Samsung GT-S5253 User Manual

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  • Page 1 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.samsung.com) and install it in your PC. Settings...
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  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. Refer to www.samsungmobile.com for the latest version This device will provide you with high quality mobile of the user manual.
  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    Warning—situations that could cause injury to these materials for commercial or other purposes is an yourself or others infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Caution—situations that could cause damage to •...
  • Page 5 ] (represents the End key) retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Page 6 ® • Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. ® • Wi-Fi , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..........Access menus ............ 22 Launch and manage applications ....24 Unpack ..............9 Use widgets ............24 Install the SIM card and battery ...... 9 Customise your device ........25 Charge the battery ........... 11 Enter text ............30 Insert a memory card (optional) ....
  • Page 8 Entertainment ........Web ............Camera ..............52 Internet ............... 78 Video player ............62 Samsung Apps ..........82 Music player ............63 Synchronise ............83 FM radio .............. 67 Community websites ........84 Games and more ..........70 YouTube .............. 84 Personal information ......
  • Page 9 Tools ............Date and time ..........108 Menu and widgets ......... 108 Clock ..............96 Applications ............ 109 Calculator ............98 Security ............114 My accounts ............98 Memory ............115 My files ..............99 Reset ..............116 Smart search ........... 104 About phone ...........
  • Page 10: Assembling

    Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your device. • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or Install the SIM card and battery illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive warranty.
  • Page 11 To install the SIM card and battery, Insert the SIM card. ] and select Yes If the device is on, press and hold [ to turn it off. Remove the back cover. • Place the SIM card into the device with the gold- coloured contacts facing up.
  • Page 12: 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 Replace the back cover.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Plug one end (micro USB) of the PC data cable into the type). multifunction jack. Samsung uses approved industry standards for Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port memory cards, but some brands may not be fully on a PC.
  • Page 15: Remove The Memory Card

    › Remove the memory card Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts Ensure that the device is not currently using the facing up. memory card. Remove the back cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.
  • Page 16: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    › Attach a hand strap (optional) Format the memory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause Remove the back cover. incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device. Slide a hand strap through the hand strap hole and hook it over the small projection.
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting started To turn off your device, press and hold [ ] and select Yes. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes Turn your device on and off and hospitals.
  • Page 18: Get To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device › Device layout Multifunction jack Earpiece Camera lens Headset Power/Lock key Volume key Touch screen Back cover Camera key Menu key Loudspeaker End key Dial key Internal antenna Mouthpiece Getting started...
  • Page 19: Idle Screen

    › Keys Function Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera; Camera In Camera mode, take a photo or Turn the device on or off (press Power/ record a video. and hold); Lock or unlock the Lock touch screen and keys. ›...
  • Page 20 › Indicator icons Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on Call diverting activated your region or service provider. Synchronising with PC Icon Definition Memory card inserted Signal strength New text or multimedia message GPRS network connected New email message EDGE network connected New voice mail message...
  • Page 21: Use The Touch Screen

    › Use the touch screen Shortcuts panel In Idle mode or while using an application, select Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or the indicator icons area to open the shortcuts panel. perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch Select icons to activate or deactivate the WLAN and screen.
  • Page 22 • • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the Flick: Flick the screen quickly to activate an application. screen protection film before using your device. • Area zoom: Place two fingers on the screen and pull • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small them apart to zoom in or squeeze them together to electrical charges emitted by the human body.
  • Page 23: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

    Lock or unlock the touch screen Select a menu or application. and keys Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. • Your device has a built-in motion sensor that You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any detects its orientation.
  • Page 24: Organise Applications In Menu Mode

    › › Organise applications in Menu mode Add new main menu screens You can reorganise the applications in Menu mode by In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu changing their order or grouping them into categories to mode.
  • Page 25: Launch And Manage Applications

    Launch and manage applications Control active applications as follows: • To switch between applications, select one from the › icons of active applications. Launch multiple applications • To close an application, select Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple •...
  • Page 26: Customise Your Device

    › › Open the widget toolbar Manage web-based widgets To open the widget toolbar and access widgets, You can select a widget profile to connect to web services and view downloaded widgets. Widget at the top left of the screen In Idle mode, select In Menu mode, select Settings Menu and widgets...
  • Page 27 › Adjust the volume of the key tones Select to add new panels to the idle screen. You can have up to 10 panels. In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down. Select to remove a panel from the idle screen. Adjust the key tone volume by pressing the Volume key or dragging the slider.
  • Page 28: Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

