Instructional Icons - Samsung GT-S3850 User Manual

Install the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card.
SIM card
Back cover
2. Insert the battery and replace the back cover.
Battery
Charge the battery
1. Plug the supplied travel 2. When charging is
adapter. finished, unplug the
travel adapter.
To AC power outlet
Adjust the volume
To adjust the volume of the ringtone
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Sound profiles.
2. Select the profile you are using.
If you are using the silent profile, you are not allowed to
adjust the volume of the ringtone.
3. Drag the slider under Ringtone to adjust the volume
level and select Set.
To adjust the volume of the touch tone
In Idle mode, press the Volume key to adjust the
volume.
To adjust the volume of voice during a call
While a call is in progress, press the Volume key to
adjust the volume.
In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing
the calls while using the speakerphone feature. For
better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.
Change your ringtone
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Sound profiles.
2. Select the profile you are using.
If you are using the silent or offline profile, you are not
allowed to change the ringtone.
To view text or multimedia messages
1. In Menu mode, select Messages and select a
contact.
2. Select a text or multimedia message.
Make fake calls
You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get
out of meetings or unwanted conversations.
To activate the fake call feature
In Menu mode, select Settings → Applications → Call
→ Fake call → Fake call hot key.
To make a fake call
In Idle mode, press and hold the Volume key down.
Activate the mobile tracker
This feature helps track your phone when it is stolen
or when someone tries to use your phone using other
SIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset
tracking message to family or friends. This feature may
be unavailable due to certain features supported by
your service provider.
1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security →
Mobile tracker.
• While the phone is charging, the touch screen may
not function due to an unstable power supply. If this
happens, unplug the travel adapter from the phone.
• Do not remove the battery while connected to the travel
adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the phone.
• To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in
use. The travel adapter does not have a power switch,
so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet
to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should
remain close to the socket when in use.
Insert a memory card (optional)
Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™
memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory card
manufacturer and type).
• Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory
card only on the phone.
• Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the
lifespan of memory cards.
1. Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side
of the phone.
2. Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts
facing up.
Memory card
3. Select Ringtone.
4. Select a memory location (if necessary).
5. Select a ringtone and select Set.
To switch to another profile, select it from the list.
Call a recently dialed number
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display a list of recent
numbers.
2. Scroll up or down to a number or name.
3. Select the number or name to view details of the call
or press [ ] to dial the number.
Use widgets
Learn to use widgets on the idle screen.
• Some of your widgets connect to web services.
Selecting a web-based widget may incur additional
charges.
• Available widgets may vary depending on your region
or service provider.
To open a widget
1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to a panel of the idle
screen.
2. Select a widget to activate on the idle screen.
2. Enter your password and select Done.
The first time you access Mobile tracker, you will be
prompted to create and confirm a password.
3. Select Accept when the terms and conditions
appears.
4. Select Recipients → Contacts.
You can also enter a phone number including a
country code (with +) in the recipient list. Skip to
step 6.
5. Select contacts → Add.
6. When you are finished setting the recipients, select
OK.
7. Select Sender and enter a sender's name.
8. Select Save.
Use the camera
To capture photos
1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.
2. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape
view.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
4. Select to take a photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
locks in place.
4. Close the cover to the memory card slot.

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Caution: situations that could cause damage to your
phone or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Followed by: the order of options or menus you
must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu
→
mode, select Messages → Compose (represents
Messages, followed by Compose)
Square brackets: phone keys; for example: [ ]
[ ]
(represents the End key)
Use the touch screen
Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.
To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp
tools.
• For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the
protection film before using your phone.
• Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best
performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip.
The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp
tools, such as a stylus or pen.
To organize your widget
You can organize each panel of the idle screen with your
favorite widgets.
1. In Idle mode, select Widget at the top left of the
screen to open the widget toolbar.
2. Read the widget disclaimer and select Accept (if
necessary).
