your messages according to your preferences and needs.

  • Page 46: Email

    Select a phone number (if necessary). When you are finished setting the recipients, select Select Repeat, select the number of times to repeat the SOS message, and select Set. Yes. Select → To send an SOS message, the touch screen and keys must be locked.

  • Page 47: Send An Email Message

    Option Function Enter the port number of the SMTP SMTP port server. Secure Select a security protocol for the connection SMTP server. Incoming Select the type of the incoming server type server (POP3 or IMAP4). POP3 server/ Enter the address of the incoming IMAP4 server server.

  • Page 48: View An Email Message

    › View an email message In Menu mode, select Email → Scroll to the inbox. Download. Select → Select an email. Retrieve to view the body of the email. Select → › Synchronise emails with the Exchange server After configuring sync settings, you can synchronise your emails with the Exchange server.

  • Page 49: Chaton

    After customising the server setting, select the dot next to data types to synchronise. For synchronising emails and calendar events, you can set the data range to synchronise. Done. When you are finished, select To synchronise your emails, Email In Menu mode, select →...

  • Page 50: Social Hub

    Enter your user name and password to sign in. Chat with friends and family instantly. Available instant messengers may vary depending on your region or service provider. Social Hub ™ Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated communication application for email, messages, or SNS. Visit http://socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details.

  • Page 51: Entertainment

    Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 mega pixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. Photos are saved in jpg format and videos are saved in mp4 format.

  • Page 52: Resolution

    Number Function Check the camera status and settings. • : Resolution • : Exposure metre type • : Default storage location • : Number of photos you can take (according to available memory) Switch to the camcorder. Change the shooting mode. Change the scene mode.

  • Page 53: Capture A Photo By Using Preset

    • To view photo details, select • Delete To delete a photo, select → • To use additional features, select following options: Send via : Send the photo to others via multimedia message, email or the Bluetooth wireless feature. Upload : Post the photo to a community website or blog.

  • Page 54: Capture A Series Of Photos

    Make any necessary adjustments. Press the Camera key. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Your device recognises people in an image and detects their smiles. When the subject smiles, the device automatically takes a photo. › Capture a series of photos You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects.

  • Page 55: Capture A Photo With Decorative Frames

    Slowly move the device in the direction you selected and align the green frame with the viewfinder. When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next photo. Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo. Select to save the panoramic photo.

  • Page 56: Customise Camera Settings

    › Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select → following options: Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option. Apply a special effect, such as sepia, Effects negative, or black and white tones. Exposure Select a type of exposure metre. metering Image quality Set the quality level for your photos.
  • Page 57 › Capture a video In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Check the camcorder status and...
  • Page 58 Number Function Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video. Adjust the brightness; Select increase or to decrease. View the photo or video you capture last. Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. Press the Camera key to start recording.

  • Page 59: Video Player

    › Customise camcorder settings Before capturing a video, select following options: Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option. Apply a special effect, such as sepia, Effects negative, or black and white tones. Video quality Set the quality level for your videos. Before capturing a video, select following settings: Setting...
  • Page 60 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Move to a point in the file by dragging the bar. Entertainment Number › Customise video player settings During video playback, select following settings: Option Brightness...

  • Page 61: Music

    Add music files to your device Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. p. 90 ► • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 85 ►...
  • Page 62 › Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card, Music. In Menu mode, select Scroll left or right to a music category. Select a music file. Control playback with the following keys: Entertainment Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected.

  • Page 63: Create A Playlist

    Number Function Pause playback; Select playback. 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. • ™ SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5.1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content, such as DVD movies. •...

  • Page 64: Fm Radio

    Option Function Effect Select a sound effect. Select music categories to display Music menu on the music library screen. Select an animated visualisation Visualisation to display during playback. › Find music information Learn to access an online music service to get information about a song.
  • Page 65 › Listen to the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the device. FM radio. In Menu mode, select Yes to start automatic tuning. Select The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be prompted to start automatic tuning.