    Select → Tap and hold the tab area. Samsung is not responsible for any use of default Select an item and move it to a new tab position. images or wallpapers provided on your device. When you are finished, select anywhere on the screen outside of the tab area.
  • Page 29: Lock Your Device

    If you forget your password, bring your device to a unblock it. 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. Getting started...
  • Page 30: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    Save Accept. Select → To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for You can control the lost device via the web. Visit controlling the device from the web remotely. http://www.samsungdive.com to see the detailed Settings Security.
  • Page 31: Enter Text

    Enter text Number Function You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual Change case. keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen. Switch to ABC or T9 mode; When a dot next Change the text input method to T9 turns green, T9 mode is active. When you tap the text input field, the input panel with the Clear your input.
  • Page 32 To change the text input method, tap and hold Mode Function select Keyboard type a text input method. → Select an appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on Option Function the display. Keypad Select characters on the keypad. In ABC mode, tap and hold Qwerty Select characters on the QWERTY...
  • Page 33 When entering text, rotate the device to display the Mode Function QWERTY keyboard. Select the virtual keys as necessary to enter your text. 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.
  • Page 34 Copy and paste text Number Function While you are entering text, you can use the copy and Start a new line. paste feature to use text in other applications. Change input languages; Access the Tap and hold the text input field until appears.
  • Page 35: Communication

    Communication Make a call Keypad and enter an area code In Menu mode, select and a phone number. Calling Press [ ] to make a call. Learn to use calling functions, such as making and To end the call, press [ answering calls, using options available during a call or •...
  • Page 36: Use The Headset

    › Use the headset Reject a call When a call comes in, press [ ]. The caller will hear a By plugging the supplied headset into the device, you can busy tone. make and answer calls: • You can set up a list of numbers to reject incoming •...
  • Page 37: View And Dial Missed Calls

    › Use options during a call • To answer a second call, select Accept when a call waiting tone sounds. The first call is automatically placed You can use the following options while a call is in on hold. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to progress: use this feature.
  • Page 38 › Use additional features Make a fake call You can simulate incoming calls when you want to get out You can use various other call-related features, such as of meetings or unwanted conversations. auto rejection, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, or call diverting or barring.
  • Page 39 Select to start recording. Add an image by selecting one from the image folder or capturing a new one and select Back. Speak into the microphone. Save. Select During recording, select to pause and select resume. Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode When you are finished, select or Save.
  • Page 40 Set call diverting In Menu mode, select Settings Applications Call → → Voice call Call barring. → → Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature Select a call type to restrict. separately for several conditions when you are not able to Activate.
  • Page 41: Logs

    › Logs View the log manager From the log manager, you can check the amount of data Learn to view and manage logs of calls you have dialled, or number of messages sent or received and duration of received, or missed and messages you have sent, or your calls.
  • Page 42: Messages

    › Send a text message Option Function View cost records for your calls, In Menu mode, select Messages Compose. → such as the cost of the last call and Contacts. Select the total cost of all calls. You can You can enter a number manually or select one from also set the currency and price per Call costs the logs or contact groups by selecting another option.
  • Page 43 › Set up an MMS profile Option Function To send and receive multimedia messages, you must Protocol Select a network protocol. activate a connection profile for connecting to the MMS server. In addition to profiles that are preset by your service Home URL Enter the MMS server address.
  • Page 44: Send A Multimedia Message

    › › Send a multimedia message View a text or multimedia message Messages you have received, sent or saved are sorted In Menu mode, select Messages Compose. → automatically into the following message folders. Contacts. Select By default, your messages are grouped by contact as a You can enter a number or email address manually message conversation.
  • Page 45: Listen To Voice Mail Messages

    › Listen to voice mail messages From the message list, use the following options: • To view the messages on the conversation view, select If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail Conversation view. → server, callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming calls.
  • Page 46: Use Message Templates

    › Use message templates Create a multimedia template Learn to create and use text and multimedia templates to Messages. In Menu mode, select quickly and easily create new messages. My folders MMS cards Create. Select → → → Create a text template Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template.
  • Page 47: Send An Sos Message

