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Assembling

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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured 

contacts facing down.

If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can only 

use your device’s non-network services and some 

menus.

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

If the device is on, press and hold [

] and select 

Power off

 to turn it off.

Remove the back cover.

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you 

remove the back cover.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy 5 GT-I5503T

Page 1: ...GT I5503T usermanual ...

Page 2: ...m the actual product Content in this user manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject to change without prior notice Refer to www samsung com for the latest version of the user manual Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Goog...

Page 3: ...t familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to per...

Page 4: ...copyrights are the property of their respective owners Copyright Copyright 2011 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws 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 withou...

Page 5: ...ting started 17 Turn your device on and off 17 Get to know your device 17 Use the touch screen 21 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 22 Get to know the idle screen 22 Access applications 24 Customise your device 26 Enter text 30 Download applications from Android Market 34 Download files from the web 35 Synchronise data 35 Communication 37 Calling 37 ...

Page 6: ...cts 66 Calendar 70 Memo 71 Web 72 Browser 72 Layar 75 Maps 76 Latitude 78 Places 78 Navigation 79 Google Search 80 Messages 41 Google Mail 44 Email 45 MyEmail 47 Talk 48 Social Hub 49 Entertainment 50 Camera 50 Gallery 57 Music 59 FM Radio 63 ...

Page 7: ...bile network sharing 91 PC connections 92 VPN connections 94 Tools 96 Clock 96 Calculator 97 My Files 97 Write and Go 98 News Weather 80 YouTube 81 Samsung Apps 83 Market 83 Apps 84 BigPond 84 FOXTEL 84 MySync 84 Navigator 84 Tribe 85 White Pages 85 Yellow Pages 85 ...

Page 8: ... 110 Accessibility 111 Date time 111 About phone 111 Troubleshooting 112 Safety precautions 118 Task Manager 98 Voice Search 99 Scan Code 100 Settings 101 Access the Settings menu 101 Wireless networks 101 Call settings 103 Sound 104 Display 104 Location security 105 Applications 106 Accounts sync 107 ...

Page 9: ...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 device Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module SIM card with subs...

Page 10: ...nsert a SIM or USIM card you can only use your device s non network services and some menus To install the SIM or USIM card and battery If the device is on press and hold 1 and select Power off to turn it off Remove the back cover 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover ...

Page 11: ...proved chargers and cables Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device When your battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message The battery icon will also be empty and blinking If the battery level becomes too low the device will automatically power off Recharge your battery to continue using your device Insert the batt...

Page 12: ...his is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If your device is not charging properly bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre When the battery is fully charged unplug the travel 4 adapter from the device and then from the power outlet Charge with a travel adapter Open the cover of the multifunction jack 1 Plug the small end of the travel adapter in...

Page 13: ...memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing this may cause damage to the device To save energy unplug the travel adapter when not in use The travel adapter does not have a power switch so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply The travel adap...

Page 14: ...emory cards but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure your device will ask you to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing ...

Page 15: ...cturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting user actions Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card first unmount it for safe removal In Idle mode select 1 Settings SD card phone storage Unmount SD card OK Remove the back cover 2 Push the memory card gently until it disengages from 3 the device Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot 4 Remove the memory card 5 Replac...

Page 16: ...Assembling 16 Attach a hand strap Remove the back cover 1 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over 2 the small projection Replace the back cover 3 ...

Page 17: ...warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals To use your device s non network services only switch to Flight mode Press and hold and select Flight mode Get to know your device Device layout Multifunction jack Confirm key Volume key Menu Home key Dial key Touch screen Earpiece Back Google Search Key Mo...

Page 18: ...o open the list of recent applications 4 way navigation Scroll through applications or menu options Confirm Confirm your input Back Google Search Press to return to the previous screen Press to access Google Search Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialled missed or received numbers Headset jack Speaker Internal antenna Back cover Camera ...

Page 19: ...Call diverting activated Missed call Speakerphone activated Uploading data Key Function Power End Turn on the device press and hold End a call Access the quick menus press and hold Lock the touch screen Volume Adjust the device s volume Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider Icon Definition No signal Signal strength GPRS network connected ...

