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  • Page 1 GT-S5250 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

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

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Warning—situations that could cause injury to these materials for commercial or other purposes is an yourself or others infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. Caution—situations that could cause damage to •...
  • Page 4 ] (represents the End key) retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
  • Page 5 • ® Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. • ® Wi-Fi , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Assembling ..........Access menus ............ 22 Launch and manage applications ....24 Unpack ..............9 Use widgets ............24 Install the SIM card and battery ...... 9 Customise your device ........25 Charge the battery ........... 11 Enter text ............29 Insert a memory card (optional) ....
  • Page 7 Entertainment ........Web ............Camera ..............49 Internet ............... 73 Video player ............57 Samsung Apps ..........77 Music ..............59 Synchronise ............78 FM radio .............. 62 Community websites ........79 Games ..............65 YouTube .............. 79 Personal information ......
  • Page 8 Tools ............Date and time ..........101 Menu and widgets ......... 101 Clock ..............90 Applications ............ 102 Calculator ............92 Security ............107 My accounts ............92 Memory ............108 My files ..............93 Reset ..............109 Search ..............97 About phone ...........

  • Page 9: Assembling

    Travel adapter (charger) be compatible with your device. • User manual Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or Install the SIM card and battery illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive warranty.
  • Page 10 To install the SIM card and battery, Insert the SIM card. ] and select Yes If the device is on, press and hold [ to turn it off. Remove the back cover. • Place the SIM card into the device with the gold- coloured contacts facing up.

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries Replace the back cover.

  • Page 12: Charge With The Travel Adapter

    • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet.

  • Page 13: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

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

  • Page 14: Remove The Memory Card

    › Remove the memory card Remove the back cover. Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts Ensure that the device is not currently using the facing up. memory card. Remove the back cover. Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the device.

  • Page 15: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

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

  • Page 16: Getting Started

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

  • Page 17: Get To Know Your Device

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

  • Page 18: Idle Screen

    › Keys Function Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera; Camera In Camera mode, take a photo or Turn the device on or off (press Power/ record a video. and hold); Lock or unlock the Lock touch screen and keys. ›...
  • Page 19 › Indicator icons Icon Definition Icons shown on the display may vary depending on Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset your region or service provider. connected Icon Definition Voice call in progress No signal SOS message feature activated Signal strength Call diverting activated Flight mode activated Synchronising with PC...

  • Page 20: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Icon Definition Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or Alarm activated perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch Roaming (outside of normal service area) screen. • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use Normal profile activated sharp tools.
  • Page 21 • • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the Flick: Flick the screen quickly to activate an application. screen protection film before using your device. • Area zoom: Place two fingers on the screen and pull • Your touch screen has a layer that detects small them apart to zoom in or squeeze them together to electrical charges emitted by the human body.

  • Page 22: Lock Or Unlock The Touch Screen And Keys

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

  • Page 23: Organise Applications In Menu Mode

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

  • Page 24: Launch And Manage Applications

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

  • Page 25: Customise Your Device

    › › Open the widget toolbar Manage web-based widgets To open the widget toolbar and access widgets, You can select a widget profile to connect to web services and view downloaded widgets. Widget at the top left of the screen In Idle mode, select In Menu mode, select Settings Menu and widgets...
  • Page 26 Adjust the key tone volume by pressing the Volume Select to add new panels to the idle screen. key or dragging the slider. You can have up to 10 panels. › Switch to the silent profile Select to remove a panel from the idle screen. In Menu mode, select Keypad, and then tap and hold Rotate the device clockwise to portrait view.

  • Page 27: Lock Your Device

    Select → Done. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default Done. Enter the new password again and select images or wallpapers provided on your device. The first time you access a menu that requires a ›...

  • Page 28: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    SIM card. recover your device. Settings Security. In Menu mode, select → To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for controlling the device from the web remotely. PIN lock. Select Settings Security. Done.

  • Page 29: Enter Text

    Enter your email address and password for your Samsung account and select Sign in. You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual To create a Samsung account, select Sign up now. keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen. Select Recipients to open the recipient list.
  • Page 30 Enter text using different input methods Number Function Change the text input method. Insert a space; Insert a period and space (double-tap). Change the text input mode. Clear your input. Select the appropriate virtual keys or write on the Start a new line. screen to enter your text.
  • Page 31 Mode Function Mode Function T9 (The dot In ABC mode, select Select an appropriate virtual key to turns green). enter a number. Number Select the appropriate virtual keys You can enter numbers by to enter an entire word. tapping and holding a virtual key in ABC or T9 mode.
  • Page 32 Copy and paste text While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications. Tap and hold the text input field until appears. Select Select from the option list. Drag your finger across the text. You can also tap the word you want to highlight twice.

