Samsung GT-S3653W User Manual
Samsung GT-S3653W User Manual

Samsung GT-S3653W User Manual

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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-27227A
www.samsung.com
English (MEA). 11/2011. Rev. 1.3

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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 Code No.:GH68-27227A www.samsung.com English (MEA). 11/2011. Rev. 1.3...
  • Page 2: User Manual

    GT-S3653W user manual...
  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other equipment mobile phone.
  • Page 4: Copyright Information

    Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this phone are the property of their for example: In Menu mode, touch respective owners: Messages →...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information ....1 Safety warnings .......... 1 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 6 introducing your mobile phone ..... 12 Unpack ............. 12 Phone layout ..........13 Keys ............14 Icons ............14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ............
  • Page 6 using basic functions ......21 using advanced functions ..... 38 Turn your phone on and off ....... 21 Use advanced call functions ..... 38 Use the touch screen ........ 22 Use advanced phonebook functions ..41 Access menus .......... 23 Use advanced messaging functions ..
  • Page 7 Print images ..........59 troubleshooting ........a Upload photos and videos to upload ..59 Use Java-powered games and applications ..........61 Synchronise data ........62 Use RSS reader ........63 Create and view world clocks ....64 Set and use alarms ........64 Look up words in a dictionary ....
  • Page 8: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
  • Page 9: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.
  • Page 10: Explosive Environments

    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 manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a wireless functions when directed by airline mobile phone in a certain area. personnel. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.
  • Page 12: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Protect batteries and chargers from Handle your phone carefully and damage sensibly • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot • Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ electric shock.
  • Page 13: Important Usage Information

    • If your phone has a camera or light, avoid using it Important usage information close to the eyes of children or animals. • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to Use your phone in the normal position magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
  • Page 14 • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Ensure access to emergency services not in use. Emergency calls from your phone may not be • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an Handle SIM cards and memory cards alternate method of contacting emergency services with care...
  • Page 15: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the separate these items from other types of waste and Samsung mobile phone website. recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 16: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Household users should contact either the retailer Correct disposal of batteries in this where they purchased this product, or their local product government office, for details of where and how they (Applicable in the European Union and can take these items for environmentally safe other European countries with separate recycling.
  • Page 17 Without limiting the CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, foregoing, unless expressly authorised by the SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE, WHETHER IN applicable content owner or service provider, you CONTRACT OR TORT, FOR ANY DIRECT, may not modify, copy, republish, upload, post,...
  • Page 18 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 19: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • The items supplied with your phone may vary keys, and icons. 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 20: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Earpiece Battery cover Hold key Touch screen Camera key Volume key Internal Speaker Back key antenna Multifunction Power/Menu...
  • Page 21: Keys

    Keys Function Lock the touch screen and keys; Function Hold Unlock the touch screen and keys (press and hold) Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, In Idle mode, turn on the camera; Dial missed, received numbers, or the Camera In Camera mode, take a photo or message log...
  • Page 22 Icon Definition Icon Definition New voice mail message Call in progress Alarm activated Browsing the web Memory card inserted Connected to secured web page Normal profile activated Wi-Fi activated Call diverting activated Silent profile activated Bluetooth activated Battery power level Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Current time connected...
  • Page 23: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
  • Page 24 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.
  • Page 25: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery 3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. Before using the phone for the first time, you must 4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is charge the battery. no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from 1.
  • Page 26: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing 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).
  • Page 27: Attach A Hand Strap (Optional)

    Attach a hand strap (optional) 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. 3. Replace the battery cover.
  • Page 28: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline profile Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone.
  • Page 29: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen • For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select phone. items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to • Your touch screen has a layer that detects use the touch screen.
  • Page 30: Access Menus

    • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through Access menus vertical lists. To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll left or right through the menu screens. 3. Select a menu or option. 4.
  • Page 31: Access Help Information

    Open the widget toolbar Change the widgets In Idle mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of 1. Open the widget toolbar. the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can 2. Select from the widget toolbar. rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move 3.
  • Page 32: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold Get more from your phone by customising it to to silence or unsilence your phone. match your preferences. Change your ringtone Adjust the volume of the key tones 1.
  • Page 33: Lock Your Phone

