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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GT-E2152 user manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to "Introducing your mobile phone," "Assembling and preparing your mobile phone," and "Using basic functions."...
  • Page 3 • Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. • You may upgrade your mobile phone’s software by accessing www.samsungmobile.com.

  • Page 4: Instructional Icons

    No part of this user manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
  • Page 5 Trademarks • SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. • Windows Media Player is a registered ®...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introducing your mobile phone .......8 Phone layout ...............9 Icons ................11 Assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...12 Install the SIM card and battery ........12 Charge the battery ............13 Insert a memory card (optional) ........14 Using basic functions..........15 Turn your phone on or off ..........15 Access menus ............16 Use the smart home screen ........17 Customize your phone ..........19...
  • Page 7 Use advanced camera functions ......38 Use advanced music functions .........42 Using tools and applications .........44 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ......44 Activate and send an SOS message ......46 Make fake calls ............47 Record and play voice memos .........47 Edit images ...............48 Upload photos and videos to the web ......49 Use Java-powered games and applications .....49 Create a world clock ..........50...

  • Page 8: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone. • Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your phone.

  • Page 9: Phone Layout

    Phone layout...

  • Page 10: Alphanumeric Keys

    Torchlight key Keypad lock key Activate or deactivate the In Idle mode, lock or unlock torch light the keypad (press and hold)  ► "Activate the torch light" 4-way navigation key Softkeys In ldle mode, access user- Perform actions indicated at defined menus; In Menu the bottom of the display mode, scroll through menu...

  • Page 11: Icons

    Icons Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen. Icon Definition Signal strength Call in progress Call diverting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Bluetooth activated Alarm activated Memory card inserted...

  • Page 12: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and battery and insert the SIM cards. Back cover SIM card Insert the battery and replace the back cover.

  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Plug the small end of the supplied travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter. Do not remove the battery while connected to the travel adapter.

  • Page 14: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 2 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.

  • Page 15: Using Basic Functions

    Using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on or off To turn your phone on, Press and hold [ Enter your PIN and press < OK> (if necessary). Press <...

  • Page 16: Access Menus

    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.

  • Page 17: Use The Smart Home Screen

    Use the smart home screen The smart home screen allows you to access your favorite applications and contacts and view upcoming events or tasks. You can customize the smart home screen to fit your preferences and needs. When you are using the smart home screen, the Navigation key does not access shortcuts.

  • Page 18: Shortcuts Toolbar

    To access the smart home idle items Press the Navigation key to scroll through the items on the smart home screen and press the Confirm key to select an item. The following items are available. Available items may vary depending on your service provider.

  • Page 19: Customize Your Phone

    Scroll to Shortcuts toolbar and press <Options> → Edit shortcuts. Select a menu to change or an empty location. Select Edit. Select the menus you want. Press the Navigation key right to select submenus (if necessary). Press < Save>. Customize your phone To switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or unsilence your phone.

  • Page 20: Manage Your Sim Cards

    To set menu shortcuts When you are using the smart home screen, the Navigation key does not access shortcuts. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone → Shortcuts. Select a key to use as a shortcut. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key. Manage your SIM cards Your phone supports the use of two SIM cards, enabling the use of two subscriptions.

  • Page 21: Use Basic Call Functions

    Set the starting and ending time to change subscription. Select < Save>. To change the names and icons of the SIM cards In Idle mode, press and hold [ Select Register card. Select a SIM card. Select Card name and change the name for the SIM card.
  • Page 22 To adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress, press the Navigation key up or down to adjust the volume. To use the speakerphone feature During a call, press the Confirm key to activate the speaker.

  • Page 23: Send And View Messages

    Send and view messages To send a text or multimedia message In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message. Enter a recipient number and scroll down. Enter your message text. ► p. For sending as a text message, skip to step 5. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4. Press <...