  • Page 33: Communication

    Communication To end the call, press [ • Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently. p. 68 ► • To quickly access the call log to redial numbers Calling Call. you dialled recently, press [ → Learn to use calling functions, such as making and Answer a call answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features.

  • Page 34: Use The Headset

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

  • Page 35: View And Dial Missed Calls

    • • To activate the speakerphone feature, select Speaker. To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or answer a second call and select Join when connected In noisy environments, you may have difficulty to the second party. Repeat to add more parties. You hearing some calls while using the speakerphone must subscribe to the multiparty call service to use this feature.
  • Page 36 Set auto rejection To activate the hot key to make fake calls, in Menu mode, select Settings Applications Call Fake call → → → → Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers Fake call hot key Save. → automatically.
  • Page 37 Use Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode Speak into the microphone. During recording, select to pause and select In FDN mode, your device will restrict outgoing calls, resume. except for the numbers stored in the SIM card. You must first set up your FDN list in the phonebook to use FDN When you are finished, select or Save.

  • Page 38: Logs

    Set call waiting Select a condition. Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an Select Activate. incoming call while you are on a previous call. Select Divert to Contacts to add a contact or to → Settings Applications Call In Menu mode, select...
  • Page 39 Scroll left or right to select a log type at the top of the Select an option you want. screen. Option Function From the call and message logs, you can make a call View time data for your calls, such or send a message directly to a contact by quickly Call duration as the duration of the last call and...

  • Page 40: Messages

    Messages • If you decide not to send a message immediately, you can save it to the draft folder for future use. Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS), • If an error occurs while you are sending a message, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.

  • Page 41: Send A Multimedia Message

    Customise the parameters for the connection profile. When you are finished, select Save. In Menu mode, select Messages Settings → → Option Function Multimedia messages Multimedia message → → Set name Enter the name for the profile. profiles. Access name Enter the access point name.

  • Page 42: View A Text Or Multimedia Message

    Select Tap to add text and enter your message text. By default, your messages are grouped by contact as a message conversation. To change the view mode, Select and attach a file. Folder view. select → You can select a file from the file list or capture a photo, Select a text or multimedia message.

  • Page 43: Use Message Templates

    › • Use message templates To sort messages as desired, select List by. → • Backup text To backup a message, select → Learn to create and use text and multimedia templates to messages. quickly and easily create new messages. •...

  • Page 44: Send An Sos Message

    › Send an SOS message Select Save. In case of an emergency, you can ask for help by sending You can now use a multimedia template to create a new an SOS message to specified recipients. multimedia message. From the MMS card list, tap and hold a template and select Send.

  • Page 45: Email

    Set up an email account Select a phone number (if necessary). When you are finished setting the recipients, select In Menu mode, select Email Others. → To set up an account for a specific email service, select Select Repeat, select the number of times to repeat the service name.

  • Page 46: Send An Email Message

    › Send an email message Option Function Enter the port number of the SMTP In Menu mode, select Email an account → → SMTP port server. Compose. You can select Account list to view other accounts. Secure Select a security protocol for the connection SMTP server.

  • Page 47: View An Email Message

    › View an email message Customise the settings for the Exchange server by following screens: In Menu mode, select Email an account. → Option Function Scroll to the inbox. Enter your email address for the Email address Download. Select → Exchange server.

  • Page 48: Social Hub

    After customising the server setting, select the dot Enter your user name and password to sign in. next to data types to synchronise. Chat with friends and family instantly. For synchronising emails and calendar events, you can Available instant messengers may vary depending set the sync interval.

  • Page 49: Entertainment

    Entertainment Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. • The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation. • The camera automatically turns off when you do Camera not use it for a specified period. • The memory capacity may differ depending on Learn how to capture and view photos and videos.
  • Page 50 Number Function Number Function Check the camera status and settings. Adjust the brightness; Select + to increase or – to decrease. • : Resolution • View the photo or video you capture : Exposure metre type last. • : Default storage location •...

  • Page 51: Capture A Photo By Using Preset

    • For example, when you take photos at night, select the To view photo details, select night mode that uses an extended exposure. • Delete Yes. To delete a photo, select → • To use additional features, select and one of the In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the following options: camera.

  • Page 52: Capture A Series Of Photos

    Make any necessary adjustments. Press and hold the Camera key. The camera will continue to take photos until you release the Camera Press the Camera key. key. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Your device › Capture a panoramic photo recognises people in an image and detects their smiles.