    2. Scroll left or right to an image. create and confirm a password. 3. Select Set. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other Select a skin color (Menu mode) damages caused by illegal software.
  • Page 34: Use Basic Call Functions

    3. Select an unlock option. Make a call 4. Select a speed dial number to dial or select an 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area application to launch (if necessary). code and a phone number. 5. Select a character for the smart unlock feature. 2.
  • Page 35: Send And View Messages

    Use the speakerphone feature Send and view messages → Yes to activate the 1. During a call, select Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), speaker. or email messages. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, select again. Send a text or multimedia message In noisy environments, you may have difficulty 1.
  • Page 36: Send An Email

    Send an email Enter text 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create When entering text, you can change the text input message → Email. mode: 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually. • To change case or switch to Number or Symbol mode, select T9Ab at the bottom centre of the 3.
  • Page 37: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email Mode Function 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email 1. Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word. inbox. 2. When the word displays correctly, select 2. Select an account. to insert a space. If the correct word 3.
  • Page 38: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Select Phone or SIM. Use basic camera functions 4. Enter contact information. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory. videos. Find a contact Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook. 1.
  • Page 39: View Photos

    View photos 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My • To change the recording mode, select photos → a photo file. • To select the time delay, select To zoom in or out, •...
  • Page 40: Listen To Music

    Listen to music 4. Control the FM radio using the following icons: Icon Function Learn how to listen to music via the music player or Tune a radio station; Select a saved FM radio. radio station (touch and hold) Listen to the FM radio Turn on the FM radio Turn off the FM radio 1.
  • Page 41 Resume playback  • Download from the wireless web. p. 35 Skip backward; Scan backward in a file • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung (touch and hold) PC Studio.  p. 46 Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (touch •...
  • Page 42: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Icon Function Stop loading the web page Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Refresh the current web page Change the view mode • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. Open a list of saved bookmarks •...
  • Page 43: Access Download Services

    Access download services Connect to Google Search 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Search. You can get the latest information or download media files, such as ringtones and pictures. 2. Enter a keyword in the search field. In Menu mode, select Downloads. Connect to Google Mail This feature may be unavailable depending on 1.
  • Page 44 To search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps. 2. Select Menu → Search Map and enter the address or the category of the business. To get directions to a specific destination, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps. 2.
  • Page 45: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 46: Answer A Second Call

    Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select If your network supports this function, you can Retrieve to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
  • Page 47: Call An International Number

    Call an international number Reject a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will 0 to insert the + character. hear a busy tone. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, (country code, area code, and phone number), use the auto rejection.
  • Page 48: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Use advanced phonebook functions 3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. Learn to create your namecard, set favourite The contact is saved to the favourite number. numbers, and create groups of contacts. • You can call this contact by touching and Create your namecard holding the assigned number in the dialling screen.
  • Page 49: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Select Create group. Use advanced messaging functions 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group Learn to create templates, use templates to create ringtone, and vibration type. new messages, and create message folders. 5. Select Save. Create a text template 6.
  • Page 50: Insert Text Templates In New Messages

    3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject Create a folder to manage messages and desired attachments, to use as your 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders.  template. p. 28 2. Select Create folder. 4. Select Save. 3.
  • Page 51: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    → Smile shot. 4. Enter a user name and password and select 3. Select Sign In. 4. Make any necessary adjustments. When you are signed in to the messenger, the 5. Press [ contact list shows all of your messenger 6.
  • Page 52: Capture Panoramic Photos

    Capture panoramic photos Use camera options 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. Before capturing a photo, select to access the following options: 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Option Function → Panorama. 3.
  • Page 53: Use Advanced Music Functions

    Select a sound to accompany the Shutter sound Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio shutter action 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone Select a memory location to store Storage settings →...
  • Page 54: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player

    5. Open a folder to view files. multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the Synchronise your phone with Windows PC to the phone.
  • Page 55: Create A Playlist