Page 20: ...n progress FM radio turned on in the background Error occurred or caution required Battery power level 10 00AM Current time Icon Definition Downloading data Connected to PC USB tethering activated Wi Fi tethering activated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected GPS activated Synchronised with the web No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message ...

Page 21: ... it for more than 2 seconds to open a pop up option list Scroll Tap and drag your finger up down left or right to move to items on lists Drag and drop Tap and hold your finger on an item and then drag your finger to move the item Use the touch screen Your device s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions Learn basic actions to use the touch screen To avoid scratching the touc...

Page 22: ...ers To add items to the idle screen In Idle mode press 1 Add Double tap Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period To turn on the screen press any key except for the Volume key You can also adjust the backlight time From the application list select Settings Displ...

Page 23: ...ag the bottom of the list up Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWLAN connection feature p 88 Bluetooth Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature p 86 Select the item category 2 an item SamsungWidgets Android Widgets Add widgets Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen Telstra Services Add theTelstra services you want S...

Page 24: ...olding the application icon from the application list You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen Silent Activate or deactivate Silent mode Auto rotation Activate or deactivate the auto rotation Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets acc...

Page 25: ...dle screen Your device has a built in motion sensor that detects its orientation If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will automatically switch to landscape view To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device select Settings Display Auto rotate screen Organise applications You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing t...

Page 26: ...s Sound Audible selection Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device It can run more than one application at the same time However multitasking may cause hang ups freezing memory problems or additional power consumption To avoid these problems end unnecessary programs using the task manager In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Task Manager Active applications The list...

Page 27: ...papers provided on your device Adjust the volume of the ringtones In Idle mode press theVolume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume Switch to Silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the followings Press or select Keypad and tap and hold Press and hold and select Silent mode Open the shortcuts panel and select Silent You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silen...

Page 28: ...f security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software Set an unlock pattern In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location security Set up screen lock Pattern Activate animation for switching windows In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Display Animation Some animations or All animations Adjust the brightness of the display...

Page 29: ...Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location security Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Enter your PIN and select 2 OK See the on screen instructions and example patterns 2 and select Next Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at 3 least 4 dots Select 4 Continue Draw a pattern again to confirm 5 Select 6 Confirm Set an unlock PIN code In Idle mode open the applic...

Page 30: ...PIN lock is enabled you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times your SIM or USIM card will be blocked You must enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM or USIM card If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering an incorrect PUK bring the card to your service provider to unblock it Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters o...

Page 31: ...lays correctly select 4 to insert a space If the correct word does not display select an alternative word from the list that appears Repeat steps 1 4 to complete your text 5 Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters You can also tap the keys to enter text You can tap and hold a key to enter characters on the upper half of the key When you tap and hold a key until the character list appe...

Page 32: ...ic keys or writing 2 on the screen You can also use the following keys 6 7 5 1 2 4 3 Number Function 5 Enter text by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language 6 Insert a space To hide the Swype keyboard press To view help information for using the Swype keyboard select Enter text using the Samsung keypad Select 1 a text input method Option Function 3x4 Keypad S...

Page 33: ...rd In another application tap and hold the text input 6 field Select 7 Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field Number Function 1 Change case 2 Switch betweenT9 and ABC modes The dot turns green inT9 mode 3 Clear your input 4 Start a new line 5 Switch between Number mode Select to switch to Symbol mode 6 Change the text input method Access the keyboard settings tap and hold ...

Page 34: ...nstall OK Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform your device s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Your device will save user files from downloaded applications to th...

Page 35: ...synchronisation and vice versa This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Download files from the web When you download files or web applications from the web your device saves them in a memory card Files you download from the web can include viruses that will damage your device To lessen your risk only download files from sources you trust Some media files includ...

Page 36: ...ow Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation Set up a server account In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts sync Select 2 Add account an account type Follow the on screen instructions to complete the 3 account setup For online community services such as Facebook or MySpace enter your user name and password and select Log in Activate au...

Page 37: ... face your device automatically turns off and locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call 1 In Idle mode press or select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 or press to make a call To end the call press 3 End call or press Use the phonebook to sav...

