Samsung Galaxy Galaxy 551 User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...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 Google...

Page 3: ...Power Lock key Sound sources wallpapers and images provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user Please keep this manual for future reference Instructional icons Before you sta...

Page 4: ...er license from SRS Labs Inc Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide 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 in...

Page 5: ...Usingthismanual 5 Wi Fi theWi Fi CERTIFIED logo and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 6: ...and strap 17 Getting started 18 Turn your device on and off 18 Get to know your device 18 Use the touch screen 22 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 24 Get to know the idle screen 24 Access applications 26 Customise your device 28 Enter text 32 Download applications from Android Market 34 Download files from the web 35 Synchronise data 36 ...

Page 7: ...r 71 Memo 72 Voice recorder 73 Web 74 Internet 74 Maps 77 Latitude 80 Places 80 Navigation 81 Google Search 81 Communication 38 Calling 38 Messaging 42 Google Mail 44 Email 46 Talk 48 Social Hub 49 Entertainment 50 Camera 50 Gallery 59 Music 60 FM Radio 63 ...

Page 8: ...manager 97 Voice Search 98 Settings 99 Access the Settings menu 99 Wireless and networks 99 Call settings 100 YouTube 82 News Weather 83 Samsung Apps 84 Market 84 Connectivity 85 Bluetooth 85 Wi Fi 87 AllShare 88 Mobile network sharing 90 PC connections 92 VPN connections 93 ...

Page 9: ...Troubleshooting 109 Safety precautions 115 Index 125 Sound 101 Display 102 Location and security 103 Applications 104 Accounts and sync 105 Privacy 105 SD card and phone storage 105 Locale and text 105 Voice input and output 107 Accessibility 108 ...

Page 10: ...e or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer s warranty The items supplied with your device may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer The supplied accessories perform best for your device Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compat...

Page 11: ...ch as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To use UMTS or HSDPA services you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module USIM card To install the SIM or USIM card and battery If the device is on press and hold 1 and select Power off OK to turn it off Remove the back cover 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover ...

Page 12: ...e back cover 5 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured 3 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 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot ...

Page 13: ... first time you must charge the battery You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable Use only Samsung approved 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...

Page 14: ... the socket when in use Charge with a PC data cable Before charging ensure that your PC is turned on Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of 1 the device Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet You can use the device while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery While the device is charging the touch screen may not function due to an ...

Page 15: ... When you insert a memory card in your device the file directory of the memory card will appear in the sdcard folder Plug one end micro USB of the PC data cable into the 2 multifunction jack Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port 3 on a PC Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using it may take some time before charging begins When the battery is fully charged the battery...

Page 16: ...om 3 the device Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot 4 Remove the memory card 5 Replace the back cover 6 Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device Remove the back cover 1 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts 2 facing down Push the memory card in the me...

Page 17: ...PC may cause incompatibilities with your device Format the memory card only on the device In Idle mode select Applications Settings SD card and phone storage Unmount SD card OK Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting f...

Page 18: ...old and then select Power off OK Follow all posted 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 Earpiece Touch screen Back key Proximity sensor Home key Menu...

Page 19: ...he touch screen Menu Open a list of options available on the current screen Home Return to the idle screen Open the list of recent applications press and hold Back Return to the previous screen Volume Adjust the device s volume Multifunction jack Back cover Speaker Headset jack Power Lock key Internal antenna Rear camera lens ...

Page 20: ... characters in a text input field Enter Start a new line in a text input field Confirm In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input QWERTY keyboard The position images and functions of the keys may differ depending on your region Key Function Alphanumeric Enter numbers letters and special characters Shift Change case in a text input field Alt Use characters on the upper half...

Page 21: ...ing data Call diverting activated Connected to PC USB tethering activated 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 EDGE network connected UMTS network connected OpenWLANs available WLAN connected Bluetooth activated Bluetooth headset connected ...

Page 22: ...touch screen Your device s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions Learn basic actions to use the touch screen Icon Definition Mobile AP activated No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Event notification Roaming outside of normal service area Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activ...

Page 23: ...n press or the Home key You can also adjust the backlight time In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Display Screen timeout To avoid scratching the touch screen do not use sharp tools Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into cont...

