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  • Page 1 GT-S5233T user manual...
  • Page 2 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarize 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 → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this phone are the property of their for example: In Menu mode, select respective owners: Messages →...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information ....1 Safety warnings .......... 1 Safety precautions ........4 contents Important usage information ....... 6 introducing your mobile phone ..... 12 Unpack ............. 12 Phone layout ..........13 Keys ............14 Icons ............14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone .........
  • Page 5 Access help information ......23 Make fake calls ......... 55 Customize your phone ......23 Record and play voice memos ....55 Use basic call functions ......26 Edit images ..........56 Send and view messages ......27 Print images ..........58 Add and find contacts .......
  • Page 6 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 7 FCC RF exposure guidelines limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to whenused with a Samsung accessory designated give additional protection to the public and to for this product or when used with an accessory that account for any variations in measurements.
  • Page 8 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) following safety instructions per UL has published a series of Questions and guidelines.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE Answers for consumers relating to radio INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO...
  • Page 9 federal health and safety agencies. When the phone causes no known adverse health effects. Many is located at greater distances from the user, the studies of low level RF exposures have not found exposure to RF is drastically lower because a any biological effects.
  • Page 10 Although the existing scientific data do not justify • “Federal Communications Commission FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless • “Occupational Safety and Health Administration phone industry to take a number of steps, including • “National Telecommunications and Information the following: Administration “Support needed research into possible biological...
  • Page 11 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 12 What research is needed to decide Many factors affect this measurement, such as the whether RF exposure from wireless angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phones poses a health risk? phone is used. A combination of laboratory studies and What is FDA doing to find out more epidemiological studies of people actually using about the possible health effects of...
  • Page 13 What steps can I take to reduce my has also helped develop a series of public exposure to radio frequency energy information documents on EMF issues. from my wireless phone? FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet If there is a risk from these products - and at this Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative point we do not know that there is - it is probably Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to...
  • Page 14 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For that wireless phones are harmful. But if you example, the government in the United Kingdom are concerned about the RF exposure from distributed leaflets containing such a these products, you can use measures like recommendation in December 2000.
  • Page 15 if the phone is mounted against the waist or other attached to the phone. Studies have shown that part of the body during use, then that part of the these products generally do not work as advertised. body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones Unlike “hand-free”...
  • Page 16 part of a standard sponsored by the Association for Additional information on the safety of RF exposures the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). from various sources can be obtained from the The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device following organizations: manufacturers, and many other groups, was •...
  • Page 17 http://www.icnirp.de your call without taking your attention off the road. • National Radiation Protection Board (UK): 2. When available, use a hands-free device. http://www.nrpb.org.uk If possible, add an additional layer of • Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug convenience and safety to your wireless Administration phone with one of the many hands free http://www.fda.gov/cellphones...
  • Page 18 5. Do not take notes or look up phone 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency do” list or flipping through your address number in the case of fire, traffic accident book takes attention away from your or medical emergencies.

  • Page 19: Safety And Usage Information

    Using Your Phone Near Other “The wireless industry reminds you to Electronic Devices use your phone safely when driving.” Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com electronic equipment may not be shielded against Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications &...
  • Page 20 Persons with pacemakers: The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings • should always keep the phone more than for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be 15 cm compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the have been rated.
  • Page 21 Vehicles the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)Hearing devices RF signals may affect improperly installed or may also be measured for immunity to this type of inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor interference.

  • Page 22: Safety Precautions

    areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must in progress. be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often all wireless phone networks or when certain network but not always clearly marked.
  • Page 23 Remember that your phone may be the only means of accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in off the call until given permission to do so.

  • Page 24: Important Usage Information

    Cautions installation or service may be dangerous and Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not may invalidate any warranty applicable to the expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s device. authority to operate the equipment. • Check regularly that all wireless phone Only use approved batteries, antennas andchargers.
  • Page 25 • Switch your phone off before boarding an Understanding the Power Save Feature aircraft. The use of wireless phone in aircraft If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 is illegal and may be dangerous to the minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is aircraft's operation.
  • Page 26 Availability of Various Features/Ring • Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's Tones antenna. • Don't use the phone if the antenna is Many services and features are network damaged. dependent and may require additional subscription and/or usage charges. Not all •...
  • Page 27 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and Battery Precautions recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in • Never use any charger or battery that is use, disconnect it from the power source. Do damaged in any way.
  • Page 28 Samsung authorized service center. Always and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. the battery at room temperature. A phone Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 29 • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High radiator. The phone may explode when temperatures can shorten the life of electronic overheated. devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label certain plastics.

