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- Page 1 Some contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-25232A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (SEA). 09/2009. Rev. 1.0...
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Page 2: User Manual
GT-S5503 user manual... -
Page 3: Instructional Icons
Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarize 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 guide you through the functions and features of your Caution—situations that could cause 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, select 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 Display ............15 Icons ............16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ............ - Page 6 using basic functions ......22 Use advanced messaging functions ..40 Turn your phone on and off ....... 22 Use advanced camera functions ....42 Access menus .......... 23 Use advanced music functions ....45 Use the shortcut toolbar ......23 using tools and applications ....
- Page 7 Set and use alarms ........61 Use the calculator ........62 Convert currencies or measurements ..62 Set a countdown timer ......62 Use the stopwatch ........62 Create new tasks ........63 Create new memos ........63 Manage your calendar ......63 troubleshooting ........
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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 pets. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or legal actions 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 stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung phone whenever directed by warning signs or service center to replace the screen. Damage instructions. -
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 flash or light, avoid Important usage information using it 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. - 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 traveling in remote or areas without signal coverage, Handle SIM cards and memory cards plan an alternate method of contacting emergency with care...
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Page 15: Correct Disposal Of This Product
For more information about the SAR and related EU USB cable) should not be disposed of with other standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website. household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human... -
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 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 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.
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Page 19: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
You can purchase 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: Speaker Front camera lens for video calls Speaker Rear Display camera lens Multifunction 4-way Battery cover jack navigation key Camera key... -
Page 21: Keys
Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle Function Dial mode, retrieve recently dialed, missed, or received numbers Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display Turn the phone on and off (press Power/ Scroll through menu options; In Idle and hold);... -
Page 22: Display
Display Function Enter special characters or perform Your phone’s display consists of three areas: special functions; In Idle mode, Special press and hold [ ] for the silent Icon line function profile; press and hold [ ] to enter Displays various icons a pause between numbers Text and graphic area Displays messages,... -
Page 23: Icons
Icons Icon Definition Alarm activated Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Memory card inserted Icon Definition Bluetooth activated Signal strength Music playback in progress GPRS network connected Music playback paused EDGE network connected FM radio on UMTS network connected FM radio suspended HSDPA network connected New text message (SMS) -
Page 24: 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 (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To mobile phone use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card. - Page 25 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with 4. Replace the battery cover. the gold-colored contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM or USIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.
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Page 26: 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 27: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
Insert a memory card (optional) 3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card facing up. 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 28 5. Lock the memory card cover. 6. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, remove the battery cover and battery, unlock and lift the memory card cover, and remove the memory card.
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Page 29: 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 press <Confirm> (if necessary). 3. When the setup wizard opens, customize your Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen. -
Page 30: Access Menus
To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or the Confirm key to Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. confirm the highlighted option. 4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ Follow all posted warnings and directions from to return to Idle mode. -
Page 31: Switch Applications
4. Press <Save>, or press <Options> → Save. • Internet: launch the web browser • Games and more: access the Games and To deactivate the shortcut toolbar, in Menu more menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Home screen → Shortcuts toolbar → Off. 2. -
Page 32: Change Your Ringtone
Change your ringtone Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Home screen. profiles. 2. Scroll to the profile you are using. 2. Scroll left or right to Image. 3. -
Page 33: Lock Your Phone
• Samsung is not responsible for any loss of Set menu shortcuts passwords or private information or other 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone damages caused by illegal software. -
Page 34: Use Basic Call Functions
Use basic call functions Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call key up or down. functions. Use the speakerphone feature Make a call 1. During a call, press the Confirm key → <Yes> to 1. -
Page 35: Send And View Messages
4. Press <Options> → Add multimedia and add • To redial the last call, press the headset button and then press it again. an item. 5. Press <Options> → Advanced → Add subject. • To answer a call, press the headset button. •... -
Page 36: Enter Text
Enter text Mode Function Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to When entering text, you can change the text input Number enter a number. mode: Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to • Press and hold [ ] to select an input mode. Symbol enter a symbol. -
Page 37: Add And Find Contacts
Add and find contacts 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. • call the contact by pressing [ Add a new contact •... -
Page 38: Capture Videos
3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any Capture videos adjustments. 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to • To change the preview screen, press the turn on the camera. Navigation key up ( 2. -
Page 39: Listen To Music
5. Press the Confirm key or the Camera key to start Listen to the FM radio recording. 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s 6. Press < > or the Camera key to stop recording. multifunction jack. The video is saved automatically. 2. - Page 40 (press within 2 • Download from the wireless web. p. 34 seconds); Scan backward in a file (press and hold) • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Navigation • Right: Skip forward; Scan forward PC Studio. p. 45 in a file (press and hold) •...
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Page 41: Browse The Web
Browse the web Bookmark your favorite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Bookmarks. Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web 2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark. pages. • You may incur additional charges for 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). accessing the web and downloading media. - Page 42 Connect to Google Mail To get directions to a specific destination, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps. 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Mail. 2. Select Menu → Get Directions. 2. Set up your Google account and sign in. 3.
