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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-S5550 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 ... 23 Turn your phone on and off ... 23 Access menus ... 24 Use the shortcut toolbar ... 24 Switch applications ... 25 Customise your phone ... 25 Use basic call functions ... 28 Send and view messages ... 29 Add and find contacts ...
  • Page 6 Create and view world clocks ... 67 Set and use alarms ... 68 Use the calculator ... 69 Convert currencies or measurements ... 69 Set a countdown timer ... 70 Use the stopwatch ... 70 Create new tasks ... 70 Create new memos ...

  • 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: Turn Off The Phone In Potentially Explosive Environments

    Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand 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/32° F or above 45° C/ 113° F). 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

    Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.

  • Page 13: Handle Sim Cards And Memory Cards With Care

    • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards and 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 Volume key Left softkey Dial key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Front camera lens for video calls Flash Display Multifunction...

  • 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 menus 4-way (depending on your service navigation provider, pre-defined menus may differ) Select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input; In Idle mode, Confirm access Menu mode (depending on your service provider or region, the...

  • Page 21: Display

    Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video; If Camera you change the key function, open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application Display Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Icon line...

  • 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 Icon Definition Connecting to secured web page...
  • Page 23 Icon Definition New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26: 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 27: 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 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone.

  • Page 28: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    5. Lock the memory card cover. 6. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, remove the battery cover and battery, unlock and lift the memory card cover, and remove the memory card. Attach a hand strap (optional) 1.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Access Menus

    To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1.

  • Page 31: Switch Applications

    3. Select your favourite menus. Press <Options> → Open to select submenus (if necessary). 4. Press <Save> or press <Options> → Save. To deactivate the shortcut toolbar, in Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Home screen → Shortcuts toolbar → Off. Switch applications Learn to switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you are using.

  • Page 32: Change Your Ringtone

    Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or unsilence your phone. Change your ringtone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles. 2. Scroll to the profile you are using. If you are using the silent or offline profile, you are not allowed to change the ringtone.
  • Page 33 Select a theme for the display To select a theme, 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → My theme. 2. Scroll to a theme and press the Confirm key. 3. Scroll left or right to preview the theme. 4.

  • Page 34: Lock Your Phone

    • 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 35: Send And View Messages

    Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, press the Confirm key → <Yes> to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, press the Confirm key again. In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature.

  • Page 36: Send An Email

    Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Enter your email text. 3. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia and attach a file (if necessary). 4. Scroll up and enter a subject. 5. Scroll up and enter an email address. 6.

  • Page 37: Add And Find Contacts

    View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. While viewing a message, press <Options> → Save to and select an event type to save the message text in Calendar or Memo. View an email 1.

  • Page 38: Find A Contact

    Find a contact 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find. 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by pressing [ •...

  • Page 39: Capture Videos

    View photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. To view photos in full screen view, press the Confirm key. Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera.

  • Page 40: Listen To Music

    Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. 3.

  • Page 41: Listen To Music Files

    Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. Browse the web • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 48 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 53 •...

  • Page 42: Browse Web Pages

    Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Confirm Select an item <Back> Return to the previous page <Options>...

  • Page 43: Connect To Google Maps

    Connect to Google Maps To search the map, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → 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 Applications → Google →...

  • Page 44: 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 45 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 46: Call An International Number

    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 47: 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 Phonebook. 2. Press <Options> → My namecard. 3. Enter your personal details. 4. Press <Options> → Save. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

  • Page 48: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    5. Enter a group name and press <Save>. 6. To set the caller ID image, press <Options> → Group settings → Group ID → an image category → an image → <Select>. 7. To set a group ringtone, select Ringtone → a ringtone category →...

  • Page 49: Create A Message From A Multimedia Template

    Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 2. Scroll to the template you want and press <Options> → Send. Your template opens as a new multimedia message. Create a folder to manage messages 1.

  • Page 50: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. Capture photos in Smile 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 51: Capture Divided Photos

    4. Select the number of photos. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take the first photo. 7. Slowly move the phone to the right. The phone captures the next photo automatically. 8. Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo. Capture divided photos 1.

  • Page 52: Customise Camera Settings

    Use camera options Before capturing a photo, press < following options: Option Function Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Scene Select the preset scene Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance Effects Apply a special effect Adjust the sensitivity of camera imaging sensor Exposure...
  • Page 53 Option Function Photo quality Adjust the quality of your photos Contrast/ Adjust contrast, saturation, Saturation/ sharpness Sharpness Viewfinder mode Change the preview screen Set the camera to switch to the Review review screen after capturing photos Select a sound to accompany the Shutter sound shutter action Select a memory location to store...

  • Page 54: Use Advanced Music Functions

    3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.

