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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-S5530 user manual...

  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) <...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information ... 1 Safety warnings ... 1 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 6 introducing your mobile phone ... 12 Unpack ... 12 Phone layout ... 13 Keys ... 14 Display ... 15 Icons ... 16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
  • Page 5 using basic functions ... 21 Turn your phone on and off ... 21 Access menus ... 22 Switch applications ... 22 Use the smart home screen ... 23 Customise your phone ... 25 Use basic call functions ... 27 Send and view messages ... 28 Add and find contacts ...
  • Page 6 Set a countdown timer ... 63 Use the stopwatch ... 63 Create a new task ... 63 Create a text memo ... 63 Manage your calendar ... 64 Search for data ... 64 troubleshooting ... a index ... d...

  • Page 7: Safety And Usage Information

    safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.

  • Page 8: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
  • Page 9 Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your...

  • Page 10: Safety Precautions

    Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury. Turn off the phone near medical...

  • Page 11: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Protect batteries and chargers from damage • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C or above 45° C). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries. • Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.

  • Page 12: Important Usage Information

    • If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals. • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
  • Page 13 • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.

  • Page 14: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website. Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and...

  • Page 15: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
  • Page 16 “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 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

    • The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.

  • Page 19: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Confirm key Left softkey Dial key Menu key Volume key Memory card slot The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Front camera lens (for video calls) Display 4-way...

  • Page 20: Keys

    Keys Function Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display Scroll through menu options; In Idle mode, access user-defined 4-way menus (depending on your navigation service provider, pre-defined menus may differ) Select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input; In Idle mode, launch the web browser or Confirm access Menu mode (depending...

  • Page 21: Display

    Function Enter special characters or perform special functions; In Idle Special mode, press and hold [ ] for the function silent profile; Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers Volume Adjust the phone’s volume Access Menu mode; Show all Menu active applications (press and hold)

  • Page 22: Icons

    Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress SOS message feature activated Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page Call diverting activated Icon...

  • Page 23: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
  • Page 24 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus. 3.

  • Page 25: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.

  • Page 26: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). • Your phone supports only FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32 file systems for memory cards.

  • Page 27: Using Basic Functions

    using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary).

  • Page 28: Access Menus

    Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> to access Menu mode. You may need to press the Confirm key to access Menu mode depending on your region or service provider. When you are using the smart home screen, you cannot use the Confirm key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 29: Use The Smart Home Screen

    Close applications To close the current application, press [ To close an application that is running in the background, 1. Press and hold [ ] to open a list of applications. 2. Scroll to an application and press <Options> → End.
  • Page 30 Access the smart home idle items Press the Navigation key to scroll through the items on the smart home screen and press the Confirm key to select an item. The following items are available. Available items may vary depending on your service provider.

  • Page 31: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key and adjust the key tone volume. Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or unsilence your phone.
  • Page 32 Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display → Wallpaper. 2. Select a memory location (if necessary). 3. Select an image. Select a theme for the display 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display → My theme.

  • Page 33: Use Basic Call Functions

    • The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.

  • Page 34: Send And View Messages

    Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button. • To answer a call, press the headset button. • To end a call, press and hold the headset button. Send and view messages Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages.

  • Page 35: Enter Text

    Enter text Available text input modes may vary depending on your region. When entering text, you can change the text input mode: • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes. Depending on your country, you may be able to access an input mode for your specific language.

  • Page 36: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Email. 2. Press the Confirm key. 3. Select an email or a header. 4. If you selected a header, press the Confirm key to view the body of the email. Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature.

  • Page 37: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by pressing [ • edit the contact information by pressing <Options> → Edit Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1.

  • Page 38: Listen To Music

    Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Press [1] twice to switch to Recording mode. 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.
  • Page 39 Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. p. 47 • Receive via Bluetooth. • Copy to your memory card.

  • Page 40: Browse The Web

    3. Control playback using the following keys: Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume • Left: Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (press and hold) Navigation • Right: Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (press and hold) •...

  • Page 41: Use The Google Services

    Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet. 2. Press <Options> → Bookmarks. 3. Press <Add>. 4. Enter a page title and a web address (URL) and press the Confirm key. Download contents from the web 1. In Menu mode, select Downloads. 2.
  • Page 42 Connect to Maps To search the map, 1. In Menu mode, select Apps → Google → Maps. 2. Scroll through the map. 3. Zoom in or out on the location you want. To search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Apps → Google → Maps. 2.

  • Page 43: Using Advanced Functions

    using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
  • Page 44 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1.
  • Page 45 Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from the phonebook You can call numbers directly from the phonebook using stored contacts.

  • Page 46: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create your namecard, set speed dial numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create your namecard 1. In Menu mode, select Contacts. 2. Press <Options> → Settings → My namecard. 3. Enter your personal details. 4.

