Samsung GT-S5230N User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-S5230N user manual...
  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and Caution—situations that could cause features of your mobile phone.
  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this 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 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 6 introducing your mobile phone ..... 12 Unpack ............. 12 Phone layout ..........13 Keys ............14 Display ............14 Icons ............15 assembling and preparing your mobile phone .........
  • Page 5 using basic functions ......21 Use advanced messaging functions ..41 Turn your phone on and off ....... 21 Use advanced camera functions ....42 Use the touch screen ........ 22 Use advanced music functions ....46 Access menus .......... 23 using tools and applications ....
  • Page 6 Get information or make purchases with the Near Field Communications (NFC) feature ............61 Create and view world clocks ....63 Set and use alarms ........64 Use the calculator ........64 Convert currencies or measurements ..64 Set a countdown timer ......65 Use the stopwatch ........
  • Page 7: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
  • Page 8: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
  • Page 9 Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung phone whenever directed by warning signs or service centre to replace the screen. Damage instructions.
  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a wireless functions when directed by airline mobile phone in a certain area. personnel. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.
  • Page 11: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Protect batteries and chargers from Handle your phone carefully and damage sensibly • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot • Do not disassemble your device due to a risk of temperatures (below 0 °C or above 45 °C). electric shock.
  • Page 12: Important Usage Information

    • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog Important usage information moving parts and prevent proper operation. • If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid Use your phone in the normal position using it close to the eyes of children or animals. Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
  • Page 13 Ensure access to emergency services • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. Emergency calls from your phone may not be • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an Handle SIM cards or memory cards with alternate method of contacting emergency services care...
  • Page 14: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the separate these items from other types of waste and Samsung mobile phone website. recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 15: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Correct disposal of batteries in this Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local product government office, for details of where and how they (Applicable in the European Union and can take these items for environmentally safe other European countries with separate recycling.
  • Page 16 Without limiting the CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN applicable content owner or service provider, you CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post,...
  • Page 17 Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control.
  • Page 18: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone. • Accessories other than the supplied ones...
  • Page 19: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Mirror Earpiece Battery cover Volume key Hold key Multifunction jack Touch screen Internal Camera key antenna Back key Power/Menu...
  • Page 20: Keys

    Keys Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In Function Camera Camera mode, take a photo or Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, record a video Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Display In Menu mode, return to the previous Back Your phone’s display consists of the following areas: level...
  • Page 21: Icons

    Icons Icon Definition Call diverting activated Learn about the icons that appear on your display. New text message (SMS) Icon Definition Signal strength New multimedia message (MMS) GPRS network connected New email message Transferring data via GPRS network New voice mail message EDGE network connected Synchronised with PC Transferring data via EDGE network...
  • Page 22 Icon Definition Memory card inserted Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time 1. This icon may be unavailable depending on your service provider.
  • Page 23: 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 24 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.
  • Page 25: 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 26: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing down. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).
  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 Calibrate the screen 4. Select a ringtone 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. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) settings →...
  • Page 32: Lock Your Phone

    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 speed dial number to dial or select an damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 33: 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 34: 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. 29 •...
  • Page 35: Enter Text

    6. Select Tap to add text. You can use a wide keyboard when you rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view 7. Enter your email text and select Done. while entering text. 8. Select Add files and attach a file (if necessary). Enter text using the virtual keypad 9.
  • Page 36 Enter text using the handwriting box1 Mode Function 1. Change the text input method to Writing box 1. 1. Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word. 2. Write each character in the writing area at the 2. When the word displays correctly, select bottom of the screen.
  • Page 37: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email 3. Select Phone or SIM. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email 4. Enter contact information. inbox. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory. 2. Select an account. Find a contact 3. Select Download. 1.
  • Page 38: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions • To set the brightness, select • To zoom in or out, press [ / ]. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. videos. The photo is saved automatically. When you turn on the camera, the display may After capturing photos, select to view photos.
  • Page 39: Listen To Music

    Capture videos View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on video clips → a video file. the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape Listen to music view.
  • Page 40 Skip backward; Scan backward in a file card: (tap and hold) • Download from the wireless web. p. 35 Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung hold) PC Studio. p. 46...
  • Page 41: Browse The Web

    Browse web pages Icon Function 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to Select an equaliser type launch your service provider’s homepage. Change the repeat mode 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Activate Shuffle mode Icon Function Browse the web Move backward or forward on a web page...
  • Page 42 Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Select Add. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Select Save.
  • Page 43: 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. Learn how to perform advanced operations and use When you have one missed call, select the call from additional features of your mobile phone.
  • Page 44: Answer A Second Call

    Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select If your network supports this function, you can Retrieve to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
  • Page 45: Call An International Number

    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 46: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Use advanced phonebook functions 3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. Learn to create your namecard, set favourite The contact is saved to the favourite number list. numbers, and create groups of contacts. • You can call this contact by touching and Create your namecard holding the assigned number in the dialling screen.
  • Page 47: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Use advanced messaging functions 3. Select Create group. 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group Learn to create and use templates to create new ringtone, and vibration type. messages and create message folders. 5. Select Save. Create a text template 6.
  • Page 48: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Create a folder to manage messages 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders. template. p. 28 2. Select Create folder. 4. Select Save. 3.
  • Page 49 → a scene → Capture a series of photos 3. Select 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 5. Press the Camera key to take a photo. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape Capture photos in Smile shot mode view.
  • Page 50 Capture photos with decorative frames 5. Press the Camera key to take the first photo. 6. Slowly move the phone to the direction you 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on want. When you align the small white frame with the camera.
  • Page 51 Option Function Setting Function Exposure Set the camera to switch to the Select a type of exposure metre Review review screen after capturing metering photos Image quality Set the quality of your photos Select a sound to accompany the Shutter sound shutter action Before capturing a video, select to access the...
  • Page 52: Use Advanced Music Functions