  • Page 53: Capture A Photo With Decorative Frames

    Slowly move the device in the direction you selected Select an image layout and press the Camera key. and align the green frame with the viewfinder. Make any necessary adjustments. When you have aligned the green frame and Press the Camera key to take photos for each segment. viewfinder, the camera will automatically take the next photo.

  • Page 54: Customise Camera Settings

    › Customise camera settings Setting Function Before taking a photo, select to access the → Set the camera to display the captured Review following options: image. Set the camera to include location Option Function information for your photos. Resolution Change the resolution option. •...
  • Page 55 › Capture a video Number Function Check the camcorder status and In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the settings. camera. • : Resolution Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. • : Default storage location Select to switch to the camcorder.
  • Page 56 After capturing videos, select to view the captured Number Function videos. Select the length of the delay before the • To view more videos, scroll left or right or tilt the device camera starts recording a video. left or right. Adjust the brightness;...

  • Page 57: Video Player

    › Customise camcorder settings Setting Function Before capturing a video, select to access the → Select a memory location for storing Storage following options: captured videos. Option Function Reset settings Reset menus and shooting options. Resolution Change the resolution option. Apply a special effect, such as sepia, Video player Effects...
  • Page 58 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Adjust the volume. Pause playback; Select to resume playback. Scan forward in a file. › Customise video player settings During video playback, select to access the following settings: Option Function Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound Brightness Adjust the brightness of the video.

  • Page 59: Music

    • Download from the wireless web. p. 73 ► Bluetooth wireless feature. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Kies. Post the video to a community p. 87 ► Upload to Web website or blog. •...
  • Page 60 Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold). Activate Shuffle mode. Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one file, or repeating all files). Adjust the volume. Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold).

  • Page 61: Create A Playlist

    › • ™ SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5.1 surround Add a song to the quick list sound experience over standard headphones or Add to quick list to store your During playback, select earbuds when listening to multichannel content, favourite songs to the quick list. such as DVD movies.

  • Page 62: Fm Radio

    › Add music information to the wish list Option Function Select an animated visualisation From the list of music recognition results or similar Visualisation to display during playback. music files, select Add to Wish list to store the music file to the wish list. ›...
  • Page 63 Select Yes to start automatic tuning. Number Function The FM radio scans and saves available stations Set the FM radio to automatically retune automatically. frequencies for stations when the The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be current signal is weak.

  • Page 64: Save Radio Stations Automatically

    › Record a song from the FM radio Select Yes to confirm (if necessary). The FM radio scans and saves available stations Plug the supplied headset into the device. automatically. FM radio. In Menu mode, select › Add a radio station to the favourites list Select to turn on the FM radio.

  • Page 65: Games

    Games Adjust the following settings to customise your FM radio: Learn to use games and applications powered by award- Option Function winning Java technology. Set whether or not the FM The download of Java games or applications may Alternative radio attempts to retune a radio not be supported depending on the software of frequency station when the current signal...
  • Page 66 › Play games or launch applications Games. In Menu mode, select Select a game or application from the list and follow the on-screen instructions. • Available games or applications may vary depending on your region or service provider. • Controls and options of games or applications may vary.

  • Page 67: Personal Information

    Personal information You can also create a contact from the dialling screen. Keypad and enter a phone In Menu mode, select number. Contacts Select Add to Contacts Create contact. → Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or Enter contact information.
  • Page 68 Select Done. To use additional options for a contact, tap and hold the contact in the list. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth › Set a favourite number wireless feature.

  • Page 69: Calendar

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

  • Page 70: Task

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

  • Page 71: Memo

    › › View tasks Create a memo Task. Memo. In Menu mode, select In Menu mode, select List by and select a category to sort Create. Select Select → the tasks. Back. Enter your memo text and select Select a task to view its details. Select a colour to change a background colour.

  • Page 72: Voice Rec

    Voice rec. Control playback with the following keys: Learn to operate your device’s voice recorder. You can set voice memos as call or alarm ringtones. › Record a voice memo Voice rec. In Menu mode, select Select to start recording. Speak into the microphone.

  • Page 73: Web

    In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity → → Network Connections Yes. → → Create. Select Internet Customise the network settings. "Set up an MMS profile" (p. 40) ► Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. In Menu mode, select Internet Internet →...
  • Page 74 Navigate web pages with the following keys: Number Function Move backward or forward to web pages in history. Access a list of web browser options. Refresh the current web page. End the internet connection. Open a web page in a new window or switch between the currently opened windows.