  • Page 55: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player

    Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC connections → Media player → <Save>. 2. Press [ ] to return to 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 56: Store Radio Stations Automatically

    3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player: Option Function Set whether to play music in the Background background when you end the playing music player Sound Select the default equaliser type effects Visualisation Select a skin type 4. Press <Save>. Store radio stations automatically 1.

  • Page 57: Find Information Of Music

    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 player → Find music. 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3.

  • Page 58: 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 59: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search for new devices. 2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.

  • Page 60: Use Remote Sim Mode

    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 Applications → Bluetooth.

  • Page 61: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press <Options> → Save to save the recipients. 8. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 9. Press <Save> → <Yes>. To send an SOS message, the phone must be closed and the keys locked.

  • Page 62: Make Fake Calls

    Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice. Record a voice 1.

  • Page 63: 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 Applications → Voice recorder. 2. Press the Confirm key to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4.

  • Page 64: Adjust An Image

    3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option → <Done>. 5. When you are finished, press the Confirm key. 6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and press the Confirm key.

  • Page 65: Insert A Visual Feature

    Transform an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-3 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Press <Options> → Transform →Resize, Rotate, or Flip. 3. Rotate or flip the image as desired and press <Done>. To resize, select a size and press <Done>. 4.

  • Page 66: Print Images

    Print images Learn to print your images with an optional PC data cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature. To print an image using an optional PC data cable, 1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible printer. Open an image.

  • Page 67: Split Videos

    5. To insert a transition effect between image or video clips, press <Options> → Insert → Transition → an effect. You can apply a special effect to image or video clips by pressing <Options> → Effects → an effect. 6. When you are finished, press <Options> → Export.

  • Page 68: Move Or Copy Components In A Video

    5. Insert an image or video as desired between the clips. 6. Save the edited video with a new file name. Refer to steps 6-8 in “Make a new video.” Insert text Inserting text to a video may be unavailable depending on your service provider.

  • Page 69: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    3. If you choose to add an image, select the duration for which the image will appear. 4. To add a new audio track, scroll down to Additional audio track and press <Options> → Import sound → a sound category → a sound →...

  • Page 70: Upload A File

    4. Select the destinations you want to add and press <Save>. If you pressed <Options> → Update lists, new destination sites are added to the list automatically. To edit the favourite destination list, from the Communities screen, press <Options> → Settings →...

  • Page 71: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Option Function Set your phone to upload files to Upload a destination automatically at the reservation scheduled time Account Check your login status manager Communities Change the connection profile profiles Disclaimer View the disclaimer information Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology.

  • Page 72: Synchronise Data

    Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → an application. 2. Press <Options> to access a list of various options and settings for your application. Synchronise data Learn to synchronise the contacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos with the web server you have specified.

  • Page 73: Search For Data In Your Phone

    3. Enter the address of an RSS feed and press <OK>. 4. To add more feeds, repeat steps 2-3 above. Read RSS feeds 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → RSS reader. 2. Press <Options> → Update → Selected, Multiple, or All to get the latest contents. 3.

  • Page 74: Add A World Clock To Your Display

    3. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 4. To set daylight saving time, scroll down and press the Confirm key. 5. Press <Save> to save your world clock. The world clock is set as the second clock. 6. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-5 above.

  • Page 75: Use The Calculator

    3. Set alarm details. 4. Press <Options> → Save. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off. Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, •...

  • Page 76: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2. Press <Set>. 3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press <OK>. 4. Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, press <OK> to stop the alert.

  • Page 77: 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 → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2.

  • Page 78: 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 79 The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed correctly. Your phone displays “No service” or “Network unavailable.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.
  • Page 80 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 81: Index

    index alarms creating, 68 deactivating, 69 stopping, 69 battery charging, 20 installing, 18 low battery indicator, 20 Bluetooth activating, 52 receiving data, 53 remote SIM mode, 54 sending data, 53 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 38 answering additional calls, 39...
  • Page 82 conference calls see calls, multiparty contacts adding, 31 creating groups, 41 finding, 32 convertor see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer FM radio listening to, 34 storing stations, 50 Google services headset images adjusting, 58 applying blur, 58 applying effects, 57 cropping, 59 inserting visual features, 59...
  • Page 83 44 capturing, 32 printing, 60 viewing, 33 radio see FM radio ringtone RSS reader see tools, RSS reader Samsung PC Studio shortcut keys see shortcuts shortcuts silent profile SIM card Smart search SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch...
  • Page 84 theme timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 68 calculator, 69 calendar, 71 convertor, 69 countdown timer, 70 mobile blog, 63 RSS reader, 66 stopwatch, 70 task, 70 video editor, 60 videos capturing, 33 editing, 60 viewing, 33 voice memos playing, 57 recording, 57 volume...

  • Page 85: Declaration Of Conformity (R&Tte)

    (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 86 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 World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-26874A English (EU). 10/2010. Rev. 1.2 http://www.samsungmobile.com...

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