Page 38: ...ing some calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance use the normal phone mode Answer a call 1 When a call comes in press When the device is ringing press theVolume key to adjust the volume or press and hold theVolume key down to mute the ringtone To end the call press 2 End call or press Reject a call When a call comes in press The caller will hear a busy tone Call an ...

Page 39: ...ixed Dialling Number FDN mode or call forwarding or waiting To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you press Mute To listen and talk to the other party via the headset press Bluetooth To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call press Hold To dial a second call press Add call and then dial a new number You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature To...

Page 40: ...ect 1 Settings Call settings Call forwarding Select a condition 2 Select a contact or enter a number to which calls will 3 be forwarded Your setting will be sent to the network Use Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode In FDN mode your device will restrict outgoing calls except for the numbers stored in the FDN list To activate FDN mode In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Call se...

Page 41: ...area For details contact your service provider Set call waiting Call waiting is a network feature to alert you of an incoming call while you are on a previous call In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Call settings Additional settings Call waiting Your setting will be sent to the network View call logs You can view logs of your calls filtered by their types In Idle mode press...

Page 42: ... a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact like a messenger Send a text message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select New message Enter a name or recipient number 2 Select 3 Type to compose and enter your message text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Select 4 Send to send the messa...

Page 43: ...s from the voice mail server 2 You must save the voice mail server number before accessing the server Your service provider can give you the number Select a contact 2 To view an attachment select the attachment item or From the message view use the following options To protect the message from being deleted tap and hold the message and select Lock message To edit and resend the message tap and hol...

Page 44: ...To forward the message to other people select Forward To add a star to the message select Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox When you access this application the Inbox screen appears The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provide...

Page 45: ...as Google Mail andYahoo or Manual setup for other company email accounts To view an attachment select Preview To save it to your device select Download To archive the message select Archive To delete the message select Delete To move to the previous or next message select or Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages adding stars to mark important messages or s...

Page 46: ...age will be held in the message thread list until you are online and in your service area Follow the on screen instructions 4 When you are finished setting up the email account the email messages are downloaded to your device If you have created more than two accounts you can switch between email accounts Press Accounts and select one you want to retrieve messages from Send an email message 1 In I...

Page 47: ...der s email service In Idle mode open the application list and select MyEmail View an email message When you open an email account you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages After retrieving email messages you can view them offline In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Email an email account Press 2 Refresh to update the messa...

Page 48: ... end the chat press 5 End chat Talk Learn to chat with friends and family via GoogleTalk This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Add friends to your friend list In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Talk The friend list shows all of your GoogleTalk contacts at a glance Press 2 Add friend Enter an email address of the friend and select 3 Send invit...

Page 49: ...rated communication application for email messages instant messages contacts or calendar information Visit socialhub samsungmobile com for more details In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Social Hub Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub 2 ...

Page 50: ...face appears only in the landscape orientation Tap the screen to hide or display icons in the viewfinder The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions Capture a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 ...

Page 51: ...o double tap the screen to zoom in or out To send a photo to others select Share To set the photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a contact select Set as To delete a photo select Delete Number Function 1 Check the camera status and settings Resolution Exposure metre type Number of photos you can take according to available memory Storage location 2 Change the shooting mode 3 Set whether to u...

Page 52: ...justments 4 Select 5 or press the Confirm key to take the first photo Capture a series of photos You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects This is useful when you are photographing children at play or a sporting event In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 Continuous Make any necessary adjustments 4 T...

Page 53: ... a photo Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Slowly move the device in any direction and align the 6 green frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the next photo Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo 7 Capture a photo in Smile shot mode Your...

Page 54: ...utter to make a sound when capturing a photo Reset Reset menus and shooting options Option Function Effects Apply a special effect such as sepia or black and white tones ISO Adjust the sensitivity of the camera imaging sensor Metering Select a type of exposure metre Image quality Set the quality level for your photos Before taking a photo select to access the following settings Setting Function Gu...

Page 55: ...a multimedia message or for saving normally 3 Adjust the brightness 4 Change the camcorder settings 5 Switch to the camera 6 Record a video 7 View the video you recorded last Record a video 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 to switch to the camcorder Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 4 adjustmen...