    › › Create a folder to manage messages Send an SOS message Learn to create folders to manage your messages In case of an emergency, you can ask for help by sending according to your preferences and needs. an SOS message to specified recipients. This feature may be unavailable depending on your Messages.
  • Page 48: Email

    Set up an email account When you have finished setting the recipients, select In Menu mode, select Email Others. → Repeat, select the number of times to repeat Select To set up an account for a specific email service, select the SOS message, and select Set.
  • Page 49: Send An Email Message

    Select an email profile Option Function In Menu mode, select Email Settings → → → Enter the port number of the SMTP SMTP port Email profiles. server. Select an account type. Secure Select a security protocol for the Set. Select a profile and select connection SMTP server.
  • Page 50: View An Email Message

    › Synchronise emails with the Exchange Select Attach items and attach a file. → You can select a file from the file list, capture a photo, server or record a video or sound clip. After configuring sync settings, you can synchronise Select Send to send the message.
  • Page 51 To synchronise your emails, Option Function Email In Menu mode, select the Exchange server → Enter the domain of your email Domain account. address. Select Download. → Enter the URL of the Exchange Server URL server. Set to use the SSL (Secure Sockets Learn to chat with friends and family from any of the Use SSL Layer) protocol to increase...
  • Page 52: Social Hub

    Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub , the integrated communication application for email, messages, or SNS. Visit http://socialhub.samsungmobile.com for more details. In Menu mode, select Social Hub. Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub. Communication...
  • Page 53: Entertainment

    Entertainment Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. • The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation. • The camera automatically turns off when you do Camera not use it for a specified period. • The memory capacity may differ depending on Learn how to capture and view photos and videos.
  • Page 54 Number Function Number Function Select the length of the delay before the Check the camera status and settings. camera takes a photo. • : Resolution • : Default storage location Adjust the brightness; Select + to • : Number of photos you can take increase or –...
  • Page 55: Capture A Photo By Using Preset

    Edit : Edit the photo. After taking photos, select to view the captured photos. Print via : Print the photo using USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. • To view more photos, scroll left or right or tilt the device left or right.
  • Page 56: Capture A Series Of Photos

    › › Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Capture a series of photos Your camera can recognise people’s faces and help you You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. take photos of their smiling faces. This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event.
  • Page 57: Capture A Panoramic Photo

    › Capture a panoramic photo Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo. You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama Select to save the panoramic photo. shooting mode. This mode is convenient for › photographing landscapes. Capture a mosaic photo You can capture multiple images and automatically In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the combine them into a mosaic.
  • Page 58: Capture A Photo With Decorative Frames

    › › Capture a photo with decorative frames Customise camera settings Before taking a photo, select to access the → In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the following options: camera. Option Function Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select Frame.
  • Page 59: Capture A Video

    Before taking a photo, select to access the → Setting Function following settings: Shutter Set the camera shutter to make a Setting Function sound sound when capturing a photo. Display the guidelines on the preview Select a memory location for storing Guidelines Storage screen.
  • Page 60 Number Function Change the recording mode (for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally). Change the camcorder settings. Hide or display icons in the viewfinder. Number Function Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions. Check the camcorder status and settings.
  • Page 61 Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. After capturing videos, select to view the captured videos. Press the Camera key to start recording. • To view more videos, scroll left or right or tilt the device Select or press the Camera key to stop recording. left or right.
  • Page 62: Customise Camcorder Settings

    › Customise camcorder settings Before capturing a video, select to access the → following settings: Before capturing a video, select to access the → following options: Setting Function Option Function Display the guidelines on the Guidelines preview screen. Resolution Change the resolution option. Audio recording Turn the audio on or off.
  • Page 63: Video Player

    Video player Control playback with the following keys: Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The video player supports the following file formats: mp4, 3gp. › Play a video Video player. In Menu mode, select Select a video to play.
  • Page 64: Music Player

    Number Function Option Function Send the video to others via Change a ratio of the video screen. Send via multimedia message, email, or the Bluetooth wireless feature. Adjust the volume. Post the video to a community Pause playback; Select to resume Upload to Web website or blog.
  • Page 65 Control playback with the following keys: Start by transferring files to your device or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. p. 78 ► • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. p. 93 ► • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 87 ►...
  • Page 66: Create A Playlist