  • Page 66: Select

    › Record a song from the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the device. FM radio. In Menu mode, select Select to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. Record to start recording. Select →...

  • Page 67: Games

    Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio: Option Function Set whether or not the FM Alternative radio attempts to retune a radio frequency station when the current signal is weak. Set the FM radio to FM radio auto off automatically turn off after a specified length of time.
  • Page 68 › Play games or launch applications Games. In Menu mode, select Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • Available games or applications may vary depending on your region or service provider. • Controls and options of games or applications may vary.

  • Page 69: Personal Information

    Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the device’s memory or a SIM card. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts.
  • Page 70 To use additional options for a contact, tap and hold the contact in the list. › Set a favourite number In Menu mode, select Contacts Select the check box next to the contact and The contact is saved to the favourite number list. You can also select a contact from the contact list and then select next to the contact name.

  • Page 71: Calendar

    › Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. Start by creating a group. Contacts In Menu mode, select Select a memory location to save a group. Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group.

  • Page 72: Task

    › View events To change the calendar view, Calendar. In Menu mode, select Select a view mode from the top line of the calendar. Select an event to view its details. To view events of a specific date, In Menu mode, select Calendar.

  • Page 73: Memo

    › Create a task Task. In Menu mode, select Create. Select Enter the details of the task. Save. Select › View tasks In Menu mode, select Task. Select List by and select a category to sort → the tasks. Select a task to view its details. For completed tasks with an expired deadline, you can set their status to completed by selecting a task and the check box from the top line.

  • Page 74: Voice Rec

    › View memos Memo. In Menu mode, select Select a memo to view its details. To view all details of memos from the memo list, select Maximise. You can send the memo to others by selecting Send via an option. →...
  • Page 75 Number Function Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Adjust the volume. You can send the voice memo to others by tapping and holding a voice memo and selecting a sending option.

  • Page 76: Web

    Internet Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For details, contact your service provider. • The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. •...
  • Page 77 Navigate web pages with the following keys: The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider. Number Function Bookmark the current web page. Change the view mode. Number 1. These icons are shown when you tap the screen. Function Move backward or forward to web pages in history.

  • Page 78: Customise Browser Settings

    While browsing the web page, use the following options: • To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out). • To translate a word, tap and hold the word you want to translate and select Translate.
  • Page 79 Option Function Set the web browser to automatically update subscribed RSS feeds at regular intervals. RSS update Activating the auto update feature increases the amount of data downloaded and may incur additional charges. Server View the details of certificates. certificates Change display and sound settings Preferences for the web browser.

  • Page 80: Samsung Apps

    Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of useful applications to your device. Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social networking, widgets, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice in RSS feeds. → →...

  • Page 81: Synchronise

    • To use Samsung Apps, your device must be connected to the internet using a cellular connection or Wi-Fi. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the internet and downloading applications. • If the widget toolbar is full, downloaded widgets will not be automatically added to the widget toolbar.

  • Page 82: Community Websites

    Option Function Select a connection profile to use Network profile for synchronisation. Save. When you are finished, select › Start synchronisation Settings In Menu mode, select Synchronise. Select a synchronisation profile. Start sync to start synchronisation with the web Select server you have specified.

  • Page 83: Connectivity

    Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. •...

  • Page 84: Find And Pair With Other Bluetooth

    To allow other devices to locate your device, select Settings My phone's visibility → → Save. → If you selected Custom, enter duration that your device is visible and select Done. Once the Bluetooth wireless feature is active, select and use the following options: •...

  • Page 85: Wireless Feature

    Select a paired device and use the following options: • To browse files on the paired device, select • To view the service list of the paired device, select Service list. • To change the paired device name, select • To allow the paired device to access and browse your files, select Authorise device •...

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi

    › Print data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select a file or item, such as a message, calendar event, tasks or image, from an appropriate application or My files. Print via Bluetooth, or select Select → → Print via Bluetooth. →...