Page 56: ...uality Set the quality level for your videos Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 5 The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution Select 6 or press the Confirm key to start recording Select 7 or press the Confirm key to stop recording The video is saved automatically The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed Af...

Page 57: ... can occur when you open files View a photo 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Gallery Select a folder 2 Before recording a video select to access the following settings Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen Audio recording Turn the audio on or off Review Set the camera to display the recorded video Reset Reset menus and recording options Gallery...

Page 58: ...p right of the screen To view photos or videos captured on a specific date select the arrows on the tab at the bottom or drag the tab left or right Select a photo with no icon to view 4 While viewing a photo use the following options To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in or out select or You can also double tap the screen to zoom in or out To start a slideshow with photos and videos ...

Page 59: ...sages or on the web browser mid xmf rtttl imy rtx ota amr wav mxmf Some file formats are not supported depending on the software of the device If the file size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Number Function 2 Scan backward in a file 3 Scan forward in a file 4 Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar Share images or videos In Idle mode open the...

Page 60: ... hold Add music files to your memory card Start by transferring files to your memory card Download from the wireless web p 72 Download from a PC with a Samsung Kies p 93 Receive via Bluetooth p 87 Copy to your memory card p 93 Play music After transferring music files to your memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select a music category 2 a music file ...

Page 61: ...movies WOW HD significantly improves the playback quality of audio delivering a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with deep rich bass and high frequency clarity for crisp detail Create a playlist In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select a category 2 a music file Number Function 3 Move to a point of the file by dragging or tapping the bar 4 Open the playlist 5 Activate Shu...

Page 62: ...stem when a headset is connected Equalizer Select a default equaliser type Press 3 Add to playlist New Enter a title for your new playlist and select 4 Save To add more music files to the playlist play a file and 5 press Add to playlist the new playlist Use the party shuffle feature You can add all music files to the playlist that is currently playing In Idle mode open the application list and sel...

Page 63: ...io station FM Radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio To listen to the FM radio you must connect a headset which serves as the radio antenna Listen to the FM radio Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM Radio Select 3 Yes to start automatic tuning The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn o...

Page 64: ... to the favourites list Customise FM radio settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 FM Radio Press 2 Settings Number Function 5 Add the current radio station to the favourites list 6 Adjust the volume Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM Radio Select 3 Scan a scanning option The FM radio scans...

Page 65: ... Set whether or not to run the FM radio in the background while using other applications Show station ID Set whether or not to show the station ID on the FM radio screen Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information FM auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time ...

Page 66: ...a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Enter contact information 4 Select 5 Save to add the contact to memory You can also create a contact from the dialling screen In Idle mode press 1 or select Keypad and enter a phone number Select 2 Add to Contacts Select a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an accoun...

Page 67: ...nts to the contact by pressing Join contact edit the contact information by pressing Edit set the contact as your favourites by selecting on the top right of the screen Set a speed dial number In Idle mode select 1 Press 2 More Speed dial Select a location number 3 a contact Select a phone number if necessary 4 You can quickly dial this number by tapping and holding the location number from the di...

Page 68: ...ormat from a memory card to your device In Idle mode select 1 Press 2 Import Export Import from SD card Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts In Idle mode select 1 Press 2 Get friends Select an account 3 Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contact...

Page 69: ...Facebook MySpace andTwitter In Idle mode select 1 Activities Select an item you want to view 2 Select a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Select an option for importing a single contact file 4 multiple contact files or all contact files and select OK Select contact files to import and select 5 OK To export contacts from your ...

Page 70: ...ar Select a date on the calendar In month view days with 2 scheduled events are indicated by a blue bar To select today s date press Today Select an event to view its details 3 Calendar Learn to create and manage daily weekly or monthly events and set alarms to remind yourself of important events Create an event In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calendar Press 2 More New event En...

Page 71: ...s by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via an option Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen 1 Select a reminder to view more details about the 2 event To snooze or dismiss the reminder select 3 Snooze all or Dismiss all Memo Learn to record important inform...

Page 72: ...e web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Browse web pages In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Browser to launch a specified homepage To access a specific web page select the URL input field enter the web address URL of the web page and select Navigate web pages with the fo...