    • SRS CS Headphone™ delivers a 5.1 surround sound Number Function experience over standard headphones or earbuds Skip backward; Scan backward in a file when listening to multichannel content, such as (tap and hold). DVD movies. • WOW HD™ significantly improves the playback Activate Shuffle mode.
  • Page 67: Customise Music Player Settings

    › Add a song to the quick list Option Function Add to quick list to store your During playback, select Select an animated visualisation Visualisation favourite songs to the quick list. to display during playback. To view other songs on the list, select Go to quick list.
  • Page 68: Fm Radio

    › Add music information to the wish list Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The FM radio scans and saves available stations From the list of music recognition results or similar automatically. music files, select Add to Wish list to store the music The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be file to the wish list.
  • Page 69 › Record a song from the FM radio Number Function Plug the supplied headset into the device. Set the FM radio to automatically retune frequencies for stations when the FM radio. In Menu mode, select current signal is weak. Select to turn on the FM radio.
  • Page 70: Save Radio Stations Automatically

    › › Save radio stations automatically Customise FM radio settings FM radio. Plug the supplied headset into the device. In Menu mode, select FM radio. Settings. In Menu mode, select Select → Scan. Select Adjust the following settings to customise your FM →...
  • Page 71: Games And More

    › Games and more Play games or launch applications Games. In Menu mode, select Learn to use games and applications powered by award- winning Java technology. Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of •...
  • Page 72: Personal Information

    Personal information You can also create a contact from the dialling screen. Keypad and enter a phone In Menu mode, select number. Contacts Select Add to Contacts Create contact. → Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or Enter contact information.
  • Page 73 › Create your namecard Once you find a contact, you can: • Send a text or multimedia message by selecting Contacts In Menu mode, select → → • Make a call by pressing [ profile. • Edit. Edit the contact information by selecting Enter your own personal details.
  • Page 74: Calendar

    › Calendar Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can manage multiple Learn to create and manage daily or monthly events, and contacts and send messages or email to an entire group. set alarms to remind yourself of important events. Start by creating a group.
  • Page 75: Task

    › Stop an event alarm To view events of a specific date, If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the alarm will Calendar. In Menu mode, select sound at the specified time. To stop the alarm, tap and Select a date on the calendar.
  • Page 76: Memo

    › Memo View tasks Task. In Menu mode, select Learn to record important information to save and view at a later date. List by and select a category to sort Select → the tasks. › Create a memo Select a task to view its details. Memo.
  • Page 77: Voice Recorder

    › Voice recorder View memos Memo. In Menu mode, select Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. You can set voice memos as call or alarm ringtones. Select a memo to view its details. › To view all details of memos from the memo list, select Record a voice memo Maximise.
  • Page 78: Play A Voice Memo

    › Play a voice memo Number Function Voice rec. In Menu mode, select Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. In a playlist, select a voice memo to play. Control playback with the following keys: Pause playback; Select to resume playback.
  • Page 79: Web

    In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity → → Network Connections Yes. → → Create. Select Internet Customise the network settings. "Set up an MMS profile" (p. 42) ► Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. In Menu mode, select Internet Internet →...
  • Page 80 Navigate web pages with the following keys: Number Function Refresh the current web page. End the internet connection. Open a web page in a new window or switch between the currently opened windows. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and RSS feeds and recent internet history.
  • Page 81: Customise Browser Settings

    › › Bookmark your favourite web pages Customise browser settings You can bookmark web pages you frequently visit for quick Internet Internet In Menu mode, select → → access. While navigating the web, select to bookmark settings. the current web page. Adjust the following settings to customise your web If you know the web address of the web page, you can browser:...
  • Page 82 Option Function Option Function Set the web browser to Clear the cache; The cache is a automatically update subscribed temporary memory location that Clear cache RSS feeds at regular intervals. saves information from recently RSS update Activating the auto update accessed web pages.
  • Page 83: Samsung Apps

    Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social Add an RSS feed address networking, widgets, health related applications and more, Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice in In Menu mode, select Internet RSS feeds.
  • Page 84: Synchronise

    Synchronise • To use Samsung Apps, your device must be connected to the internet using a cellular Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks and connection or Wi-Fi. memos with the web server you have specified. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the internet and downloading applications.
  • Page 85: Community Websites