  • Page 47: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    4. Enter a group name and press the Confirm key. 5. To set a group ringtone, scroll to the group you created and press <Options> → Group ringtone → <Change> → a ringtone. Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages, use the instant messenger, and create message folders.
  • Page 48 Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders → MMS cards. 2. Scroll to the template you want and press <Options> → Send. Your template opens as a new multimedia message. Use the instant messenger •...

  • Page 49: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. Capture photos in Beauty shot mode 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.
  • Page 50 Capture a series of photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Press <Options> → Shooting mode → Continuous → <Back>. 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5.
  • Page 51 4. Scroll left or right to an image layout and press the Confirm key. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Confirm key or the Camera key to take photos for each segment. Capture photos with decorative frames 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera.
  • Page 52 Option Function White balance Adjust the colour balance Effects Apply a special effect Customise camera settings Before capturing a photo, press <Options> → Settings to access the following settings: Option Function Set whether to use Night shot Night mode mode Photo quality Adjust the quality of your photos Viewfinder mode...

  • Page 53: Use Advanced Music Functions

    ] to return to the Idle mode. 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung Kies and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
  • Page 54 Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC connections → Media player. 2. Press [ ] to return to the Idle mode. 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed.
  • Page 55 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player: Option Function Effects Select a sound effect Set whether to play music in the Background background when you end the playing music player Select time for player to turn off Music auto off automatically Visualisation Select a skin type...
  • Page 56 Set up your favourite radio station list 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select Apps → FM radio. 3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. 4. Select a radio station to add to the favourite list. 5.

  • Page 57: Using Tools And Applications

    using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
  • Page 58 Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Apps → Bluetooth. 2. Press the Confirm key and select a device. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.

  • Page 59: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Apps → Bluetooth. 2.

  • Page 60: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    8. Press the Confirm key to save the recipients. 9. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 10. Press <Back> → <Yes>. To send an SOS message, the keys must be locked. Press the Volume key four times. Once you send an SOS message, all phone functions will be suspended until you press Activate the mobile tracker...

  • Page 61: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select Apps → Voice recorder. 2. Press the Confirm key to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4.

  • Page 62: Apply A Blur Effect To A Specific Area Of An Image

    6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and press the Confirm key. Apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images.”...

  • Page 63: Print Images

    Crop an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images.” 2. Press the Confirm key → Crop. 3. Move the rectangle over the area you want to crop and press the Confirm key. To resize the rectangle, press <Resize>.

  • Page 64: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. Open an image. p. 31 2. Press <Options> → Print via → Bluetooth. 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer. p. 52 4. Set print options and print the image. Upload photos and videos to the Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs.

  • Page 65: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Upload a file To upload photos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Commun. → Communities. 2. Select a destination you want to post to. 3. Press <Options> → Upload to. 4.

  • Page 66: Synchronise Data

    Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Apps → Games and more. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Available games may vary, depending on your region or service provider. Game controls and options may vary. Launch applications 1.

  • Page 67: Create And View World Clocks

    Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock. 2. Press the Confirm key. 3.

  • Page 68: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Alarms. 2. Press <Create>. 3. Set the details of the alarm. 4. Press <Save>. Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, •...

  • Page 69: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Apps → Timer. 2. Enter time to count down. 3. Press <Start> to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, press <OK> to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch 1. In Menu mode, select Apps → Stopwatch. 2.

  • Page 70: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by week → <Options> → View by month. Create events 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2.
  • Page 71 Search on the web 1. In Menu mode, select Apps → Smart search. 2. Scroll left or right to Internet. 3. Enter a letter or a word of the data to search on the web. 4. Select a search option between Bing and Google.

  • Page 72: 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 using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is enabled,...
  • Page 73 The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correctly. Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.
  • Page 74 The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled.

  • Page 75: Index

    index alarms creating, 62 deactivating, 62 stopping, 62 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 19 Bluetooth activating, 51 receiving data, 52 remote SIM mode, 53 sending data, 52 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 37 answering additional calls, 38...
  • Page 76 convertor see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer FM radio listening to, 32 recording songs, 49 storing stations, 49 Google services headset images adjusting, 56 applying effects, 55 cropping, 57 inserting visual features, 57 printing, 57 transforming, 56 instant messenger see messages, sending instant...
  • Page 77 43 basic capturing, 31 editing, 55 viewing, 31 radio see FM radio ringtone Samsung Kies shortcuts silent profile SIM card SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch synchronisation creating a profile, 60 starting, 60...
  • Page 78 volume call volume, 27 key tone volume, 25 wallpaper web browser adding bookmarks, 35 launching homepage, 34 Windows Media Player world clock creating, 61 setting dual display, 61...
  • Page 79 (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 phone.
  • Page 80 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.:GH68-28176A www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 07/2010. Rev. 1.4...

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