Page 73: ...le pages and switch back and forth between them To reload the current web page press Refresh To go to a next page in history press Forward To bookmark the current web page press More Add bookmark To search for text on the web page press More Find on page To select text on the web page press More Select text Highlight the text you want with your finger The highlighted text is copied to the clipboar...

Page 74: ...URL 4 Select 5 OK From the bookmark list tap and hold a bookmark and use the following options To open the web page in the current window select Open Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Browser Select the URL input field 2 Select 3 and say a keyword into your device s microp...

Page 75: ...e information with others In Idle mode open the application list and select Layar This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider To open the web page in a new window select Open in new window To edit the bookmark details select Edit bookmark To add the bookmark shortcut to the idle screen select Add shortcut to Home To send the web address URL of the web page to other...

Page 76: ...sted GPS Set the device to download data automatically to improve GPS functionality Maps Learn to use Google Maps to find your location search the online map for streets cities or countries and get directions To receive better GPS signals avoid using your device in the following conditions between buildings in tunnels or underground passages or inside buildings in poor weather around high voltage ...

Page 77: ... 4 select Go Select a travel route to view details of your trip 5 Search for a specific location In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Maps If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select OK The map will display your current location Press 3 Search Enter a keyword for the location and select 4 To zoom in or out select or To view a list of all results for your search...

Page 78: ...provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Places Select 6 The route is indicated on the map To view only the single part of the route select or When you are finished press 7 More Clear Map Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends locations via Google Latitude This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode...

Page 79: ...ontacts Starred Places Select your destination from the list of your starred places Select 4 Install to use voice guided navigation if necessary Select a category 2 Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category Select a place name to view its details 3 To view the place on the map select 4 To view the route to the place select To view the phone numbe...

Page 80: ...ther settings and clear the check box next to Use my location Then select a location in Set location Follow the route indicated on the map and the voice 5 guide To view directions in text form select To end the navigation press 6 Exit Navigation Google Search You can search for applications or data in your device and specific data on the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Goog...

Page 81: ... landscape view 4 Control playback with the following keys 5 2 1 Read news articles In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 News Weather Select a news topic at the top of the screen 2 Select an article to open it 3 To add news topics press Settings News settings Select news topics YouTube Learn to view and share videos viaYouTube This feature may be unavailable depending on your region...

Page 82: ...3 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 4 Select 5 or press the Confirm key to start recording Select 6 or press the Confirm key to stop recording Select 7 Save to upload the video that you have recorded Number Function 1 Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar 2 Change the quality of the display Share videos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 YouTube Select...

Page 83: ...d select 8 Sing in Enter details of the upload and select 9 Upload Samsung Apps Samsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of applications directly to your device Featuring a wealth of games news reference social networking navigation health related applications and more Samsung Apps gives you instant access to a huge choice of mobile experience Your device gets smarter wit...

Page 84: ...the online map for streets or cities and get directions In Idle mode open the application list and select Navigator Apps You can view and download applications In Idle mode open the application list and select Apps BigPond Learn to access the homepage of your service provider s web service You can perform various functions such as receiving news and weather updates downloading various applications...

Page 85: ...le mode open the application list and select Tribe White Pages You can access theWhite Pages website to search for people In Idle mode open the application list and select White Pages Yellow Pages You can access theYellow Pages website to search for businesses In Idle mode open the application list and select Yellow Pages ...

Page 86: ...Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible ...

Page 87: ... and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless networks Bluetooth settings Scan devices Select a device 2 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the 3 other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and select OK Alternatively select Accept to match the PIN between your device and the device When the owner of the other dev...

Page 88: ...lect 4 Connect When prompted enter the PIN for the Bluetooth 2 wireless feature and select OK if necessary Select 3 Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device if necessary Received data is saved to the bluetooth folder Wi Fi Learn to use your device s wireless networking capabilities to activate and connect to any wireless local area network WLAN compatible with the IEE...

Page 89: ...re Option Function Media server name Enter a name for your device as a media server Add aWLAN manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless networks Wi Fi settings AddWi Fi network Enter the SSID for the network and select the security 2 type Set the security settings depending on the selected 3 security type Select 4 Save AllShare Learn to use the Digital Living N...

