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Samsung GT-S5600H User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-S5600H user manual...

  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    • The descriptions in this manual are based on the manual default settings of your phone. Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile Instructional icons phone. This phone will provide you with high quality Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Copyright information Note—notes, usage tips, or additional Rights to all technologies and products that information comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: Refer to—pages with related information; ® for example: p. 12 (represents “see • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the page 12”) Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information ....2 Safety warnings ........... 2 contents Safety precautions ........5 Important usage information ......7 introducing your mobile phone ..... 11 Unpack ............. 11 Phone layout ..........12 Keys ............13 Display ............14 Icons ............14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ............
  • Page 5 Switch applications ........24 Make fake calls ..........51 Use widgets ..........25 Record and play voice memos ....52 Access help information ......25 Edit images ..........53 Customise your phone ....... 26 Print images ..........55 Use basic call functions ......28 Upload photos and videos to the web ..55 Send and view messages ......

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: Explosive Environments

    Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your hands and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung phone whenever directed by warning signs or service centre to replace the screen. Damage instructions.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Protect batteries and chargers from • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage and will change the colour damage of the label that indicates water damage inside the • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot phone.

  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to Important usage information magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your Use your phone in the normal position phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.
  • Page 12 • 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 13 Without limiting the CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, foregoing, unless expressly authorized 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 14 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 15: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer's warranty.

  • Page 16: 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: Multifunction jack Flashbulb Rear camera Front camera Earpiece lens lens for video calls Hold key Battery cover Volume key Touch screen Camera key...

  • Page 17: Keys

    Keys Function Lock or unlock the touch screen Function Hold and keys Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In received numbers Camera Camera mode, take a photo or record a video In Menu mode, return to the previous level;...

  • Page 18: Display

    Display Icons Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Icon line Displays various icons Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Text and graphic area Displays messages, UMTS network connected instructions, and information you enter HSDPA network connected...
  • Page 19 Icon Definition Icon Definition Call diverting activated New push message Bluetooth activated New configuration message Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Alarm activated connected Memory card inserted Synchronised with PC Normal profile activated New text message (SMS) Silent profile activated New multimedia message (MMS) Battery power level New email message...

  • Page 20: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. mobile phone To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 21 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 1. Remove the battery cover. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn •...

  • Page 22: Charge The Battery

    3. Insert 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. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. 4.
  • Page 23 Improperly connecting the travel adapter can 4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is cause serious damage to the phone. Any no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from damages by misuse are not covered by the the power outlet. warranty.

  • Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) 2. Unlock the memory card cover. 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 25 4. Close and lock the memory card cover. 5. Insert the battery. 6. Replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, open the memory card cover and remove the memory card.

  • Page 26: 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 1above. Switch to the offline profile Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 27: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen • Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application. Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone.

  • Page 28: Access Menus

    2. Press a menu icon → a menu or option. • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists. 3. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press ] to return to Idle mode. Switch applications Learn to switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you are using.

  • Page 29: Use Widgets

    Use widgets Move the widgets to the idle screen 1. Open the toolbar. Learn to use widgets on the toolbar. 2. Drag a widget from the toolbar to the idle screen. • Some of your widgets connect to web You can position the widget anywhere on the services.

  • Page 30: Customise Your Phone

    3. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape Adjust the vibration intensity on the view. touch screen 4. Select a help topic to learn about an application You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you or feature. tap the phone screen. Drag your finger to the right or left to get more Switch to or from the silent profile To return to the previous level, press...

  • Page 31: Lock Your Phone

    Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and passwords or private information or other light →...

  • Page 32: Use Basic Call Functions

    2. Select On under Gesture unlock. Make a call 3. Select an unlock option. 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. 4. Select a speed dial number to dial or select an →...

  • Page 33: Send And View Messages

    You can reject incoming calls by using the auto Use the headset rejection; in Menu mode, select Settings → By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, Application settings → Call → All calls → you can make and answer calls: Auto reject →...

  • Page 34: Enter Text

    3. Enter a destination number and select Done. 6. Select Tap to add text. 4. Select Tap to add text. 7. Enter your email text and select Done. 8. Select Add files → an item type and attach a file 5.
  • Page 35 Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode Function 1. Select 1 through 5 to enter strokes. Mode Function Select 6 when you are unsure which 1. Select the appropriate virtual keys to stroke to enter. This will insert a enter pinyins.

  • Page 36: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts Mode Function Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. Symbol symbol. Add a new contact View text or multimedia messages 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone 1.

  • Page 37: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. Once you have found a contact, you can: • To turn the flash on or off, select • call the contact by selecting or pressing •...

  • Page 38: View Videos

    To categorise and view photos in a wide view, 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 1. In Menu mode, select Photo browser. • To turn the flash on or off, select 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape •...

  • Page 39: Listen To Music

    The first time you access the FM radio, you will card: be prompted to start automatic tuning. • Download from the wireless web. p. 37 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 46 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 50...

