Samsung GT-C3530 User Manual Download

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Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-31570A

English (EU). 09/2010. Rev. 1.0

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone

depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

www.samsungmobile.com

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Page 1: ...ed in Korea Code No GH68 31570A English EU 09 2010 Rev 1 0 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...GT C3530 user manual ...

Page 3: ... using your phone to ensure safe and proper use The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your phone Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ in appearance from 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 s...

Page 4: ...gs You may upgrade your mobile phone s software by accessing www samsungmobile com Sound sources wallpapers and images provided in this phone 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 This product...

Page 5: ...e represents the Power End key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each screen for example OK represents the OK softkey Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Copyright Copyright 2010 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this user manual may be reproduced distributed transla...

Page 6: ... SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 7: ...15 Turn your phone on or off 15 Access menus 15 Customise your phone 16 Use basic call functions 19 Send and view messages 20 Enter text 21 Add and find contacts 22 Use basic camera functions 23 Listen to music 24 Browse the web 26 Using advanced functions 28 Use advanced call functions 28 Use advanced phonebook functions 32 Use advanced messaging functions 32 Use advanced camera functions 34 Use ...

Page 8: ...voice memos 44 View photos and videos on the web 44 Use Java powered games and applications 45 Create a world clock 45 Set and use alarms 46 Use the calculator 47 Convert currencies or measurements 47 Set a countdown timer 47 Use the stopwatch 48 Create a new task 48 Create a text memo 48 Manage your calendar 49 Back up your data 50 Troubleshooting 51 Safety precautions 57 ...

Page 9: ...8 Introducing your mobile phone In this section learn about your mobile phone s layout keys and icons Phone layout 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 10: ...ived numbers 4 Voice mail service key In ldle mode access voice mails press and hold 5 Keypad lock key In Idle mode lock the keys 6 Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display 7 Confirm key Select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input In Idle mode access Menu mode Depending on your service provider or region the key may perform differently 8 Power End key Turn the pho...

Page 11: ...Definition Signal strength SOS message feature activated GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Call in progress Bluetooth activated Music playback in progress Music playback paused Music playback stopped FM radio on FM radio suspended Memory card inserted Connected with PC Alarm activated ...

Page 12: ... to secured web page Call diverting activate Roaming outside of normal area Normal profile activated Silent profile activated New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message Battery power level Current time ...

Page 13: ... phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and insert the SIM 1 card Back cover SIM card Insert the battery and replace the back cover 2 Battery ...

Page 14: ...er outlet When charging is finished unplug the travel 3 adapter Do not remove the battery from the phone before unplugging the travel adapter first Otherwise the phone may be damaged If any accessaries such as earphones PC data cable or charger are connected to the phone or the multifunction jack cover is open the battery cover cannot be opened or closed ...

Page 15: ...d on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone Format the memory card only on the phone Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards Remove the back cover 1 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured 2 contacts facing down Memory card Push the memory card into the memory card 3 slot until it locks in place Replace the back cover 4 ...

Page 16: ...ns customise your 3 phone as desired by following the screen If you remove the battery the time and date will be reset To turn your phone off repeat step 1 above Access menus To access your phone s menus In Idle mode press 1 Menu to access Menu mode You may need to press the Confirm key to access Menu mode depending on your region or service provider When you are using the smart home screen you ca...

Page 17: ...er the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card For details contact your service provider Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software Customise your phone To switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode press and hold to silence or unsilence your phone To set the sound profile To switch to sound profile In Menu mode select 1 S...

Page 18: ...Change and select a menu to assign to the shortcut key When you are using the smart home screen the Navigation keys do not work as shortcuts To use the recycle bin With the recycle bin the data you deleted such as messages contacts organiser and my files will be sent to the recycle bin instead of being deleted permanently You can later restore the data or empty your recycle bin to permanently dele...

Page 19: ... want and press the 3 Confirm key Press 4 Save To restore the deleted data In Menu mode select 1 Settings Recycle bin Scroll to an application you want 2 Press the Confirm key to restore your data 3 To empty the recycle bin In Menu mode select 1 Settings Recycle bin Scroll to an application you want 2 Press 3 Options Empty Recycle bin Yes ...