Page 90: ...ist and select 1 AllShare Select 2 Play file from server on another player via my phone Your device automatically searches for DLNA enabled devices Option Function Share media Turn on video sharing image sharing or music sharing with other DLNA enabled devices Access point network Select a connection profile to use for DLNA connections Upload from other devices Set whether or not to accept the upl...

Page 91: ...tion Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that will be shown to external devices Security Select the security type Select a device as the media server the one that 3 contains media files Select a media category and 4 files Select 5 Add to playlist Select a player the one that will play the media file 6 Playback begins at the selected player Control playback using icons of your devic...

Page 92: ... and select 2 Settings Wireless networks Tethering portable hotspot Select 3 USB tethering to activate the USB tethering feature Your device shares the mobile network connection on your PC To stop sharing the network connection clear the check box next to USB tethering The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC s operating system PC connections Learn to connect yo...

Page 93: ...lect 3 UMS mode only OK Open the folder to view files 4 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 5 Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC You can download the program from the Samsung website www samsung com kies Using a PC data cable connect the multifunction jack 1 on your device to a PC When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC Select 2 KIES OK Ru...

Page 94: ...torage To disconnect the device to the PC click the USB device icon on theWindows task bar and click the option to safely remove the mass storage device Then remove the PC data cable from the PC Otherwise you may lose data stored on the memory card or damage the memory card VPN connections You can create virtual private networks VPN and connect to your private network securely through a public net...

Page 95: ...nd select 3 Connect Option Function Set IPSec pre shared key Enter a pre shared key Enable L2TP secret Set to use the L2TP secret password Set L2TP secret Enter the L2TP secret password Set user certificate Select a user certificate that the VPN server uses to identify you You can import certificates from theVPN server or download from the web Set CA certificate Select a certificate authority CA c...

Page 96: ...n off the backlight of the dispay select To create or delete an alarm select To play a slideshow with photos in Gallery select To launch the music player select To return to the idle screen select Set a new alarm In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Clock Press 2 Add alarm Set alarm details 3 When you are finished select 4 Done Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Select Dismiss to s...

Page 97: ...o perform basic mathematical operations Press 3 Advanced panel to use scientific calculator My Files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images videos music sound clips and other types of files stored a memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 My Files Select a folder 2 a file To move up one level in the file directory select Up To return to the Home directory sel...

Page 98: ...ns and memory information In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Task Manager To change the view mode select View by To sort files or folders select List by To use additional features using files such as moving copying or renaming options select More Write and Go Learn to enter text and send it as a message upload it to a community website or save it as a memo or calendar event In Idl...

Page 99: ...arches for information and web pages related to the keyword Select the item s name you want to access 4 To watch the video tutorial select Watch a video from the help screen Use the following options 2 Active applications View the list of all the applications currently running on your device Package View the package size of applications installed on your device RAM manager Check and manage the RAM...

Page 100: ... and select 1 Scan Code Position the device over the QR code so that the 2 frame on the viewfinder aligns with the edges of the QR code The device automatically captures and reads the information from the QR code When decoding is completed the QR code data is displayed in an appropriate format View saved QR codes In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Scan Code Press 2 History a QR co...

Page 101: ...on your device You can use only non network services Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Turn theWLAN feature on or off p 88 Network notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available AddWi Fi network AddWLAN networks Bluetooth settings Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off p 86 Device name Set a Bluetooth name for your device Visible Set your device to be visible to ot...

Page 102: ...i hotspot Activate theWi Fi tethering feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs or other devices through the WLAN feature ConfigureWi Fi hotspot Configure network settings to use your device as an access point VPN settings Set upVirtual Private Network VPN server connections p 94 Mobile network Set the device to use data connection Mobile network settings Data roaming Set t...

Page 103: ...ll waiting Allow incoming call alerts when a call is already in progress Call settings Customise the settings for calling features Fixed Dialing Numbers Enable FDN Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to number in the FDN list You must enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and reboot the device Change PIN2 Change the PIN2 which is used to protect the primary PIN FDN list ...

Page 104: ...nimation when you switch between windows Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device Silent mode Activate Silent mode to mute the device Vibrate Set when the device will vibrate for various events Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos alarm ringtones system...