  • Page 30: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.

  • Page 31: 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: TV antenna Camera lens Earpiece Mirror Volume key Battery cover Hold key Multifunction jack Touch screen Camera key Internal antenna...

  • Page 32: Keys

    Keys Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In Function Camera Camera mode, take a photo or record a video Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialed, missed, or Icons received numbers In Menu mode, return to the previous Back Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
  • Page 33 Icon Definition Icon Definition Alarm activated New multimedia message (MMS) Browsing the web New email message Connected to secured web page New voice mail message Roaming (outside of normal service area) Normal profile activated Call diverting activated Silent profile activated Bluetooth activated Battery power level Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset...

  • Page 34: 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 (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 35 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-colored contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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™ or microSDHC™...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. You can perform the following actions on your phone’s touch screen. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone.

  • Page 40: Access Menus

    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 41: Access Help Information

    Access help information Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press [ / ] and adjust the key tone Learn to access helpful information about your volume. phone. 1. Open the widget toolbar. Adjust the vibration intensity on the 2.
  • Page 42 Calibrate the screen 4. Select a ring tone from the list and select Save. 5. Select Save. You can calibrate the screen so that your phone recognises the input better. To switch to another profile, select it from the list. 1.
  • Page 43 2. Select On under Gesture unlock. create and confirm a password. 3. Select an unlock option. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other 4. Select a character for the smart unlock feature.

  • Page 44: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. 2. To end the call, press [ During a call, your phone automatically locks Adjust the volume the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.

  • Page 45: Send And View Messages

    Use the headset 3. Enter a recipient number and select Done. 4. Select Tap to add text. By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can make and answer calls: 5. Enter your message text and select Done. p. 42 •...
  • Page 46 6. Select Tap to add text. You can use a wide keyboard when you rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape 7. Enter your email text and select Done. view when entering text. 8. Select Add files and attach a file (if necessary). Enter text using the virtual keypad 9.
  • Page 47 You can use the following text input modes: Enter text using the handwriting full screen 1. Change the text input method to Handwriting Mode Function full screen. Select an appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. 2.

  • Page 48: Add And Find Contacts

    Enter text using the handwriting box2 3. Select Download. 4. Select an email or a header. 1. Change the text input method to Handwriting box 2. 5. If you selected a header, select Retrieve to view the body of the email. 2.

  • Page 49: Watch Digital Tv

    Find a contact 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to view the TV in landscape view. 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 3. Pull out the TV antenna and adjust it to receive a 2. Select the search field, enter the first few letters stronger broadcast signal.

  • Page 50: Use Basic Camera Functions

    5. Select a channel. Capture photos 6. While watching TV, use the following icons: 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. Icon Function 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to Change the channel landscape view. Adjust the volume 3.
  • Page 51 View photos 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. In Idle mode, select My files → Images → My • To change the recording mode, select photos → a photo file. • To select the color balance, select •...

  • Page 52: Listen To Music

    View videos 3. Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations In Idle mode, select My files → Videos → My video automatically. clips → a video file. The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape be prompted to start automatic tuning.
  • Page 53 Open list of music categories Open the now playing list • Download from the wireless web. p. 50 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Pause playback PC Studio. p. 62 Play or resume playback • Receive via Bluetooth.

  • Page 54: Browse The Web

    Browse the web 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Icon Function Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web Move backward or forward on a web pages. page • You may incur additional charges for Stop loading the web page accessing the web and downloading media.

  • 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 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 Call an international number Reject a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and tap and hold 0 To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will to insert the + character. hear a busy tone. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, (country code, area code, and phone number), use the auto rejection.

  • Page 58: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Use advanced phonebook functions 3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. Learn to create your namecard, set favorite The contact is saved to the favorite number. numbers, and create groups of contacts. • The first 5 favorite numbers will be assigned Create your namecard to the favorite contacts ( ) on the widget...

  • Page 59: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Select Create group. Use advanced messaging functions 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group Learn to create templates, use templates to create ring tone, and vibration type. new messages, and create message folders. 5. Select Save. Create a text template 6.