  • Page 40: Browse The Web

    • Copy to your memory card. p. 46 Icon Function • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. Change the repeat mode p. 46 Activate Shuffle mode After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, To adjust the volume, press the Volume key. 1.

  • Page 41: Browse Web Pages

    Browse web pages Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Select Add. 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: 3.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Dial A Second Call

    Hold a call or retrieve a held call 1. Press [ ] to answer the second call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. Select Hold to place a call on hold or select 2. Select Swap to switch between the calls. Retrieve to retrieve a held call.

  • Page 44: Call An International Number

    Call an international number Reject a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and select 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 45: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Use advanced phonebook functions 4. Select a contact. The first five speed dial numbers will be Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, assigned to the favourite contacts ( ) on the and create groups of contacts. widget toolbar. Create a namecard Create a group of contacts 1.

  • Page 46: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Make calls or send messages from 3. Select the screen. photos 4. Enter your text and select Done. 1. In Menu mode, select Photo contacts to 5. Select Save. access photo contact screen. Create a multimedia template 2. Scroll up or down to a photo. 1.

  • Page 47: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    2. In the text field, Select More → Insert → Text Use advanced camera functions template → a template. Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. Create a message from a multimedia template Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1.

  • Page 48: Capture A Series Of Photos

    Capture a series of photos 5. Press the Camera key to take the first photo. 6. Slowly move the phone to the direction you 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on want. The phone captures the next photo the camera.
  • Page 49 Before capturing a video, select to access the Setting Function following options: Select a sound to accompany the Shutter sound Option Function shutter action Timer Select the time delay Select a memory location to store Storage new photos Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance →...

  • Page 50: Use Advanced Music Functions

    2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Open a folder to view files. 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. PC to the phone.

  • Page 51: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    3. Press [ ] twice to return to Idle mode. 2. Select Create. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the 3. Select the text input field. multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and select Windows Media Player installed.

  • Page 52: Store Radio Stations Automatically

    3. Adjust the settings to customise your music Find information of music player. Learn to access an online music service and get 4. Select Save. information about the songs you hear while on the move. Store radio stations automatically 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Find music → 1.

  • Page 53: 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 Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.

  • Page 54: Receive Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Receive data using the Bluetooth Bluetooth → Search. wireless feature 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 1. Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or and select OK (if necessary).

  • Page 55: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth 4. Select Recipients to open the recipient list. connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. 5. Select the recipient field. The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be 6. Enter a phone number and select Done. authorised.

  • Page 56: Record And Play Voice Memos

    2. Select On under Fake call voice. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 3. Select Voice recorder. 4. When you are finished speaking, press Your memo is saved automatically. 4. Press to start recording. 5. Speak into the microphone. Play a voice memo 6.

  • Page 57: Edit Images

    Edit images Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. of “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option Apply effects to images (brightness, contrast, or colour).

  • Page 58: Insert A Visual Feature

    3. Rotate or flip the image as desired and select Insert a visual feature Done. 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 To resize the image, select a size and select of “Apply effects to images.” Save →...

  • Page 59: Print Images

    1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 of “Apply effects to images.” photos. 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth. Print images 3.

  • Page 60: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    2. Select Yes to set the favourite destination list. 2. Select a destination you want to post to. 3. Select Accept to confirm that you agree to the 3. Select Tap to add and select a media file. general disclaimer. 4.

  • Page 61: Use Rss Reader

    Download games or applications Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → More games. and more → an application. Your phone connects to the website preset by 2.

  • Page 62: View World Clocks

    4. Enter the address of an RSS feed and select View world clocks Done. Learn to view the time in another city and set world 5. Select OK. clocks to appear on your display. Read RSS feeds View a world clock 1.

  • Page 63: Set And Use Alarms

    5. Select OK to create your world clock. Set and use alarms The world clock is set as the second clock. Learn to set and control alarms for important events. 6. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-5 above. Set a new alarm 1.

  • Page 64: Use The Calculator

    • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with Convert currencies or snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the measurements alarm for the snooze period. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor Deactivate an alarm →...

  • Page 65: Use The Stopwatch

    Use the stopwatch Create a text memo 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. Stopwatch. 2. Select Create memo. 2. Select Start to begin the stopwatch. 3. Enter your memo text. 3. Select Lap to record lap times. Select Done 4.

  • Page 66: View Events

    Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Select Create schedule. 3. Enter the details of the event as required. 4. Select Save. View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2.

  • Page 67: Overview Of Menu Functions

    overview of menu functions 1 Call log 5 Messages 8 Camera 12 Settings 6 Sentbox 1 Phone profiles 7 My folders 2 Display and light 2 Phonebook 9 Photo browser 8 Templates 3 Time and date 9 Delete by folder 4 Phone settings 10 Settings 5 Smart unlock...

  • Page 68: 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 Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time Message Try this to solve the problem: or when the PIN requirement is...
  • Page 69 Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or Another caller cannot reach you. “Network error.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 70 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 71 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 China World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-25027A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (HK). 09/2009. Rev. 1.0...

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