Page 105: ...ificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various applications Location security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card and GPS functionality Use wireless networks Set the device to use the wireless networking for checking locations if supported in an application Use GPS satellites Enable the GPS functionality for checking locations if supported in an applicat...

Page 106: ...nnection WLAN or packet switched data network to get application update notification from Samsung Apps This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Install from SD card Install encrypted certificates that are stored on a memory card Set password Create and confirm a password for accessing credentials Clear storage Erase the credential contents from the device and re...

Page 107: ...you are entering a keyword Accounts sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation Background data Select this setting to use the auto sync feature The auto sync will run in the background without opening applications synchronise data Auto sync Set the device to synchronise contact calendar and email data automatically Privacy Change the settings for mana...

Page 108: ...the device to automatically capitalise the first letter after a final punctuation mark such as a period question mark or exclamation mark Use My Location Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services Search history Set the device to show the search history of your Google account Manage search history Manage the search history of your Google account Searcha...

Page 109: ...to full stop Set the device to insert a period when you double tap the space bar Handwriting settings Set the recognition time in Handwriting mode Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad Show complete trace Set to display the trace of your dragging on the keyboard Word choice window Set how often the word list will display Speed vs accuracy Set the balance for the speed and accura...

Page 110: ...e Speech rate Select a speed for the text to speech feature Language Select a language for the text to speech feature Engines View the text to speech engines downloaded from Android Market Voice input output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text to speech feature Voice recognizer settings Language Select a language for the Google voice recognition SafeSearch Set the device to f...

Page 111: ... accessibility features Accessibility Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded such asTalkback or Kickback which provide voice melody or vibration feedback Accessibility services Select an accessibility application to use This option is available only when you downloaded accessibility applications on your device Date time Access and alter the following settings to control how time...

Page 112: ...ture by using the Lock SIM card menu Code Try this to solve the problem PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device display...

Page 113: ...ed off simultaneously press the Volume key up and down and then press When an exclamation mark appears press to reboot The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly try the following Remove any protective covers from the touch screen Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not r...

Page 114: ...ted Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network ...

Page 115: ...d Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact s phone number The device beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to contin...

Page 116: ...ense or key to play the file Ensure that your device supports the file type Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna Without a headset connected the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations To use the FM radio first ensure that the headset is properly connected Next scan for and save the a...

Page 117: ...connect to if necessary Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and upda...

Page 118: ...ttery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Do not use your device during a thunderstorm Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion Li Ion battery For safe disposal of your Li Ion batteries contact your nearest authorised service centre Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Sams...

Page 119: ...ufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Protect the device batteries and chargers from damage A...

Page 120: ...in sleet snow ice and heavy traffic can be hazardous Do not take notes or look up phone numbers Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility of driving safely Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery Always comply with ...

Page 121: ...ll 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 Use your device to call for help Dial a local emergency number i...

Page 122: ...eries only for their intended purposes Do not store your device in hot or cold areas Use your device at 20 C to 50 C Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 C Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time such as on the dashboard of a car Store the battery at 0 C to 40 C Do not store your device with such meta...

Page 123: ...sing 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 Doing so may damage the device or cause explosion If children use the device make sure that they use the device properly When...

Page 124: ...amage to your device and will void your manufacturer s warranty 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 Centre Do not disassemble or puncture the battery as this can cause explosion or fire Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clo...

Page 125: ...r damage to the card or device Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devices Do not touch gold coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects If dirty wipe the card with a soft cloth Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or circumstances Before travelling in remote or u...

Page 126: ... of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system As SAR is measured utilising the devices highest transmitting power the actual SAR of this device while operating is typically below that indicated above This is due to automatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network TheWorld Health Organization has sta...

Page 127: ...e providers Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright patent trademark and or other intellectual property laws Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorised by the content owner or service provider With...

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Page 129: ...r the phone number of Samsung Service Centre see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product Declaration of Conformity R TTE We Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM Mobile Phone GT I5503T to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and or other normative documents SAFETY EN 60950 1 2001 A11...

Page 130: ...der www samsung com Printed in Korea GH68 29259C English TEL 06 2011 Rev 1 0 To install Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website 1 www samsung com kies and install it on your PC Using a PC data cable connect your device to your PC 2 Select 3 KIES OK Refer to the Kies help for more information ...

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