    Community websites Option Function Use Facebook and Twitter services. Enter the web address of the Sync server server to be synchronised. In Menu mode, select Facebook or Twitter. Enter your username and password and sign in. Select a connection profile to use Network profile for synchronisation.
  • Page 86: Connectivity

    Connectivity • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data Bluetooth with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
  • Page 87: Find And Pair With Other Bluetooth

    › Find and pair with other Bluetooth- To allow other devices to locate your device, select Settings My phone's visibility Always → → → enabled devices Save. → Settings Connectivity In Menu mode, select → → If you selected Custom, enter duration that your Bluetooth Search.
  • Page 88: Wireless Feature

    Select a paired device and use the following options: Select an option for sending via Bluetooth. → • To browse files on the paired device, select Browse files. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. • To view the service list of the paired device, select ›...
  • Page 89: Wi-Fi

    › Print data using the Bluetooth wireless Select Settings Remote SIM mode. → → feature To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. Select a file or item, such as a message, calendar event, tasks or image, from an appropriate application or My You must authorise the Bluetooth hands-free car kit.
  • Page 90: Activate The Wlan Feature

    › › Activate the WLAN feature Customise the connection profile In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity Wi-Fi. → → Settings Connectivity In Menu mode, select → → You can also open the shortcuts panel and select Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi. An active WLAN running in the background will Select the discovered WLAN AP.
  • Page 91 › Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Option Function Protected Setup (WPS) IP address type Customise IP and DNS addresses. Settings Connectivity In Menu mode, select → → Wi-Fi. Proxy address Enter the address and port and port number of the proxy server. WPS PBC or WPS PIN depending on the AP Select device type.
  • Page 92: Gps

    Select OK to confirm. Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this Your device is equipped with a global positioning system area with your hands or other objects while using (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate the GPS feature and the GPS functions.
  • Page 93: Pc Connections

    PC, you can synchronise files with Windows Media Player, transfer data to and from your Select Yes to confirm. device directly, use the Samsung Kies program, and use your device as a wireless modem for a PC. Select Profiles a connection profile Set.
  • Page 94 › Connect with Samsung Kies Synchronise with Windows Media Player Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. (www.samsungmobile.com). In Menu mode, select...
  • Page 95: Connect As A Mass Storage Device

    Select and drag the music files you want to the sync Using an optional PC data cable, connect the list. multifunction jack on your device to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on Start synchronisation. the PC. ›...
  • Page 96 › Use your device as a wireless modem You can use your device as a modem for a PC to access the internet via your mobile network service. Settings Connectivity In Menu mode, select → → Internet sharing → → Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.
  • Page 97: Tools

    Tools › Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Stop to stop the alarm. Tap and hold Clock • Tap and hold Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can ›...
  • Page 98: Create A World Clock

    › › Create a world clock Use the count-down timer Clock Clock In Menu mode, select In Menu mode, select → → Add. Select Set the length of time to count down. Start to begin the countdown. Enter the few letters of a city name. Select To select a city in the world map view, select Map You can now use other functions with the timer...
  • Page 99: Calculator

    Calculator My accounts Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on Learn to manage your web accounts to use online data your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. sync or community services. You can create a new account and change the interval for automatic synchronisation. Calculator.
  • Page 100: My Files

    Samsung account is a user account to access Samsung's smartphone services, such as Samsung Themes Apps and Samsung Dive. You can sign up Samsung doc, docx, pdf, ppt, pptx, txt, xls, xlsx, htm, account easily in My accounts. Others...
  • Page 101 • • Some file formats are not supported depending Sounds, you can play all ringtones, music files, on the software of the phone. and sound clips you have recorded, including voice memos and FM radio clips. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an •...
  • Page 102 › • Print an image To sort files as desired, select List by. • Send via Bluetooth. To send a file via Bluetooth, select You can print your jpg images with a USB connection • Bluetooth To set Bluetooth visibility for files, select or the Bluetooth wireless feature.
  • Page 103: Edit An Image

    › Set a sound clip as your ringtone Print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature You can set any music or sound clips in the sound folder as ringtones for incoming calls, message or alarm tones. My files Images In Menu mode, select an image.
  • Page 104 Select Adjust an adjustment option (brightness and Save the edited image with a new file name. → contrast or colour). Transform an image To adjust the image automatically, select Auto level. Open an image to edit. Adjust the image as desired and select Apply.
  • Page 105: Smart Search

