Samsung GT-S3500 User Manual

Samsung gt-s3500: user guide
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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.:GH68-24240A
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (EU). 07/2009. Rev. 1.1

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  • Page 1 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.:GH68-24240A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 07/2009. Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 2: User Manual

    GT-S3500i user manual...
  • Page 3: 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 4: 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) Angled brackets—softkeys that control...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 5 Important usage information ... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ... 13 Phone layout ... 14 Keys ... 15 Display ... 16 Icons ... 16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ...
  • Page 6 Use shortcut menus from the Shortcuts toolbar ... 23 Customise your phone ... 24 Use basic call functions ... 26 Send and view messages ... 27 Add and find contacts ... 29 Use basic camera functions ... 30 Listen to music ... 31 Browse the web ...
  • 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: 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 • 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: 4-way navigation key Volume key Left softkey Dial key Alphanumeric keys Special function keys The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Earpiece Display Multifunction jack...
  • Page 20: Keys

    Keys Function Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display In Idle mode, access user-defined menus (depending on your service provider, pre-defined menus may 4-way differ); In Idle mode, scroll through navigation menus on the shortcuts toolbar (left/ right);...
  • Page 21: Display

    Function Volume Adjust the phone’s volume In Idle mode, turn on the camera Camera (press and hold); In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video Display Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and...
  • Page 22 Icon Definition Call diverting active Roaming (outside of normal service area) In Home Zone service area New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Music playback in progress Music playback paused Music playback stopped Memory card inserted FM radio on FM radio suspended Normal profile activated...
  • Page 23: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
  • Page 24 2. Insert the SIM card. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.
  • 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 and plug the small end of the travel adapter. With the triangle facing up Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone.
  • 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 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone.
  • Page 27: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen.
  • Page 28: 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 29: Customise Your Phone

    4. Press <Options> → Open to select submenus (if necessary). 5. Press <Save>, or press <Options> → Save. 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 up or down to adjust the key tone volume.
  • Page 30 Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Home screen. 2. Scroll left or right to Image. 3. Select Wallpaper. 4. Select an image category → an image. 5. Press <Save>. Select a theme for the display To create a theme, 1.
  • Page 31: Use Basic Call Functions

    Lock your phone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Phone lock → On. 2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>. 3. Enter the new password again and press <OK>. Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions.
  • Page 32: Send And View Messages

    Record a conversation This feature may not be available depending on your region or service provider. 1. During a call, press <Options> → Menu → Applications → Voice recorder. 2. Press the Confirm key to start recording. 3. Press the navigation key down to stop recording. Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:...
  • Page 33: Send An Email

    Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Enter an email address and scroll down. 3. Enter a subject and scroll down. 4. Enter your email text. 5. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia and attach a file (if necessary).
  • Page 34: Add And Find Contacts

    Mode Function Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to Symbol select a symbol. View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email inbox.
  • Page 35: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: • call the contact by pressing [ • edit the contact information by pressing the Confirm key Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos.
  • Page 36: Listen To Music

    4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 5. Press the Confirm key or the Camera key to start recording. 6. Press < >, the Confirm key, or the Camera key to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. 7.
  • Page 37 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 PC Studio. p. 39 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 43 • Copy to your memory card.
  • Page 38: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. Browser and Home may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. 2.
  • Page 39: 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 40 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 41: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ 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.
  • Page 42: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    4. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to assign to the number. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. You can now call this contact from Idle mode by pressing and holding the assigned speed dial number. Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send...
  • Page 43: Create A Multimedia Template

    Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Message. 2. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p. 27 3. Press <Options> → Save in → Templates to save the template.
  • Page 44: Use Advanced Music Functions

    1. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 2. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.
  • Page 45: Create A Playlist

    Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → Playlists. 2. Press <Options> → Create playlist. 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press <Save>. 4. Select the new playlist. 5. Press <Options> → Add → Tracks. 6.
  • Page 46: Store Radio Stations Automatically

    Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. 3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. 4. Press <Options> → Self-tuning. 5. Press <Yes> to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
  • Page 47: 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 48: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    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 49: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    3. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list. 4. Press the Confirm key to open your contact list. 5. Scroll to a contact and press the Confirm key. 6. Select a number (if necessary). 7. When you are finished selecting contacts, press <Select>...
  • Page 50: Make Fake Calls

    8. When you are finished selecting contacts, press <Select> to return to the recipient list. 9. Press the Confirm key to save the recipients. 10. Scroll down and enter the sender’s name. 11. Press <Save> → <Accept>. Make fake calls You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations.
  • Page 51: 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 52: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    2. Select a destination you want to view. 3. Enter the user ID and password of the destination (if necessary). Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more →...
  • Page 53: Set And Use Alarms

    4. To set daylight saving time, scroll down and press the Confirm key. 5. Press <Save> to create your world clock. The world clock is set as the second clock. 6. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-5 above. Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display.
  • Page 54: Use The Calculator

    3. Set alarm details. You can set either the FM radio or a sound for the alarm tone. 4. Press <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 55: Convert Currencies Or Measurements

    Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields. Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2.
  • Page 56: Create A Text Memo

    Create a text memo 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 3. Enter your memo text. 4. Press the Confirm key. Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1.
  • Page 57: 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 may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Ensure that the SIM card is installed Insert SIM correctly.
  • Page 58 Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Not done.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
  • Page 59 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 60 index alarms creating, 48 deactivating, 49 stopping, 49 battery charging, 20 installing, 18 low battery indicator, 20 Bluetooth activating, 42 receiving data, 43 sending data, 43 Bluetooth messenger browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 34 answering additional calls, 35...
  • Page 61 29 mobile tracker multimedia see messages music finding music player creating playlists, 40 customising, 40 listening to music, 32 namecards offline profile phone lock photos capturing, 30 viewing, 30 radio see FM radio ringtone Samsung PC Studio shortcut keys...
  • Page 62 see shortcuts shortcuts silent profile SIM card SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch task see tools, task templates inserting, 38 multimedia, 38 text, 37 text creating memos, 51 entering, 28 messages, 27 theme timer see tools, countdown timer tools alarm, 48 calculator, 49 calendar, 51 convertor, 50...
  • Page 64 (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.

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