  • Page 75: Customise Browser Settings

    › • Customise browser settings To zoom in or out, tap the screen twice. • To translate a word, tap and hold the word you want to Internet Internet In Menu mode, select → → translate and select Translate. settings. ›...
  • Page 76 Option Function Option Function Set the web browser to Clear the cache; The cache is a automatically update subscribed temporary memory location that Clear cache RSS feeds at regular intervals. saves information from recently RSS update Activating the auto update accessed web pages.

  • Page 77: Samsung Apps

    Featuring a wealth of games, news, reference, social • This service may be unavailable depending on networking, widgets, health related applications and more, your region or service provider. Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice in mobile experience.

  • Page 78: Synchronise

    Synchronise Option Function Select a connection profile to use Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks and Network profile for synchronisation. memos with the web server you have specified. › Save. When you are finished, select Set up a synchronisation profile ›...

  • Page 79: Community Websites

    Community websites Use Facebook and Twitter services. In Menu mode, select Facebook or Twitter. Enter your username and password and sign in. Share photos, videos, or messages with friends and family. YouTube YouTube is a free online video streaming service. Learn to view videos via YouTube.

  • Page 80: Connectivity

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

  • Page 81: Find And Pair With Other Bluetooth

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

  • Page 82: Wireless Feature

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

  • Page 83: Wi-Fi

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

  • Page 84: Activate The Wlan Feature

    › › Activate the WLAN feature Customise the connection profile In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity Wi-Fi. → → Settings Connectivity In Menu mode, select → → You can also open the shortcuts panel and select Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi. An active WLAN running in the background will Select the discovered WLAN AP.

  • Page 85: Gps

    Press a WPS button on the AP device within 2 minutes. Option Function Or, enter a PIN on the AP device and select Start within Proxy address Enter the address and port 2 minutes. and port number of the proxy server. View the Mac address of the AP MAC WLAN AP.
  • Page 86 › Activate the GPS feature Select the dot next to Enable advanced GPS. Read the disclaimer and select Accept. Settings Connectivity In Menu mode, select → → Location. › Use the mobile networks for location Select the dot next to Enable location services.

  • Page 87: Pc Connections

    Find your location Connect with Samsung Kies Learn to determine the latitude, longitude, and altitude of Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can your current position using the GPS. download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com).
  • Page 88 › Synchronise with Windows Media Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. Player Start synchronisation. Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. › In Menu mode, select Settings Connectivity Connect as a mass storage device →...

  • Page 89: Use Your Device As A Wireless Modem

    › Use your device as a wireless modem Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. You can use your device as a modem for a PC to access the When connected, a pop-up window will appear on internet via your mobile network service.

  • Page 90: Tools

    Tools Select Auto power-up setting to turn → on the auto power-up feature. The auto power-up feature sets the device to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time when the Clock device is turned off. › Learn to set and control alarms, and world clocks.

  • Page 91: Create A World Clock

    › Create a world clock Select Lap to record lap times. When you are finished, select Stop. Clock In Menu mode, select → Select Reset to clear recorded times. Add. Select › Enter the few letters of a city name. Use the count-down timer To select a city in the world map view, select Map Clock...

  • Page 92: Calculator

    Calculator Select Add account (if necessary). Select a preset account. Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. Enter your account information and select Next. Calculator. In Menu mode, select Enter the account details. “Set up an email account”...

  • Page 93: My Files

    Samsung's smartphone services, such as Samsung Sound m4a, wma Apps and Samsung Dive. You can sign up Samsung account easily in My accounts. Themes doc, docx, pdf, ppt, pptx, txt, xls, xlsx, htm,...
  • Page 94 › View a file In a folder, select to use the following options: • To search for files stored on your device, select Search. My files In Menu mode, select a file type. → • To copy or move the files to another file folder, select Folders or files on the memory card are indicated by a Copy or Move.
  • Page 95 › Print an image Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer. p. 83 ► You can print your jpg images with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. You can also send the Set print options and print the image. images with message, email, or Bluetooth.

  • Page 96: Edit An Image

    › Edit an image Apply effects to images Edit images and apply fun effects. Open an image to edit. Effects Select an effect option (filter, style, warp, or → Adjust an image partial blur). My files Images In Menu mode, select an image.

  • Page 97: Search

    Search • To rotate the image, select an orientation Apply. → • To crop the image, move or resize the rectangle over Learn to search for data stored on your device. the area to crop and select Apply. In Menu mode, select Search.

  • Page 98: Settings

    Settings Connectivity • Bluetooth : Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over a distance. p. 80 ► Access the Settings menu • Wi-Fi : Activate the WLAN feature to connect to the internet or other network devices. p. 84 ►...