Page 20: ...just the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress press the Volume key to adjust the volume To use the speakerphone feature During a call press the Confirm key 1 Yes to activate the speaker To switch back to the earpiece press the 2 Confirm key again In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance us...

Page 21: ...and view messages To send a text or multimedia message In Menu mode select 1 Messages Create message Enter a recipient number and scroll down 2 Enter your message text p 3 21 For sending as a text message skip to step 5 For attaching multimedia continue with step 4 Press 4 Options Add multimedia and add an item Press the Confirm key to send the message 5 To view text or multimedia messages In Menu...

Page 22: ...Number mode Press to switch to Symbol mode Press and hold to select an input mode or change the input language T9 mode Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter 1 an entire word When the word displays correctly press 2 0 to insert a space If the correct word does not display press the Navigation key up or down to select an alternate word ABC mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key until the ...

Page 23: ...o quickly delete characters press and hold Clear To insert a space between characters press 0 To enter punctuation marks press 1 Add and find contacts The memory location to save new contacts may be preset depending on your service provider To change the memory location in Menu mode select Contacts Options Settings Save new contact to a memory location To add a new contact In Idle mode enter a pho...

Page 24: ...ontacts Enter the first few letters of the name you want 2 to find Select the contact s name from the contact list 3 Use basic camera functions To capture photos In Menu mode select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape 2 view Aim the lens at the subject and make any 3 adjustments Press the Confirm key to take a photo The 4 photo is saved automatically Press 5...

Page 25: ...e 2 view Press 3 Options Camcorder to switch to the camcorder Aim the lens at the subject and make any 4 adjustments Press the Confirm key to start recording 5 Press 6 Stop to stop recording The video is saved automatically To view videos In Menu mode select My files Videos a video file Listen to music To listen to the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the headset 1 jack ...

Page 26: ...ollowing keys 5 Key Function Confirm Turn the FM radio on or off Navigation Left Right Search for an available radio station When the key is released the selected station will be tuned automatically press and hold Up Down Select a radio station saved in the favourites list To listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web p 26 Download...

Page 27: ...just the volume Navigation Left Restart playback Skip backward press within 2 seconds Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Skip forward Scan forward in a file press and hold Up Open the current playlist Down Change the repeat mode Browse the web The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider To browse web pages In Menu mode select 1 Internet to launch y...

Page 28: ...ser options To bookmark your favourite web pages In Menu mode select 1 Internet Press 2 Options Bookmarks Press 3 Options Add bookmark Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 and press the Confirm key To download contents from the web In Menu mode select 1 Downloads Select a menu according to the content type to 2 download Search for a ringtone or picture and download 3 it to the phone ...

Page 29: ...phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call Press the Confirm Key 1 Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 2 Press 3 to dial To call a recently dialled number In Idle mode press 1 Scroll left or right to a call type 2 Scroll up or down to a number or name 3 Press the Confirm key to view details of the call 4 or to dial the number ...

Page 30: ...dial another number during a call Press 1 Hold to place the first call on hold Enter the second number to dial and press 2 Press 3 Swap to switch between the two calls To answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call Press 1 to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold Press 2 Swap to switch between the calls ...

Page 31: ...lly placed on hold When connected to the second party press 3 Options Join To call an international number In Idle mode press and hold 1 0 to insert the character Enter the complete number you want to dial 2 country code area code and phone number and then press to dial To call a contact from the phonebook In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Scroll to the number you want to dial and press 2 to dial ...

Page 32: ... activate auto rejection and set up the reject list In Menu mode select 1 Settings Call All calls Auto reject Press 2 Change to activate auto rejection Scroll down and select 3 Reject list Press 4 Options Create Enter a number to reject 5 Press the Confirm key 6 To add more numbers repeat steps 4 6 above 7 Select the numbers to reject 8 Press 9 Options Save ...