  • Page 24: Enter Text

    Enter your message text. Press < Options> → Attach items and add an item (if necessary). Press the Confirm key to send the message. To view an email Messages → Email In Menu mode, select inbox. Press < Download>. Select an email or a header. If you selected a header, press <...
  • Page 25 • Press [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. • Press and hold [ ] to select an input method, or change the input language. T9 mode Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. When the word displays correctly, press [ to insert a space.

  • Page 26: Add And Find Contacts

    To use other features for text input • To move the cursor, press the Navigation key. • To delete characters one by one, press <Clear>. To quickly delete characters, press and hold <Clear>. • To insert a space between characters, press [0].

  • Page 27: Use Basic Camera Functions

    To find a contact Contacts. In Menu mode, select Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find. Select the contact’s name from the contact list. Use basic camera functions To capture photos In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.

  • Page 28: Listen To Music

    To capture videos In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. Press [ 1] to switch to Recording mode. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. Press the Confirm key to start recording. Press the Confirm key or < Stop>...

  • Page 29: Key Function

    When the current radio signal is weak, plug a headset. To listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. ► p. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. ► p. 42 • Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. • Copy to your memory card. ► p.

  • Page 30: Browse The Web

    After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, In Menu mode, select Music. Select a music category → a music file. Control playback using the following keys: Function Confirm Pause or resume playback • Left: Move to previous track (press within 3 seconds); Scan backward in a file (press and hold) Navigation •...
  • Page 31 Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Confirm Select an item <Back> Return to the previous page <Options> Access a list of browser options To bookmark your favorite web pages In Menu mode, select Internet.

  • Page 32: Using Advanced Functions

    Using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions To view and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Press <...
  • Page 33 To hold a call or retrieve a held call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. To dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: Press <...
  • Page 34 To make a multiparty call (conference call) Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call. While connected to the first party, call the second party. The first party is automatically placed on hold. When connected to the second party, press <Options> → Conference call.
  • Page 35 To reject a call To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will hear a busy tone. To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, use the auto rejection. To activate the auto rejection and set up the reject list, In Menu mode, select Settings → Call → All calls → Auto reject.

  • Page 36: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Use advanced phonebook functions To create your namecard In Menu mode, select Contacts. Press < Options> → Settings → My namecard. Enter your personal details and press the Confirm key. To create a group of contacts In Menu mode, select Contacts. Scroll left or right to Groups.

  • Page 37: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Use advanced messaging functions To create a text template In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders → Templates. Press < Create> to open a new template window. Enter your text and press the Confirm key to save the template. To insert text templates in new messages In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message.

  • Page 38: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Select a device. Enter your message and press the Confirm key. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device's Bluetooth PIN, or press <Yes> to send the message. Use advanced camera functions To capture a series of photos In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera.
  • Page 39 Select an image layout and press the Confirm key. Make any necessary adjustments. Press the Confirm key to take photos for each segment. To capture photos with decorative frames In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. Press < Options>.
  • Page 40 Option Function Effects Apply a special effect Exposure Select a type of exposure meter metering Before capturing a video, press <Options> to access the following options: Option Function Mode Switch to camera or camcorder Recording mode Change the recording mode Resolution Change the resolution option White balance...
  • Page 41 Option Function Viewfinder mode Change the preview screen Set the camera to display the Review captured image Set the camera shutter to make a Shutter sound sound when capturing a photo Select a memory location for storing Storage captured photos Shortcut info View the shortcut information Before capturing a video, press <Options>...

  • Page 42: Use Advanced Music Functions

    PC. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information. To transfer data from a PC to your phone, you need Windows XP Service Pack 2.
  • Page 43 To create a playlist In Menu mode, select Music. Press < Options> → Create playlist. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the Confirm key. Select the new playlist. Press < Add> → Tracks. Select the files you want to include and press <Add>.

  • Page 44: Using Tools And Applications

    To set up your favorite station list Applications → FM In Menu mode, select radio. Select a radio station to add to the favorite station list. Press < Options> → Add to → Favorites. Select an empty location you want to set. You can access your favorite stations by pressing the location number on the keypad from the FM radio screen.
  • Page 45 Press < Change> to select On. To allow other devices to locate your phone, scroll down to My phone’s visibility and press <Change> → Always on. To find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth. Press the Confirm key. Select a device.