Page 24: ... add folders for your contacts Wallpapers Set a background image Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations To lock press To unlock turn on the screen and drag right until it reaches the dot Get to know the idle screen When the device is in Idle mode you will see the idle screen From the idle screen you can view your de...

Page 25: ...eWLAN connection feature p 87 B T Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature p 85 GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Vibration Activate or deactivateVibration mode Auto rotation Activate or deactivate the auto rotation Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider Move items on the idle screen Tap and hold an item to move until the item...

Page 26: ...g and holding the application icon from the application list You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs In Idle mode press 1 Edit You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode Add or remove pa...

Page 27: ... you have accessed recently Select an application to access 2 Press 4 to return to the previous screen Press the Home key to return to the idle 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 devic...

Page 28: ...the ringtones Press theVolume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume 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 s...

Page 29: ...ur device Switch to the silent mode To mute or unmute your device do one of the following In Idle mode open the application list and select Phone Keypad and tap and hold Press and hold and select Silent mode You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode In Idle mode open the application list and select Settings Sound Vibrate Always or Only in Silent mode When you switch to S...

Page 30: ...structions and example patterns 2 and select Next Draw a pattern by dragging your finger to connect at 3 least 4 dots Adjust the brightness of the display You can quickly adjust the display brightness by scrolling left or right on the indicator line of the screen To adjust the brightness in the setting menu In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Display Brightness Drag the sl...

Page 31: ...tion and security Set up SIM card lock Lock SIM card Enter your PIN and select 2 OK Select 4 Continue Draw a pattern again to confirm 5 Select 6 Confirm Set an unlock PIN code In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Location and security Set screen lock PIN Enter a new PIN numeric and select 2 Continue Enter the PIN again and select 3 OK Set an unlock password In Idle mode ope...

Page 32: ...u 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 with the virtual keypad of the screen or the external QWERTY keyboard You cannot...

Page 33: ...ls Press an appropriate key to enter a character number and symbol Number Function 3 Enter text by voice This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language 4 Clear your input 5 Start a new line 6 Access the keypad settings Change the keyboard type tap and hold 7 Insert a space Insert ...

Page 34: ...s from downloaded applications to the internal moviNAND memory To save the files to the memory card connect your device to a PC and copy them from moviNAND to memory card Copy and paste text While you are entering text you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications Place the cursor where you want to start 1 Select 2 Select 3 or Drag 4 or to select the text you want Select...

Page 35: ...ment to protect copyrights This protection may prevent you from downloading copying modifying or transferring some files To download files from the web In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Install an application In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Market Select 2 Accept when the terms and conditions appear Search for a file or application and download it 3 U...

Page 36: ...ngs Accounts and sync Select 2 Auto sync Search for a file or application and download it 2 To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market you must select Settings Applications Unknown sources Synchronise data You can synchronise data with various web servers and back up or restore your data Once the synchronisation is completed your device stays connected to the web If...

Page 37: ...tions from automatic synchronisation clear the check boxes next to the applications you want Synchronise data manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Accounts and sync Select an account 2 Press 3 Sync now Your device will start synchronising the data you set for synchronisation ...

Page 38: ... input Static electricity discharged from your body or clothing may interfere with the proximity sensor during a call Make a call In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Phone Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Select 2 to make a call To end the call select 3 End call Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently p 67 To quickly access the call log to redial the n...

Page 39: ...ial the number Use a headset By plugging a headset into the device you can answer and control calls hands free To answer a call press the headset button To reject a call press and hold the headset button To place a call on hold or retrieve a held call during a call press and hold the headset button To end a call press the headset button Use options during a call You can use the following options w...

Page 40: ...o rejection Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode or call diverting To answer a second call drag right until it reaches the dot when a call waiting tone sounds The device asks whether to end or hold the first call You must subscribe to the call waiting service to use this feature To open the dialling screen select Dialpad To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker In noisy environments you may h...

Page 41: ...w logs of your calls filtered by their types 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 settings Fixed Dialing Numbers Enable FDN Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card 2 and select OK Select 3 FDN list and add...

Page 42: ...ist and select Messaging New message Select 2 Contacts You can enter a number manually or select one from the logs or contact groups by selecting another button In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Phone Logs Press 2 View by an option to sort the call logs From the call logs you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the left or ri...