  • Page 87: Activate The Wlan Feature

    › Activate the WLAN feature In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity → You can also open the shortcuts panel and select Wi-Fi. An active WLAN running in the background will consume battery power. To preserve battery power, activate the WLAN only when needed. ›...

  • Page 88: Gps

    Option Function Set up static network addresses for the WLAN AP. You can IP address type manually set the IP address, gateway, subnet mask, and DNS addresses. Proxy address Enter the address and port and port number of the proxy server. View the Mac address of the AP MAC WLAN AP.
  • Page 89 To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: • between buildings, in tunnels or underground passages, or inside buildings • in poor weather • around high voltage or electromagnetic fields › Activate the GPS feature Settings In Menu mode, select Location.

  • Page 90: Pc Connections

    PC. Set. → › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You → can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com). In Menu mode, select...
  • Page 91 PC. Transfer or synchronise mobile data, such as contacts, calendars, music, or photos, between Samsung Kies and connected devices. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information. › Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.

  • Page 92: Use Your Device As A Wireless Modem

    Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open the folder to view files. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. To disconnect the device from the PC, click the USB device icon on the Windows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage...

  • Page 93: Tools

    Tools Clock Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. › Set a new alarm Clock In Menu mode, select → Create. Select Set alarm details. Save. When you are finished, select Select on the auto power-up feature.

  • Page 94: Create A World Clock

    › Create a world clock Clock In Menu mode, select → Add. Select Enter the few letters of a city name. To select a city in the world map view, select Map view. Select the city name you want. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-4. ›...

  • Page 95: Calculator

    Samsung account is a user account to access Samsung's smartphone services, such as Samsung Apps and Samsung Dive. You can sign up Samsung account easily in My accounts. Enter your account information and select Enter the account details.

  • Page 96: My Files

    › Delete or edit my accounts My accounts. In Menu mode, select Select an account to delete or edit. To edit an account, select the account and change the Save. details → To delete an account, select Delete › Change the auto sync schedule My accounts.
  • Page 97 › View a file My files In Menu mode, select → Folders or files on the memory card are indicated by a memory card icon. Select a folder a file. → • Images, you can view photos you have captured and images you have downloaded or received from other sources.
  • Page 98 › Print an image You can print your jpg images with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. You can also send the images with message, email, or Bluetooth. Print an image using a USB connection Connect your device to a PictBridge-enabled printer with a PC data cable.

  • Page 99: Edit An Image

    › Edit an image Edit images and apply fun effects. Adjust an image My files In Menu mode, select → Edit. Select → Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. This feature appears only in the landscape orientation. Adjust Select an adjustment option (brightness and →...

  • Page 100: Search

    Transform the image as you desired. • To resize the image, move the scroll bar to a size and select Save. • To rotate the image, select an orientation • To crop the image, move or resize the rectangle over the area to crop and select Apply.

  • Page 101: Settings

    Settings Access the Settings menu Settings. In Menu mode, select Select a setting category and select an option. Customise the setting and select Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Connectivity • Bluetooth information over a distance.

  • Page 102: Sound Profiles

    • Network : Access and alter the following settings to control how your device selects and connects to networks. Select network : Set the network selection method to automatic or manual. Network mode : Select a network band. Connections : Set up connection profiles to use for network features.

  • Page 103: Display And Light

    Message alert tone: Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming messages by playing a melody. Email alert type : Select how the device will alert you to incoming email messages. Email alert tone : Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming email messages by playing a melody.

  • Page 104: Date And Time

    : Select input languages to use with the keyboard. • Events notifications : Activate or deactivate an alert for incoming messages, new applications in Samsung Apps, or file transfer from or to others. You can also set to display incoming message contents. • Gestures...