3. Scroll left or right on the widget toolbar to find the
widget you want to use.
4. Drag the widget to the idle screen.
5. Select Done at the top left of the screen.
Enter text
To change the text input mode
• Select to change the input language.
• Tap and hold and select Keyboard type → a text
input method.
• Tap and hold and select Predictive text to turn on
T9 mode.
• Tap and hold and select Continuous input to
switch to Continuous input mode. When Predictive
text mode is activated, you can use Continuous input
mode.
• Select 123 to switch to Number mode. Select ?#+ to
switch to Symbol mode.
To view photos
In Menu mode, select My files → Images → a photo file.
To record videos
1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.
2. Rotate the phone counterclockwise to landscape
view.
3. Select to switch to Recording mode.
4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any
adjustments.
5. Select to start recording.
6. Select to stop recording. The video will be saved
automatically.
To view videos
In Menu mode, select Video player or My files →
Videos → a video file.
Listen to the FM radio
1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone.
2. In Menu mode, select FM radio.
3. Select to turn on the FM radio.
• Tap: Touch once to select or launch a menu, option,
or application.
• Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than
2 seconds.
• Drag: Tap and hold on an item, and then drag your
finger to move the item.
Turn your phone on or off
To turn your phone on,
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. Enter your PIN and select Done (if necessary).
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
phone.
To turn your phone off, press and hold [ ] and select
Yes.
Access menus
To access your phone's menus,
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu
mode.
2. Scroll left or right to a main menu screen.
You can also select a dot on the top of the screen
to move to the corresponding main menu screen
directly.
• Select to insert a space; Double-tap to
insert a period and space.
• Select to change case.
• Delete characters one by one, select . To delete
words quickly, tap and hold .
T9 mode
1. Select appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an
entire word.
2. When the word displays correctly, select to insert
a space. If the correct word does not display, select
or and select an alternate word from the list that
appears.
ABC mode
Select an appropriate alphanumeric key until the
character you want appears on the display.
Number mode
Select an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
number.
Symbol mode
Select an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a
symbol.
4. Select Yes to start automatic tuning.
The radio scans and saves available stations
automatically.
The first time you turn on the FM radio, you will be
prompted to start automatic tuning.
5. Control the FM radio using the following icons and
keys:
Icon/Key Function
Set the FM radio to automatically retune
frequencies for stations when the current
signal is weak
Turn the FM radio on or off
/
Search for an available radio station
/
Fine-tune the frequency
/
Change the sound output to headset or
/
phone's speaker
Adjust the volume
3. Select a menu or application.
4. Select Back to move up one level; Press [ ] to
return to Idle mode.
• When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you
must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For
details, contact your service provider.
• Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords
or private information or other damages caused by
illegal software.
Make a call
1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code
and a phone number.
2. Press [ ] to dial the number.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Answer a call
1. When a call comes in, press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Add a new contact
The memory location to save new contacts may be
preset depending on your service provider. To change
the memory location, in Menu mode, select Contacts
→ → Settings → Memory in use → Save new
contacts to → a memory location.
1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone
number.
2. Select Add to Contacts → Create contact.
3. Enter contact information.
4. Select Done to add the contact to memory.
Send and view messages
To send a text or multimedia message
1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Compose.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select the check boxes next to contacts and select
Add.
4. Select Tap to add text.
5. Enter your message text. See "Enter text"
For sending as a text message, skip to step 7.
For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6.
6. Select and add an item.
7. Select Send to send the message.
Set and use alarms
To set a new alarm
1. In Menu mode, select Clock → .
2. Select Create.
3. Set the details of the alarm and select Save.
To stop an alarm
When the alarm sounds,
• Tap and hold Stop to stop the alarm.
• Tap and hold Snooze to silence the alarm for the
snooze period.
To deactivate an alarm
1. In Menu mode, select Clock → .
2. Select the clock icon next to the alarm you want to
deactivate.