Page 43: ...list or create a new photo video or sound Press 6 Add subject and add a subject for the message Select 7 Send to send the message Select the check boxes next to contacts and select 3 Add Select 4 Tap to compose and enter your message text To insert emoticons press Insert smiley Select 5 Send to send the message Send a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Messaging...

Page 44: ...r service provider This Google Mail menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider View a text or multimedia message 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Messaging Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact like a messenger Select a contact 2 For a multimedia message select a message to view 3 the details Listen to voice mail messages If you have ...

Page 45: ...oad To archive the message select Archive To delete the message select Delete To move to the previous or next message select or Send an email message In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Google Mail Press 2 Compose Enter a name or address in the recipient field 3 Enter a subject and message 4 To attach an image file press 5 Attach a file Select 6 to send the message View email messa...

Page 46: ...t 3 Next for general email accounts such as Google Mail andYahoo or Manual setup for other company email accounts Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages You can sort messages by label filter Add a label to a message From the Inbox screen tap and hold a message 1 Select 2 Change labels Select a label to add and sele...

Page 47: ...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 Idle ...

Page 48: ...d to your friend list 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 message list Select an email message 3 From the message view ...

Page 49: ...re Insert smiley To switch between active chats press 4 Switch chats To end the chat press 5 End chat Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub the integrated 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 fro...

Page 50: ...plication list and select Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 The camera interface 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 Aim the lens at the subjec...

Page 51: ...olume key to zoom in or out 4 You can also tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart move your fingers closer together to zoom out The zoom function may be unavailable when shooting in the highest resolution Select 5 to take a photo The photo is saved automatically After taking photos select to view the taken photos To view more photos scroll left or right To zoom in or out select or Y...

Page 52: ... an image and detects their smiles When the subject smiles the device automatically takes a photo Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting conditions and subjects For example when you take photos at night select the night mode that uses an extended exposure...

Page 53: ...eat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo 7 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 Tap and hold 5 The camera ...

Page 54: ...gle photo that shows the action In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Capture a combined photo You can take two photos with the same background and then combine the left and right halves of each photo into one photo This feature is helpful when you want to take a photo with a friend but there is no one available to take the ...

Page 55: ...ing Function Guidelines Display the guidelines on the preview screen Select 3 Action shot Make any necessary adjustments 4 Select 5 to capture the first photo Move the device to follow the moving subject 6 The device automatically captures the next photos Continue to follow the subject until the device has 7 captured all the shots necessary for the action photo Customise camera settings Before tak...

Page 56: ...djustments 7 2 1 4 5 6 3 Setting Function Review Set the camera to display the taken image GPS Set the camera to include location information for your photos To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Re...

Page 57: ...to view the recorded videos To view more videos scroll left or right To send a video to others select Share To play a video select Play To delete a video select Delete Number Function 1 Check the camcorder status Resolution Length of video that can be recorded according to available memory Default storage location 2 Change the recording mode for attaching to a multimedia message or for saving norm...

Page 58: ... menus and shooting options Customise camcorder settings Before recording a video select to access the following options Option Function Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect Video quality Set the quality level for...

Page 59: ...hange the view mode select 3 or at the top right of the screen Select a photo with no icon to view 4 Gallery Learn to view photos and play videos saved in your device s memory and memory card If your device displays that the memory is full when you access Gallery delete some of the files by using My files or other file management applications and try again Supported file formats Type Format Image ...

Page 60: ...C eAAC OGG AMR NB AMR WB WAV MIDI RTTTL RTX OTA i Melody 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 tap the screen with two fingers and spread them apart move your fingers closer together to zoom out To start a slideshow images in the selected folder select Slideshow Tap the screen to stop the slideshow Play a v...

Page 61: ... 1 You can also play music files in the following formats if you open them from My files multimedia messages or on the web browser amr mp3 aac ogg wav mid xmf rtttl rtx ota imy Codec MP3 AAC AAC eAAC OGG AMR NB AMR WB WAV MIDI RTTTL RTX OTA i Melody 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 ...

Page 62: ...n the application list and select 1 Music Press 2 Party shuffle To turn off the party shuffle feature select 3 Icon Function Skip backwards Scan backward in a file tap and hold Pause playback Select to resume playback Skip forward Scan forward in a file tap and hold 1 These icons are shown when you tap the player screen WOW HD significantly improves the playback quality of audio delivering a dynam...