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Page 43: 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 44 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
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Page 45: Call An International Number
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if Reject a call necessary). To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ hear a busy tone. To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, Call an international number use the auto rejection. -
Page 46: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
9. Press <Options> → Save. Set speed dial numbers 10. Press <Save>. 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 2. Scroll to a contact to assign to a speed dial Use advanced phonebook functions number. 3. Press <Options> → Add to speed dial. Learn to create your namecard, set speed dial numbers, and create groups of contacts. -
Page 47: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
Create a group of contacts Use advanced messaging functions By creating groups of contacts, you can assign Learn to create templates, use templates to create group names, ringtones, and caller ID photos to new messages, and create message folders. each group or send messages and emails to an entire group. -
Page 48: Insert Text Templates In New Messages
3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject Create a message from a multimedia and desired attachments, to use as your template template. p. 28 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates 4. Press <Options> → Save as template to save →... -
Page 49: Use Advanced Camera Functions
Use advanced camera functions Capture a series of photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to Learn how to capture photos in various modes and turn on the camera. customize camera settings. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to Capture photos in Smile shot mode landscape view. -
Page 50: Capture Divided Photos
4. Select the number of photos. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Confirm key or the Camera key to take photos for each segment. 6. Press the Confirm key or the Camera key to take the first photo. -
Page 51: Customize Camera Settings
Use camera options Before capturing a video, press < > to access the following options: Before capturing a photo, press < > to access the following options: Option Function Recording mode Change the recording mode Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option Shooting mode Change the shooting mode White balance... -
Page 52: Use Advanced Music Functions
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the Adjust the quality of your video multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Quality clips 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the Viewfinder mode Change the preview screen PC to the phone. Audio recording... - Page 53 Copy music files to a memory card Synchronize your phone with Windows Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → PC connections → Media player → <Save>. connections →...
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Page 54: Create A Playlist
Create a playlist Customize your music player settings 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player. Playlists. 2. Press <Options> → Player settings. 2. Select Create playlist. 3. Adjust the settings to customize your music 3. -
Page 55: Store Radio Stations Automatically
Store radio stations automatically 3. Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. 4. Select a radio station to add to the favorite list. 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s 5. Press <Options> → Add to Favorites. multifunction jack. -
Page 56: 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 57: 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 Applications → 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s Bluetooth → Search for new devices. applications that you want to send. 2. -
Page 58: Activate The Mobile Tracker
Activate the mobile tracker 8. Scroll down and enter the sender’s name. 9. Press the Confirm key → <Accept>. When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will Make fake calls automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your You can simulate an incoming call when you want to phone. -
Page 59: Record And Play Voice Memos
5. When you are finished speaking, press the Record and play voice memos Navigation key down. Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. 6. Press <Set> to use the recording as a response for fake calls. Record a voice memo 7. -
Page 60: Edit Images
3. Control playback using the following keys: 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option Function → <Done>. Confirm Pause or resume playback 5. When you are finished, press the Confirm key. Volume Adjust the volume 6. -
Page 61: Transform An Image
3. Move the rectangle over the area you want to Transform an image apply the blur effect and press <Options> → 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-3 Blur → <Done>. in “Apply effects to images.” To resize or reshape the rectangle, press 2. -
Page 62: Print Images
3. Move the rectangle over the area you want to 4. Move or resize the visual feature or text and crop and press the Confirm key → <Done>. press the Confirm key. To resize or reshape the rectangle, press 5. Save the edited image with a new file name. <Options>... -
Page 63: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web
Upload photos and videos to the 4. Select the destinations you want to add and press <Save>. If you pressed <Options> → Update lists, new destination sites are added to the list Learn to post your photos and videos to photo automatically. -
Page 64: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications
5. Enter the post details and <Options> → Option Function Upload. Set your phone to upload files Upload 6. Enter the user ID and password of the to a destination automatically at reservation the scheduled time destination (if necessary). Account Log in to website or blog or log You can also upload media files from Camera manager... -
Page 65: Synchronize Data
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 66: Use The Rss Reader
Start synchronization 3. Enter the address of an RSS feed and press <OK>. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → 4. To add more feeds, repeat steps 2-3 above. Synchronize. 2. Select a synchronization profile. Read RSS feeds 3. Press <Continue> to start synchronization with 1. -
Page 67: Create And View World Clocks
Create and view world clocks Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set with two different time zones on your display. world clocks to appear on your display. After you have saved world clocks, Create a world clock 1. -
Page 68: Set And Use Alarms
Set and use alarms Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Learn to set and control alarms for important events. • Press <OK> or the Confirm key to stop the alarm Set a new alarm without snooze. 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. •... -
Page 69: Use The Calculator
Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calculator. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Press <Set>. display to perform basic mathematical 3. -
Page 70: Create New Tasks
Create new tasks Manage your calendar 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Task. Learn to change the calendar view and create events. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 3. Enter the details of the task. Change the calendar view 4. Press <Options> → Save. 1. -
Page 71: View Events
View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view events by event types, 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar. 2. -
Page 72: Troubleshooting
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 or USIM card is blocked, usually the following codes: as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly... - Page 73 The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Another caller cannot reach you. Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is installed • Ensure that your phone is turned on. correctly. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
- Page 74 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-colored contacts with a clean, soft cloth and •...
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