  • Page 46: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and press <OK> (if necessary). Press < Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device (if necessary). Activate and send an SOS message In an emergency, you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help.

  • Page 47: Make Fake Calls

    To send an SOS message With the keys locked, press [ ] four times to send an SOS message to preset numbers. The phone switches to SOS mode and sends the preset SOS message. To exit SOS mode, press [ Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations.

  • Page 48: Edit Images

    To play a voice memo From the voice recorder screen, press <Options> → Go to My voice clips. Select a file. Edit images Applications → Image In Menu mode, select editor. Select the image you want to edit. Press the Confirm key. Scroll left or right to an editing option. Select an option or set the area you want, and press <Apply>.

  • Page 49: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    Upload photos and videos to the Post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs. In Menu mode, select Communications → Communities. Select a website you want and select Yes. Enter your user ID and password, and select Sign In. Share photos, videos, or messages with friends and family.

  • Page 50: Create A World Clock

    Create a world clock In Menu mode, select Organizer → World clock. Press the Confirm key. Scroll left or right to a time zone and press <Add>. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-3 above. Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events.

  • Page 51: Use The Calculator

    To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Press < Confirm> or the Confirm key to stop the alarm. • Press < Snooze> to silence the alarm for the snooze period. To deactivate an alarm In Menu mode, select Organizer → Alarms.

  • Page 52: Convert Currencies Or Measurements

    Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode, select Organizer → Converter → a conversion type. Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields. Set a countdown timer In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. Enter the time to count down and press <Start>. Press [ ] → <Yes>...

  • Page 53: Create New Tasks

    When you are finished, press < Stop>. Press < Reset> to clear recorded times. Create new tasks In Menu mode, select Organizer → Task. Create>. Press < Enter the details of the task. Press < Save> or the Confirm key. Create a text memo In Menu mode, select Organizer → Memo.

  • Page 54: Activate The Torch Light

    To create an event In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar. Press < Options> → Create → an event type. Enter the details of the event. Save> or the Confirm key. Press < To view events In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar. Select a date on the calendar. Select an event to view its details. Activate the torch light The torch light feature helps you see in dark places by making the flash as bright as possible.

  • Page 55: Back Up Your Data

    Back up your data Use Backup manager to back up your data, such as messages, contacts, and tasks to your memory card or My files. If necessary, you can restore them to your phone. To back up your data In Menu mode, select Settings → Back-up manager.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the phone.
  • Page 57 Your phone displays "No networks found" or "Network error" • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription.

  • Page 58: Audio Quality Is Poor

    Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. Audio quality is poor •...
  • Page 59 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient memory and battery power available to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: •...
  • Page 60 Samsung Service Center. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a number of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone, try the following: •...
  • Page 61 A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC • Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your phone. • Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your PC.

  • Page 62: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Warning: To prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect the charger by pulling on the cord...
  • Page 63 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or devices. • Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators.
  • Page 64 Do not use your device near other electronic devices Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your device may interfere with other electronic devices. Do not use your device near a pacemaker • Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible, as your device can interfere with the pacemaker.
  • Page 65 Turn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal. Your device may interfere with the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft. Electronic devices in a motor vehicle may malfunction due to the radio frequency of your device Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio frequency of your device.
  • Page 66 • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic. Place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. • Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
  • Page 67 Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction. Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20°...
  • Page 68 Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...

  • Page 69: Protect Your Hearing

    You can be injured or damage the device if you fall. Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Center. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.

  • Page 70: Intended Use

    Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Center to have it repaired. Do not use the device for anything other than its...

  • Page 71: Certification Information

    RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station. By automatically emitting lower levels when possible, your device reduces your overall exposure to RF energy. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung website.

  • Page 72: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 73 Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 74 Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control. Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device.
  • Page 75 Some 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.:GH68-29602A www.samsungmobile.com English (SEA). 07/2010. Rev. 1.1...

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