Page 63: ...ecessary The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio it will start automatic tuning Customise music player settings In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Music Select a category 2 a music file Press 3 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise your music 4 player Option Function 5 1 channel Set whether or not to activ...

Page 64: ...for stations when the current signal is weak Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select 2 FM Radio Control the FM radio with the following keys 4 1 3 6 3 7 8 4 4 2 5 Number Function 1 Change the sound output headset or device s speaker 2 Turn off the FM radio Select to turn on the FM radio 3 Search for an available radio st...

Page 65: ...ions If this feature is on you can control the FM radio from the shortcuts panel Select 3 Scan a scanning option The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the all station 4 list and press to return to the FM radio screen Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device 1 In Idle mode open the application list and s...

Page 66: ... FM radio screen Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information Alternative frequency Set whether or not the FM radio attempts to retune a radio station when the signal is weak FM auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time ...

Page 67: ... 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 open the application list and select 1 Phone Keypad Enter a phone number 2 Select 3 Add to Contacts Select a memory location 4 If you have more than one ...

Page 68: ...n send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature Find a contact 1 In Idle mode open the application list and select Contacts Scroll up or down on the contact list 2 Select a contact s name 3 Once you find a contact you can make a call by selecting the phone number send a message by selecting Message edit the contact information by pre...

Page 69: ...or exporting contacts select 4 Yes to confirm 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 open the application list and select 1 Contacts Press 2 Get friends Select an account 3 Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage mu...

Page 70: ...tion list and select 1 Contacts Activities Select an item you want to view 2 Import or export contacts To import contact files in vcf format from a memory card to your device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Contacts Press 2 Import Export Import from SD card Select a memory location 3 If you have more than one account select an account to which you want to add the contact Select...

Page 71: ...view days with 2 scheduled events are indicated by a small triangle To move to a specific day by entering a date manually press Go to enter the date by selecting or and select Set To select today s date press Today 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 selec...

Page 72: ...ress and hold to search for a memo if necessary Select an event to view its details 3 You can send the event to others by pressing 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 th...

Page 73: ...can send the voice memo to others by tapping and holding a voice memo and selecting Share Select a memo to view its details 3 To edit the memo select You can send the memo to others by tapping and holding the memo and selecting Send via an option Voice recorder Learn to operate your phone s voice recorder Record a voice memo In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice recorder Select...

Page 74: ...g the web and downloading media For details contact 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 Internet 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 following...

Page 75: ...ch or spread apart To open a new window press New window To view the currently active windows press Windows You can open multiple 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 Add bookmark To add a shortcut to the current web page to the idle screen press More Add shortc...

Page 76: ...s URL of the web page to others select Share link To copy the web address URL of the web page select Copy link URL To send the web address URL of the web page to others press More Share page To view the download history press More Downloads To customise the browser settings press More Settings Bookmark your favourite web pages If you know the web address of the web page you can manually add a book...

Page 77: ...aps to find your location search the online map for streets cities or countries and get directions To delete the bookmark select Delete bookmark To use the web page as your homepage of the browser select Set as homepage Add an RSS feed address In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Internet Move to a web page that has an RSS feed 2 Select 3 in the URL input field Select an RSS feed to...

Page 78: ...ng this application for the first time 2 select OK The map will display your current location This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Do not touch the internal antenna area or cover this area with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions To receive better GPS signals avoid using your device in the following conditions between buildings in tunne...

Page 79: ...etails of your trip 5 if necessary 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 Press 3 Search Enter a keyword for the location and select 4 To search for a location by voice select To zoom in or out select or To add layers to the map press Layers To view your current location press My Location Get direc...

Page 80: ... To view the route to the place select To view the phone number of the place select Latitude Learn to share your location with your friends and view friends locations via Google Latitude In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Latitude The device automatically joins Latitude Press 2 Add friends Select from Contacts or Add via email address Select friends you want to add or enter an ema...

Page 81: ... a letter or a word of the data to search 2 Select the item s name you want to access 3 Navigation Learn to use the GPS navigation system to find and show your destination with voice guidance This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Navigation If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select Ac...