  • Page 105: Menu And Widgets

    Menu and widgets • Adaptive menu order: Automatically sort applications by frequency of use (most recent application first). • Widget Widget profiles : Select a connection profile to use for widgets. Downloaded widgets : View the list of the downloaded widgets. Disclaimer : View the widget disclaimer.
  • Page 106 • Voice call Call diverting : Divert incoming calls to another number. Call barring : Block incoming or outgoing calls. Call waiting : Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress. Auto redial : Set whether or not to automatically redial a call that was not connected.
  • Page 107 Expiration: Set how long your messages are stored in the multimedia message server. Delivery time: Set a time delay before your messages are sent. Request delivery report: Send a request for a delivery report along with your message to be informed when your messages are delivered.
  • Page 108 • Push messages Receiving options : Set whether or not to receive messages pushed from web servers. Service loading : Set whether or not to access the linked service web page when you open a push message. • Broadcast messages Activation : Activate or deactivate the broadcast message feature.
  • Page 109 Forward with files: Set whether or not to include attachments when you forward a message. Get read report: Send a read-reply request along with your messages to be informed when your messages are read. Get delivery report: Send a request for a delivery report along with your messages to be informed when your messages are delivered.

  • Page 110: Media Player

    Samsung Apps. • Network profiles preset by your service provider to use Samsung Apps or download applications from Samsung Apps. If a connection profile is not preset, contact your service provider for detailed settings.

  • Page 111: Security

    › Social network profiles Select a connection profile to use for community websites. › ChatON Select a connection profile to use for ChatON. › Installation settings Select the default memory location to install new applications. Security Access and alter the following settings to secure your device and data: •...

  • Page 112: Memory

    Memory Access and alter the following settings to control your device’s memory use: • Memory card details : When a memory card is inserted, access details about your memory card. You can also format the memory card or change the memory card’s name.

  • Page 113: Software Update

    Software update Check for the firmware update and download the new firmware on your device. To use this menu, you must have a Samsung account. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region. SIM applications Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is Password enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.

  • Page 115: Calls Are Being Dropped

    • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to the network. Move to another area and try again.
  • Page 116 Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • 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. Audio quality is poor •...
  • Page 117 Samsung Service Centre. Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations.
  • Page 118 Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: • Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device.

  • Page 119: Safety Precautions

    For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
  • Page 120 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries. •...
  • Page 121 • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device, its parts, or accessories. Turn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal.
  • Page 122 • Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. • Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where lives are in danger, call a local emergency number.
  • Page 123 Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...
  • Page 124 Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 125 Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that increase your charges.

  • Page 126: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    The Declaration of Conformity statement at the back of this manual demonstrates your device’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 website. Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical &...
  • Page 127 “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 128: Index

    Index access codes alarms creating 93 deactivating 93 stopping 93 auto rejection battery charging 11 installing 9 Bluetooth activating 83 finding and pairing with devices 84 printing data 86 receiving data 85 Index Remote SIM mode 86 sending data 85 brightness, display calculator calendar...
  • Page 129 connections Bluetooth 83 GPS 88 PC 90 WLAN 86 contacts copying or moving 71 creating 69 creating groups 71 creating your namecard 70 finding 69 retrieving contacts 70 setting favourite numbers 70 device customising 26 idle screen 18 indicator icons 19 keys 18 layout 17 locking 28...
  • Page 130 61 creating playlists 63 finding music 64 playing music 62 PC connections mass storage 91 Samsung Kies 90 Windows Media Player 91 photos capturing 51 capturing a series 54 capturing by scene 53 capturing in frame shot 55...
  • Page 131 Bluetooth 86 images via Bluetooth 98 images via USB 98 ringtone call 102 message 103 RSS reader Samsung Kies search settings application 105 connectivity 101 display and light 103 flight mode 16, 101 general 103 memory 112...
  • Page 132 touch screen locking 22 using 20 unpack video player videos capturing 57 playing 59 voice mail voice memos playing 74 recording 74 voice recorder wallpaper web browser adding bookmarks 78 Index browsing web pages 76 setting profiles 76 widgets accessing 25 managing web-based widgets 26 Windows Media Player...
  • Page 133 (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 product.
  • Page 134 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it in your PC.

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