Page 33: ... key To create a group of contacts In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Groups Press 2 Options Create group Enter a group name and press the Confirm key 3 To set a group ringtone press 4 Options Group ringtone Change Select a memory location if necessary 5 Select a ringtone 6 Use advanced messaging functions To create a text template In Menu mode select 1 Messages My folders Templates ...

Page 34: ... Messages Create message In the text input field press 2 Options Add text Template a template To use the instant messenger In Menu mode select 1 Comms Instant messenger Press 2 OK from the intro window The first time you access Instant messenger you will be prompted to confirm Enter your user name and password and press 3 Sign In Chat with your family or friends instantly 4 ...

Page 35: ...ther device p 6 39 Enter your message and press the Confirm key 7 Use advanced camera functions To use camera options Before capturing a photo press Options to access the following options Option Function Mode Switch to camcorder Resolution Change the resolution White balance Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Effects Apply a special effect Night mode Set whether to activat...

Page 36: ...cts Apply a special effect To customise camera settings Before capturing a photo press Options Settings to access the following settings Option Function Quality Set the quality level for your photos Review Set the camera to display the captured image Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Storage Select a memory location for storing captured photos Shortcut inf...

Page 37: ...ideos Shortcut info View the shortcut information Use advanced music functions To copy music files via Samsung Kies In Menu mode select 1 Settings PC connections Samsung Kies or Mass storage Using a PC data cable connect the 2 multifunction jack on your phone to a PC Run Samsung Kies and copy files from the PC 3 to the phone To transfer data from a PC to your phone you need Windows XP Service Pack...

Page 38: ...one to a PC When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC Open a folder to view files 4 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 5 To create a playlist In Menu mode select 1 Music Library Playlists Press 2 Create Enter a title for your new playlist and press the 3 Confirm key Select the new playlist 4 Press 5 Options Add Tracks Select the files you want to include and press 6 Add ...

Page 39: ...tart the FM radio 2 Select a radio station you want 3 Press 4 Options Record to start recording When you are finished recording press 5 Stop To set up your favourite station list In Menu mode select 1 Apps FM radio Select a radio station to add to the favourite 2 station list Press 3 Options Add to Favourites Select an empty location you want to set 4 You can access your favourite stations by pres...

Page 40: ...n Menu mode select 1 Apps Bluetooth Press 2 Options Settings Scroll left or right to 3 On To allow other devices to locate your phone 4 select On under My phone s visibility a visibility option If you selected Custom set duration that your phone is visible To find and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices In Menu mode select 1 Apps Bluetooth Press the Confirm key 2 Select a device 3 ...

Page 41: ...evice To send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select the file or item from one of your phone s 1 applications that you want to send Press 2 Options Send via or Send namecard via Bluetooth when sending contact data specify which data to send To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 and press OK if necessary Press 2 Yes to conf...

Page 42: ...S messages Sending options Press 2 Change to select On Scroll down and press 3 Change to open the recipient list Press 4 Options Search to open your contact list Select a contact 5 Select a number if necessary 6 When you are finished selecting contacts 7 press the Confirm key to save the recipients Scroll down and set the number of times to 8 repeat the SOS message Press 9 Back Yes ...

Page 43: ...e mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your phone In Menu mode select 1 Settings Security Mobile tracker Enter your password and press 2 OK The first time you access Mobile tracker you will be prompted to create and confirm a password Press the Confirm key to select 3 On Scroll down and press the Confirm key to ope...

Page 44: ... Press the Confirm key 11 Accept Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations To activate the fake call feature In Menu mode select Settings Call Fake call Fake call hot key On To make a fake call In Idle mode press and hold the navigation key down With the keys locked press the navigation key down four times ...

Page 45: ...ished speaking press 4 Stop To play a voice memo From the voice recorder screen press 1 Options Go to Sounds Select a file 2 View photos and videos on the web Learn to access photo sharing websites and blogs and view photos and videos The feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Menu mode select 1 Comms Communities Select a website or blog you want to view 2 ...