Page 82: ...eos select to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 YouTube YouTube is a free online video streaming service Learn to view and share videos viaYouTube This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Watch videos In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 YouTube If you are launching this application for the first time 2 select...

Page 83: ...t to Use My Location Then select a location in Set location 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 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments 4 Select 5 to start recording Select 6 to stop recording Select 7 Save to upload the video that you have recorded Enter your user name and password and sele...

Page 84: ...dd news topics press Settings News settings Select news topics 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 with fu...

Page 85: ...msung 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 wi...

Page 86: ... and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and 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...

Page 87: ...ication list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Wi Fi settings The device will automatically search for available WLANs 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 If you receive a contact it is automati...

Page 88: ... device you must activate media sharing Some files may not play on the DLNA enabled devices depending on the devices In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 AllShare Select a network under 2 Wi Fi networks Enter a password for the network if necessary 3 Select 4 Connect Add aWLAN manually In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Wi Fi settings ...

Page 89: ...yback using icons of your device 6 Playback may be buffered depending on the network connection and the connected server Select 2 Settings Adjust the following settings to customise the DLNA 3 feature Option Function Media server name Enter a name for your device as a media server Share media Turn on video sharing image sharing or music sharing with other DLNA enabled devices Access point network ...

Page 90: ...ion Share your device s mobile network via WLAN In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Settings Wireless and networks Tethering and portable hotspot Play files of one device on the other device In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 AllShare Select 2 Play file from server on another player via my phone Your device automatically searches for DLNA enabled devices Select a d...

Page 91: ...ear the check box next to USB tethering The sharing method for the network connection may differ depending on the PC s operating system Select 2 Mobile AP to activate the mobile AP feature Select 3 Mobile AP settings Configure mobile AP to customise the mobile AP feature Option Function Network SSID View and edit the device name that will be shown to external devices Security Select the security t...

Page 92: ...function jack 2 on your device to a PC Select 3 UMS mode only OK When connected select 4 Connect storage to PC OK Copy files from the PC to the memory card 5 PC connections Learn to connect your device to a PC with a PC data cable in various USB connection modes By connecting the device to a PC you can transfer data to and from your device directly and use the Samsung Kies program Connect with Sam...

Page 93: ...ge from PC To disconnect the device from 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 publ...

Page 94: ... and 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...

Page 95: ... 2 features 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 stop the alarm Select Snooze t...

Page 96: ...lect the check box and then select Delete Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand held or desktop calculator Perform the calculation In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display 2 to perform basic mathematical operations Rotate the device to landscape view to use the s...

Page 97: ...ly running on your device Package View the package size of applications installed on your device My files Learn to quickly and easily access all of your images videos music sound clips and other types of files stored in your device and memory card In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 My files Select a folder 2 a file In a folder press to use the following options To send a file to o...

Page 98: ...information about extending battery life Voice Search Learn to search for information on the web by voice This feature be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode open the application list and select 1 Voice Search Say a keyword into the microphone 2 The device searches for information and web pages related to the keyword ...

Page 99: ...your device You can use only non network services Wi Fi settings Wi Fi Turn theWLAN feature on or off p 87 Network notification Set the device to notify you when an open network is available AddWi Fi network AddWLAN APs manually Bluetooth settings Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off p 85 Device name Set a Bluetooth name for your device Discoverable Set your device to be visible...

Page 100: ...st You must enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and reboot the device Tethering and portable hotspot USB tethering Activate the USB tethering feature to share your device s mobile network connection with PCs via USB When connected to a PC your device is used as a wireless modem for a PC p 91 Mobile AP Activate the mobile AP feature to share your device s mobile network connection wi...

Page 101: ...except media sounds and alarm ringtones Vibrate Set when the device will vibrate for various events Change PIN2 Change the PIN2 which is used to protect the primary PIN If the SIM or USIM card is locked this menu changes to Unblock PIN2 FDN list Set up a list of contacts for fixed dialling Voicemail service Select your service provider or set another provider to receive voice mails Voice mail numb...

Page 102: ...Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos alarm ringtones system sound and notification ringtones Phone ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls Notification ringtone Select a ringtone to alert you to events such as incoming messages and missed calls Audible t...