    3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 5. Open the folder to view files. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. PC to the phone.
  • Page 53 Synchronise your phone with Windows 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. Media Player 8. Start synchronisation. 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone Create a playlist settings → PC connections → Media player → 1.
  • Page 54 8. Select Add → Tracks. Store radio stations automatically 9. Select the files you want to include and select 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s Add. multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM Customise your music player settings radio.
  • Page 55 Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Find music. 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3.
  • Page 56: 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 The steps you must follow to use this feature may differ depending on your service provider. Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature and additional applications.
  • Page 57 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 58: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Use Remote SIM mode Activate and send an SOS message In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls When you have an emergency, you can send an only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit SOS message asking for help. via the SIM card on your phone.
  • Page 59: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    8. Select the Repeat drop-down menu and set the 3. Select On to turn on the mobile tracker. number of times to repeat the SOS message. 4. Select the recipient field to open the recipient list. 9. Select Save → Yes. 5.
  • Page 60: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Activate the fake call feature Make a fake call 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to make a fake call. settings → Call → Fake call. To change the delay time before fake calls, in Menu mode, select Settings →...
  • Page 61: Edit Images

    Play a voice memo Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. Voice clips. 2. Select a file. 2.
  • Page 62: Adjust An Image

    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 63: Print Images

    Insert a visual feature 3. Scroll left or right to a colour and write a memo on the screen and select Done. 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. of “Apply effects to images.”...
  • Page 64: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    Set your favourite destination list To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. In Menu mode, select Communities. 1. Open an image. p. 32 2. Select Yes to set your favourite destination list (if 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth. necessary).
  • Page 65: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Upload a file Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games To upload photos and videos, you must have and more → More games. accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. Your phone connects to the website preset by 1.
  • Page 66: Synchronise Data

    Launch applications 3. When you are finished, select Save. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games Start synchronisation and more. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → 2. Select More to access a list of various options Synchronise. and settings for your application. 2.
  • Page 67: Get Information Or Make Purchases With The Near Field Communications (Nfc) Feature

    Get information or make purchases 3. Select the URL input field. 4. Enter the address of an RSS feed and select with the Near Field Communications Done. (NFC) feature 5. Select OK. Your phone allows you to read NFC tags that contains information about selected products, such Read RSS feeds as web addresses, email addresses, or service call...
  • Page 68 To view the information at a later time, To make a purchase with the NFC feature, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → NFC. 1. Place the bottom rear of your phone near a NFC card reader. 2. Select Service tag to view the information. 2.
  • Page 69: Create And View World Clocks

    Create and view world clocks 5. Select OK to save your world clock. The world clock is set as the second clock. Learn to view the time in another region and set 6. Select Add to add more world clocks (step 3). world clocks to appear on your display.
  • Page 70: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Deactivate an alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. Learn to set and control alarms for important events. 2. Select Off under the alarm you want to Set a new alarm deactivate. 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. Use the calculator 2.
  • Page 71: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer Create new tasks 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task. 2. Set the length of time to count down. 2. Select Create task. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 3.
  • Page 72: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar View events To view events of a specific date, Learn to change the calendar view and create events. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. Change the calendar view 3.
  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 74 You enter a number, but the call is not dialled. Message Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key: [ result of entering your PIN incorrectly •...
  • Page 75 • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly The battery does not charge properly or connected. sometimes the phone turns itself off. The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth Your battery is low.
  • Page 76: Index

    index alarms calculator multiparty, 38 creating, 64 see tools, calculator placing on hold, 38 deactivating, 64 recently dialled, 37 calendar stopping, 64 rejecting, 39 see tools, calendar retrieving held calls, 38 battery calls viewing missed, 37 charging, 19 advanced functions, 37 installing, 17 answering additional calls, 38 clock...
  • Page 77 creating groups, 40 cropping, 56 messages sending email, 28 finding, 31 inserting visual features, 57 sending multimedia, 28 using photo contacts, 41 printing, 57 sending text, 28 transforming, 56 converter viewing email, 31 see tools, convertor internet viewing multimedia, 30 see web browser viewing text, 30 countdown timer...
  • Page 78 silent profile messages, 28 mobile payment, 62 SIM card timer offline profile see tools, countdown timer smart unlock phone lock tools SOS message alarm, 64 photo contacts stopwatch calculator, 64 see tools, stopwatch photos calendar, 66 advanced capturing, 42 synchronisation convertor, 64 basic capturing, 32 creating a profile, 60...
  • Page 79 voice memos playing, 55 recording, 54 volume call volume, 27 key tone volume, 24 wallpaper web browser adding bookmarks, 36 launching homepage, 35 widgets Windows Media Player world clock creating, 63 setting dual display, 63 viewing, 63...
  • Page 80 (name and signature of authorised person) RADIO EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the EN 302 291-2 V1.1.1 (07-2005) phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.
  • Page 81 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-28421A English (EU). 12/2010. Rev. 1.1 www.samsungmobile.com...

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