    8. Select Add → Tracks. 6. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 9. Select the files you want to include and select 7. Start synchronisation. Add. Create a playlist Customise your music player settings 1.
  • Page 56 Store radio stations automatically Find information of music 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s Learn to access an online music service and get multifunction jack. information about the songs you hear while on the move. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 1.
  • Page 57: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth. Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools 2.
  • Page 58: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Search. 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s applications that you want to send. 2.
  • Page 59: Activate And Connect To A Wireless Lan (Wlan)

    Use Remote SIM mode Activate and connect to a wireless LAN (WLAN) In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit Learn to activate and connect to a wireless LAN. via the SIM card on your phone. This phone uses non-harmonised frequency To activate Remote SIM mode, and is intended for use in all European...
  • Page 60 Search for and connect to a WLAN To connect to a WLAN using a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) access point, 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search. 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search. 2. Select a network icon → Add and add a 2.
  • Page 61: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    8. Select Save → Yes. Activate and send an SOS message To send an SOS message, the touch screen and When you have an emergency, you can send an the keys must be locked. Press the Volume key four SOS message asking for help. times.
  • Page 62: Make Fake Calls

    2. Enter your password and select Confirm. Make a fake call 3. Select On to turn on the mobile tracker. In Idle mode, press and hold the Volume key down. 4. Select the recipient field to open the recipient list. Record a voice 5.
  • Page 63: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Change the time delay before fake calls Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call timer. Voice clips 2.
  • Page 64: Edit Images

    Edit images 6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and select Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Done. Apply effects to images Adjust an image 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My 1.
  • Page 65: Transform An Image

    Transform an image 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images.” 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” Insert a visual feature 2.
  • Page 66: Print Images

    Print images Upload photos and videos to upload Learn to print your images with a USB connection or Learn to post your photos and videos to photo the Bluetooth wireless feature. sharing websites and blogs. To print an image using a USB connection, Communities may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.
  • Page 67 4. Select the destinations you want to add and 5. Enter the post details and select Upload. select Save. 6. Enter the user ID and password of the If you selected Update lists, new destination destination (if necessary). sites are added to the list automatically. You can also upload media files from Camera To edit the favourite destination list or update or More →...
  • Page 68: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    3. Adjust the settings. Use Java-powered games and Setting Function applications Upload details View details of your last upload Learn to use games and applications powered by Preferred lists Edit favourite destinations award-winning Java technology. Image resize Change the image size to upload The download of Java games or Java Set your phone to upload files to applications may not be supported depending...
  • Page 69: Synchronise Data

    Play games Synchronise data 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more. Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos with the web server you have 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- specified. screen instructions. Available games may vary, depending on your Create a synchronisation profile region or service provider.
  • Page 70: Use Rss Reader

    Use RSS reader 3. Select Yes to get the updated feed. The auto update feature sets the phone to Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and automatically update the RSS feeds at a information from your favourite WAP sites. specified interval.
  • Page 71: Create And View World Clocks

    Create and view world clocks Add a world clock to your display With the dual clock widget, you can view clocks with Learn to view the time in another region and set two different time zones on your display. world clocks to appear on your display. After you have created world clocks, Create a world clock 1.
  • Page 72: Look Up Words In A Dictionary

    3. Set alarm details. Look up words in a dictionary 4. Select Save. Learn to look up English words in your dictionary. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to 1. In Menu mode, select Dictionary. automatically turn on and sound the alarm at 2.
  • Page 73: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Calculator. 1. In Menu mode, select Timer. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Set the length of time to count down. display to perform basic mathematical 3.
  • Page 74: Create New Tasks

    Create new tasks Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create 1. In Menu mode, select Task. events. 2. Select Create task. 3. Enter the details of the task. Change the calendar view 4. Select Save. 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2.
  • Page 75: View Events

    View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view all saved events, 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2.
  • Page 76 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 Code Try this to solve the problem: using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of Your SIM card is blocked, usually as a the following codes: result of entering your PIN incorrectly...
  • Page 77 The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Another caller cannot reach you. Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or network.
  • Page 78 The audio quality of the call is poor. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth •...
  • Page 80 (name and signature of authorised person) EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (10-2006) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact out and that] the above named product is in conformity to all the the retailer where you purchased your product.

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