Page 46: ...creen instructions The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the phone Available games may vary depending on your service provider or region Game controls and options may vary Create a world clock In Menu mode select 1 Organiser World clock Press the Confirm key 2 Scroll left or right to a time zone and press 3 Add To add more world clocks repeat ...

Page 47: ... 2 Create Set the details of the alarm 3 Press 4 Save To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Press Confirm or the Confirm key to stop the alarm Press Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period To deactivate an alarm In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Alarms Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate 2 Press 3 Options Deactivate alarm ...

Page 48: ...thematical operations Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Convertor a conversion type Enter the currencies measurements and units 2 in the appropriate fields Set a countdown timer In Menu mode select 1 Apps Timer Enter the time to count down and press 2 Start When the timer expires press 3 OK to stop the alert ...

Page 49: ...set to clear recorded times While recording the lap times the interval between lap times is recorded To check the interval scroll left or right to Lap Create a new task In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Task Press 2 Create Enter the details of the task 3 Press 4 Save Create a text memo In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Memo Press 2 Create Enter your memo text and press the Confirm 3 key ...

Page 50: ...View by week or View by month To create an event In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Calendar Press 2 Options Create an event type Enter the details of the event as required 3 Press 4 Save To view events In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 Select an event to view its details 3 ...

Page 51: ...cessary you can restore them to your phone To back up your data In Menu mode select 1 Settings Backup manager Select 2 Backup Select a category and select items to back up 3 Press 4 Backup To restore your data In Menu mode select 1 Settings Backup manager Select 2 Restore Select a category and select items to restore 3 Press 4 Restore ...

Page 52: ... using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK Your SIM 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 ...

Page 53: ...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 Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensu...

Page 54: ...nal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again When dialling from contacts the call is not connected Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact s phone number The phone beeps and the battery icon flash...

Page 55: ... your phone for an extended period of time your phone may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your phone s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge t...

Page 56: ...h another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your phone may require service Contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a variety of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a...

Page 57: ... if necessary Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 metres If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your phone Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on y...

Page 58: ...ot bend or damage the power cord Do not use your device while charging or touch your device with wet hands Do not short circuit the charger or the battery Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the battery Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Do not use your device during a thunderstorm You device may malfunction and your risk of electric shoc...

Page 59: ...nal pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Protect the device batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures Extreme temperatures can cause the deformation of the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can cr...

Page 60: ...use any medical equipment contact the manufacturer of the equipment to ensure the safety of your equipment from radio frequency If you are using a hearing aid contact the manufacturer 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 Turn off the device in potenti...

Page 61: ...fety and the safety of others practice good common sense and remember the following tips Use a hands free device Get to know your device and its convenience features such as speed dial and redial These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device Position your device within easy reach Be able to access your wireless device without removing your eyes from...

Page 62: ... an auto accident a crime in progress or a serious emergency where lives are in danger call a local emergency number Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or...

Page 63: ...jects as coins keys and necklaces Your device may become deformed or malfunction If the battery terminals are in contact with metal objects it may cause a fire Do not store your device near magnetic fields Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields Magnetic stripe cards including credit cards phone cards passbooks and boarding passes may be damaged by...

Page 64: ...ged before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purposes Use manufacturer approved batteries chargers accessories and supplies Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction Samsung cannot be responsible for the user s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approv...

Page 65: ...predictive text and take frequent breaks Protect your hearing Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage Exposure to loud sounds while driving may distract your attention and cause an accident Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music Use caution when using the ...

Page 66: ...op using the device and consult your physician When cleaning your device Wipe your device or charger with a towel or a rubber Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotton ball or a towel Do not use chemicals or detergents Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have...

Page 67: ...void your manufacturer s warranty 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 or terminals with your fingers or metal obj...

Page 68: ...R recorded for this model was 0 526 W kg In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the device has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emitting lower levels when possible your device reduces your overall exposure to RF energy The Declaration of Conformity statement at the back of this manual demonstrat...

Page 69: ...nt or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Bu...

Page 70: ...o promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system 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 us...

Page 71: ... CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of netw...

Page 72: ...ntial requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Forsyth House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation kept at Samsung Electronics QA Lab which will be ...

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