  • Page 99: Sound Profiles

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

  • Page 100: Display And Light

    • Message alert tone: Select a ringtone to use if you Font type : Select a font style. set the device to alert you to incoming messages by • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. playing a melody. •...

  • Page 101: Date And Time

    Date and time Double tapping (Shortcuts) : Select an application to launch by tapping the device twice quickly when it is Access and alter the following settings to control how time in Idle mode. and date are displayed on your device: Orientation : Activate an application by rotating or •...

  • Page 102: Applications

    Downloaded widgets : View the list of the Reject call with message : Select a message to be sent downloaded widgets. to a caller when you reject a call. Disclaimer Answering mode : View the widget disclaimer. : Set how to answer calls— either by pressing [ ] or by pressing any key—or set the device to answer automatically after a specified period...
  • Page 103 › Messages Request delivery report : Set the network to inform you when your messages are delivered. Customise the settings for messaging features. Service centre : Enter the centre address for the text • General settings messages. Keep a copy : Set whether or not to save a copy of Save to : Select where to save new text messages.
  • Page 104 Receiving options Creation mode : Select a mode for creating multimedia messages. You can select to create messages with Download Type: Set how to download new any type of content and of any size or to receive alert multimedia messages. messages about content type or size.
  • Page 105 • Voice mail number : Enter the name and centre address Forward with files: Set whether or not to include for the voice mail. attachments when you forward a message. Get read report: Send a read-reply request along with • SOS messages : Set SOS messages in case of an your messages to be informed when your messages...

  • Page 106: Media Player

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

  • Page 107: Security

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

  • Page 108: Memory

    Memory • Mobile tracker : Activate or deactivate the mobile tracker feature which helps you locate your device when Access and alter the following settings to control your it is lost or stolen. p. 28 ► device’s memory use: • Change password : Change the device password.

  • Page 109: Reset

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

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 111: Calls Are Being Dropped

    Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the your local Samsung Service Centre. incoming phone number. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 112 • Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact's phone number. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. The device beeps and the battery icon flashes •...
  • Page 113 When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and uses the headset cable as an antenna.
  • Page 114 Bluetooth range (10 m). files If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile Samsung Service Centre. device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error...

  • Page 115: Safety Precautions

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can the charger by pulling on the cord cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
  • Page 116 Protect the device, batteries, and chargers from damage Do not use your device near a pacemaker • • Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if temperatures.
  • Page 117 • • Do not use your device at refuelling points (service stations), near fuels Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed or chemicals, and at blasting areas. dial and redial. These features help you reduce the time needed to •...
  • Page 118 • Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. Dust can cause your device to malfunction. •...
  • Page 119 • • Your device may overheat and cause a fire. Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device •...
  • Page 120 (such as • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks. manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. Protect your hearing •...
  • Page 121 • Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. Do not allow children to use your device Ensure access to emergency services Your device is not a toy.

  • Page 122: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    This product and its electronic Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung disposal. website.
  • Page 123 Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS. ” SAMSUNG the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to...

  • Page 124: Index

    Index access codes Remote SIM mode 83 making fake 36 sending data 82 multiparty 35 alarms rejecting 34 brightness, display creating 90 using headset 34 deactivating 90 calculator using options during a call 34 stopping 90 viewing missed 35 calendar auto rejection waiting 38 creating events 69...
  • Page 125 connections layout 17 fixed dialling number mode locking 27 Bluetooth 80 FM radio settings 98 GPS 85 listening to 62 shortcuts panel 20 PC 87 recording 64 turning on or off 16 WLAN 83 saving stations 64 device lock contacts copying or moving 69 downloads updating files 86...
  • Page 126 14 using templates 43 PC connections memos viewing email 47 mass storage 88 creating 71 viewing multimedia 42 Samsung Kies 87 viewing 71 viewing text 42 Windows Media Player 88 menu screen mobile tracker photos accessing 22 capturing 49...
  • Page 127 107 ringtone tasks sound 99 call 99 creating 70 sound profiles 99 message 100 viewing 71 time and date 101 RSS reader text input silent profile Samsung Kies text memos SIM card installing 9 locking 28 Index...
  • Page 128 text messages voice mail Windows Media Player sending 40 voice memos WLAN viewing 42 playing 72 activating 84 time and date, set recording 72 finding and connecting to networks 84 timer voice recorder using WPS 85 touch screen wallpaper world clock locking 22 web browser using 20...
  • Page 129 EN 301 511 V9.0.2 (03-2003) EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (10-2006) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the out and that] the above named product is in conformity to all the retailer where you purchased your product.
  • Page 130 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. To install Kies (PC Sync) Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsungmobile.com) and install it in your PC.

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