    Move or resize the visual feature or text and select Apply. Save the edited image with a new file name. Smart search Learn to search for data stored on your device. Search. In Menu mode, select Search. Enter a keyword and select Select the data you want to access.
  • Page 106: Settings

    Settings Connectivity • Bluetooth : Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over a distance. p. 85 ► Access the Settings menu • Wi-Fi : Activate the WLAN feature to connect to the internet or other network devices. p. 89 ►...
  • Page 107: Sound Profiles

    Sound profiles • Network : Access and alter the following settings to control how your device selects and connects to Select a sound profile to use or customise sound options in networks. profiles as desired. Select network : Set the network selection method to automatic or manual.
  • Page 108: Display And Light

    • Email alert type : Select how the device will alert you Backlight time : Set the length of time the device waits to incoming emails. before turning off the display's backlight. Email alert tone : Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming emails by playing General a melody.
  • Page 109: Date And Time

    • Orientation : Activate an application by rotating or Time zone : Set your home time zone. tilting the device. • Date and time : Set the current date and time manually. Change orientation: Set whether or not to rotate the •...
  • Page 110: Applications

    Applications Answering mode : Set how to answer calls— either by pressing [ ] or by pressing any key—or set the Access and alter the following settings to control your device to answer automatically after a specified period device’s applications: (available only when a headset is connected).
  • Page 111 › Messages Request delivery report : Set the network to inform you when your messages are delivered. Customise the settings for messaging features. Service centre : Enter the centre address for the text • General settings messages. Keep a copy : Set whether or not to save a copy of Save to : Select where to save new text messages.
  • Page 112 Receiving options Creation mode : Select a mode for creating multimedia messages. You can select to create messages with Download Type: Set how to download new any type of content and of any size or to receive alert multimedia messages. messages about content type or size.
  • Page 113 • Voice mail number : Enter the name and centre address Forward with files: Set whether or not to include for the voice mail. attachments when you forward a message. Get read report: Send a read-reply request along with • SOS messages : Set SOS messages in case of an your messages to be informed when your messages...
  • Page 114: Media Player

    › Calendar Send read report : Set the network to inform senders when you read messages. Customise the settings for the calendar. Load remote images : Set to load images included in • Calendars : Select a default calendar. the email body. •...
  • Page 115: Security

    Network profiles : Select a network connection profile Security preset by your service provider to use Samsung Apps or download applications from Samsung Apps. If a Access and alter the following settings to secure your connection profile is not preset, contact your service device and data: provider for detailed settings.
  • Page 116: Memory

    Memory • Mobile tracker : Activate or deactivate the mobile tracker feature which helps you locate your device when Access and alter the following settings to control your it is lost or stolen. p. 29 ► device’s memory use: • Change password : Change the device password.
  • Page 117: Reset

    Check for the firmware update and download the new which settings to reset. You must enter your device firmware on your device. To use this menu, you must have password to reset the settings. a Samsung account. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region. About phone •...
  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Code Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly When you turn on your device or while you are several times. You must enter the PUK using the device, it prompts you to enter one of supplied by your service provider.
  • Page 119: Calls Are Being Dropped

    Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the your local Samsung Service Centre. incoming phone number. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 120 • Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact's phone number. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. The device beeps and the battery icon flashes •...
  • Page 121 When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and uses the headset cable as an antenna.
  • Page 122 Bluetooth range (10 metres). files If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile Samsung Service Centre. device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error...
  • Page 123: Safety Precautions

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can electrical sockets cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 124 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage Do not use your device near a pacemaker • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if temperatures.
  • Page 125 • • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations) or near Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed fuels or chemicals, and at blasting areas. dial and redial. These features help you reduce the time needed to •...
  • Page 126 • Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. Dust can cause your device to malfunction. •...
  • Page 127 • • Your device may overheat and cause a fire. Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device •...
  • Page 128 (such as • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks. manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Protect your hearing •...
  • Page 129 RF energy. card or device. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the • Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise Samsung website. from other devices. Safety precautions...
  • Page 130: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates...
  • Page 131 Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to...

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