  • Page 60: Use Advanced Tv Functions

    3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject Create a folder to manage messages and desired attachments, to use as your 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders. template. p. 41 2. Select Create folder. 4. Select Save. 3.
  • Page 61 Capture images or videos from a TV The storage location of captured videos will vary depending on the file format you set in program Recording format: To capture an image, • Videos in Transport Stream format will be saved in My files → My TV files. 1.
  • Page 62 Set TV program reminders 3. Adjust the following settings: Option Function You can set an alarm to remind you of a TV program you want to watch. Select a region to receive TV Select area signals 1. In Menu mode, select TV. Set whether to watch TV with 2.

  • Page 63: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Use advanced camera functions Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on Learn how to capture photos in various modes and the camera. customize camera settings. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to Capture photos by using options preset landscape view.
  • Page 64 → 3. Select Capture divided photos 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 5. Press and hold the Camera key to take a series of photos. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view.
  • Page 65 → 3. Select Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: 4. Select a frame and press tne Camera key. Option Function 5. Make any necessary adjustments. Resolution Change the resolution option 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame.

  • Page 66: Use Advanced Music Functions

    Change the preview screen multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Audio recording Turn the audio on or off 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the Select a memory location to store PC to the phone. Storage...
  • Page 67 Copy music files to a memory card Synchronize your phone with Windows Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone 1. Insert a memory card. settings → PC connections → Mass storage 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone →...
  • Page 68 8. Select Add → Tracks. 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 9. Select the files you want to include and select 8. Start synchronization. Add. Create a playlist Customize your music player settings 1.
  • Page 69 Store radio stations automatically Find information of music 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s Learn to access an online music service and get multifunction jack. information about the songs you hear while on the move. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM 1.

  • Page 70: 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 71 Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s Bluetooth → Search. applications that you want to send. 2.

  • Page 72: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    Use Remote SIM mode Activate the mobile tracker In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls When someone inserts a new SIM card in your only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically via the SIM card on your phone.

  • Page 73: Make Fake Calls

    Make fake calls 6. When you are finished speaking, select 7. Press [ You can simulate an incoming call when you want to 8. Select Save to set the recording as a response get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You for the fake call.

  • Page 74: Edit Images

    2. Select to start recording. Edit images 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. 4. When you are finished speaking, select Apply effects to images Your memo is saved automatically. 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My Play a voice memo photos →...
  • Page 75 Adjust an image 3. Rotate or flip the image as desired and select Done. 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 To resize the image, select a size and select of “Apply effects to images.” Save → Done. 2.

  • Page 76: Print Images

    2. Select Edit → Memo on screen. Insert a visual feature 3. Scroll left or right to a color, draw a sketch on the 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 screen, and select Done. of “Apply effects to images”. 2.

  • Page 77: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless Set your favorite destination list feature, 1. In Menu mode, select Application → 1. Open an image. p. 47 Communities. 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth. 2. Select Yes to set your favorite destination list (if necessary).
  • Page 78 Upload a file Customize the Communities settings 1. In Menu mode, select Application → To upload photos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. Communities. 1. In Menu mode, select Application → 2. Select Settings. Communities.

  • Page 79: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    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 80: Use Rss Reader

    3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. Use RSS reader The auto update feature sets the phone to Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and automatically update the RSS feeds at the information from your favorite websites. specified interval.

  • Page 81: Set And Use Alarms

    → Set as 2nd clock. Create a world clock 2. Select 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → World 3. Select the world clock you want to add. clock. 4. Select Set. → Add. 2. Select Set and use alarms 3.

  • Page 82: Use The Calculator

    Stop an alarm Convert currencies or measurements When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm without 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Converter snooze. → a conversion type. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with 2.

  • Page 83: Use The Stopwatch

    Use the stopwatch Create new memos 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Memo. Stopwatch. 2. Select Create memo. 2. Select Start to begin the stopwatch. 3. Enter your memo text and select Done. 3.
  • Page 84 Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar. 2. Select Create schedule. 3. Enter the details of the event as required and select Save. View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar. 2.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are Code Try this to solve the problem: using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a the following codes: result of entering your PIN incorrectly...
  • Page 86 The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Another caller cannot reach you. Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or network.
  • Page 87 The audio quality of the call is poor. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-colored contacts with a clean, soft cloth and •...
  • Page 88 Some 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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