Page 103: ...use of various applications Install from SD card Install encrypted certificates that are stored on a memory card Set password Create and confirm a password for accessing credentials Location and security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card and GPS functionality Use wireless networks Set to useWLAN and or mobile networks for finding your location Use GPS satellites...

Page 104: ...ed data network to get notifications for new applications from Samsung Apps This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider Clear storage Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password Applications Change the settings for managing installed applications Unknown sources Select to download applications from any source If you do not select this optio...

Page 105: ...unts and 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 and synchronise data Auto sync Set the device to synchronise contact calendar and email data automatically Privacy Change the settings for managing your settings and ...

Page 106: ...mation mark Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a period when you double tap the space bar Select input method Select a default keyboard type for text input Samsung keypad Input languages Select languages for text input You cannot enter text in some languages To enter text you should change the writing language to one of the supported languages Keypad sweeping Enable or disable the keypad swee...

Page 107: ...eech feature Engines View the text to speech engines downloaded from Android Market Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recogniser and the text to speech feature Voice recognition settings Language Select a language for the Google voice recognition SafeSearch Set the device to filter explicit text and or images from voice search results Block offensive words Hide offensive wor...

Page 108: ...vice Accessibility Change the settings for accessibility features Accessibility Activate an accessibility application you have downloaded such asTalkback or Kickback which provide voice melody or vibration feedback The power key ends calls Set the device to end a call when you press Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how time and date are displayed on your device Auto...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again 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 recommende...

Page 111: ...act s phone number Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your device is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring ...

Page 112: ...unching the camera try the following Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your device The device beeps and the battery icon flashes Your battery is low Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the device The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off The battery terminals m...

Page 113: ...le type Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera application after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre 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...

Page 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...facturer 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 Av...

Page 117: ...th know you are driving Suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow ice and heavy traffic can be hazardous Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery Always comply with regulations instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments Do not use your d...

Page 118: ...primary responsibility of driving safely 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 w...

Page 119: ...st be recharged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purposes 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 metal objects as coins keys and necklaces Your device may become deformed or malfunction If the...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...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 122: ... information about the SAR and related EU standards visit the Samsung website Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or 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...

Page 123: ...rical 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 To prevent possible harm to the environment or hum...

Page 124: ... 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 Witho...

Page 125: ...96 calendar creating events 71 viewing events 71 call forwarding 41 call log 41 calls answering 38 forwarding 41 international numbers 39 making 38 multiparty 40 rejecting 39 using headset 39 using options during voice 39 viewing missed 40 waiting 41 call waiting 41 camera capturing photos 50 customising camcorder 58 customising camera 55 recording videos 56 connections Bluetooth 85 DLNA 88 PC 92 ...

Page 126: ...7 setting accounts 46 viewing 48 file manager 97 fixed dialling number mode 41 flight mode 18 FM radio listening to 63 saving stations 64 gallery file formats 59 playing videos 60 viewing photos 59 Google Mail 44 finding 68 importing or exporting 70 setting speed dial 68 device customising 28 indicator icons 21 keys 19 layout 18 settings 99 shortcuts panel 25 turning on or off 18 DLNA see AllShare...

Page 127: ...storage 92 Samsung Kies 92 phonebook creating contacts 67 creating groups 69 creating your namecard 68 finding contacts 68 photos capturing 50 capturing action 54 capturing a series 53 capturing by scene 52 capturing combined photos 54 capturing in smile shot 52 capturing panoramic 53 viewing 59 menu screen accessing 26 organising applications 27 messages accessing voice mail 44 sending email 47 s...

Page 128: ...ling 11 locking 31 videos playing 60 recording 56 voice mail 44 voice memos playing 73 recording 73 voice recorder 73 VPN connections connecting to 94 creating 93 silent mode 29 SIM card installing 11 locking 31 social hub 49 synchronisation with web accounts 36 task manager 97 text input 32 text memos 72 text messages sending 42 viewing 44 time and date set 28 touch screen locking 24 using 22 ...

Page 129: ...f 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 GSMWCDMAWi Fi Mobile Phone GT I5510 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and or other normative documents SAFETY EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 EN 50...

Page 130: ...your service provider www samsung com English EU 06 2011 Rev 1 0 To install Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung 1 website www samsung com 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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