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GT-E2152

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Page 2: ...precautions and this manual carefully before using your phone to ensure safe and proper use The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device 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 ...

Page 3: ...ty applications 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...

Page 4: ... 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 translated or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechani...

Page 5: ... Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 6: ...one on or off 15 Access menus 16 Use the smart home screen 17 Customize your phone 19 Manage your SIM cards 20 Use basic call functions 21 Send and view messages 23 Send and view emails 23 Enter text 24 Add and find contacts 26 Use basic camera functions 27 Listen to music 28 Browse the web 30 Using advanced functions 32 Use advanced call functions 32 Use advanced phonebook functions 36 Use advanc...

Page 7: ... memos 47 Edit images 48 Upload photos and videos to the web 49 Use Java powered games and applications 49 Create a world clock 50 Set and use alarms 50 Use the calculator 51 Convert currencies or measurements 52 Set a countdown timer 52 Use the stopwatch 52 Create new tasks 53 Create a text memo 53 Manage your calendar 53 Activate the torch light 54 Back up your data 55 Troubleshooting 56 Safety ...

Page 8: ...Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone 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 phone Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your phone ...

Page 9: ...9 Phone layout 1 7 4 3 5 6 8 11 10 9 2 ...

Page 10: ...owser press and hold Depending on your service provider or region the key may perform differently 6 Keypad lock key In Idle mode lock or unlock the keypad press and hold 7 4 way navigation key In ldle mode access user defined menus In Menu mode scroll through menu options Depending on your service provider pre defined menus may differ 8 SIM selection key In Idle mode switch between SIM cards Acces...

Page 11: ...verting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming outside of normal service area Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Bluetooth activated Alarm activated Memory card inserted New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level ...

Page 12: ... Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM card and battery Remove the back cover and battery and insert 1 the SIM cards Back cover SIM card Insert the battery and replace the back cover 2 Battery ...

Page 13: ...el 1 adapter into the multifunction jack Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a 2 power outlet When charging is finished unplug the travel 3 adapter Do not remove the battery while connected to the travel adapter Doing this may cause damage to the device ...

Page 14: ...rd 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 colored 2 contacts facing down Memory card Push the memory card in the memory card slot 3 until it locks in place Replace the back cover 4 ...

Page 15: ... on or off To turn your phone on Press and hold 1 Enter your PIN and press 2 OK if necessary Press 3 OK to register new SIM cards Press 4 Next Assign a name and signal icon to the SIM cards 5 by following the on screen instruction Press 6 Next OK Press 7 Yes to set the time and date To turn your phone off repeat step 1 above ...

Page 16: ... to access Menu mode Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or 2 option Press 3 Select Save or the Confirm key to confirm the highlighted option Press 4 Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card For details contact your service provider Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords ...

Page 17: ...he smart home screen the Navigation key does not access shortcuts To customize the smart home screen In Menu mode select 1 Settings Display Smart home Scroll left or right to 2 Smart idle Press 3 Edit Select the items to display on the smart home 4 screen Press 5 Options Save Press the Confirm key 6 You can change the idle screen to another style In Menu mode select Settings Display Smart home and...

Page 18: ...your favorite applications You can customize the shortcut toolbar as desired My buddies access contacts that are saved in the favorite number list PIMs ticker access upcoming calendar events and tasks Dual clock view your home clock and a world clock Monthly calendar view the monthly calendar Single clock view the current time and date Facebook Twitter access recently updated feeds To customize th...

Page 19: ...Press 7 Save Customize 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 another sound profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Sound profiles Select a profile you want 2 To edit a sound profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Sound profiles Scroll to a profile and press 2 Edit Customize the sound se...

Page 20: ... phone supports the use of two SIM cards enabling the use of two subscriptions Since your phone is provided with a single Radio Frequency RF module shared by the two SIM cards during a call using a subscription for a SIM card your phone is unable to receive a call from the other subscription for the other SIM card To set time for automatic subscription changes In Idle mode press and hold 1 Select ...

Page 21: ...t 2 Register card Select a SIM card 3 Select 4 Card name and change the name for the SIM card Select 5 Icon and change the icon for the SIM card Use basic call functions To make a call In Idle mode enter an area code and a phone 1 number Press 2 to dial the number To end the call press 3 To answer a call When a call comes in press 1 To end the call press 2 ...

Page 22: ...he 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 use the normal phone mode To use the headset By plugging the headset into the multifunction jack you can make and answer calls To redial the last call press and hold the headset button To answer a call press the headset button T...

Page 23: ...p 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 a text or multimedia message In Menu mode select 1 Messages Inbox Select a text or multimedia message 2 Send and view emails To send an email In Menu mode select 1 Messages Create Email Enter an email address and scroll down 2 Enter a subject ...

Page 24: ...il inbox Press 2 Download Select an email or a header 3 If you selected a header press 4 Options Retrieve to view the body of the email Enter text You can enter text by pressing keys on the keypad Available text input modes may vary depending on your region To change the text input mode Press and hold to switch between T9 and ABC modes Press to change case or switch to Number mode ...

Page 25: ...ord 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 character you want appears on the display Number mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number Symbol mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol ...

Page 26: ...ry 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 contacts to a memory location To add a new contact In Idle mode enter a phone number and press 1 Options Select 2 Add to Contacts a memory location if necessary Select 3 Create contact Select a number type if necessary 4 Enter contac...

Page 27: ...ntact list 3 Use basic camera functions To capture photos In Menu mode select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Aim the lens at the subject and make any 2 adjustments Press the Confirm key to take a photo The 3 photo is saved automatically After capturing photos press View to view photos To view photos In Menu mode select My files Images a photo file ...

Page 28: ...he Confirm key or 5 Stop to stop recording The video is saved automatically After capturing videos press View to view videos To view videos In Menu mode select My files Videos a video file Listen to music To listen to the FM radio In Menu mode select 1 Applications FM radio Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio 2 Press 3 Yes to start automatic tuning The radio scans and saves available stati...

Page 29: ...available radio station Up Down Adjust the volume Listening to the FM radio without a headset may reduce battery charge more quickly When the current radio signal is weak plug a headset To listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web p 30 Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio p 42 Receive via Bluetooth p 44 Copy to y...

Page 30: ... or resume playback Navigation Left Move to previous track press within 3 seconds Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Move to next track Scan forward in a file press and hold Up Down Adjust the volume Browse the web The web browser menu may be labeled differently depending on your service provider To browse web pages In Menu mode select 1 Internet to launch your service provider s homepag...

Page 31: ...mark your favorite web pages In Menu mode select 1 Internet Press 2 Options Bookmarks Press 3 Add 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 Confirm if your phone asks you to access the 2 internet Select a menu according to the content type to 3 download Search for a ringtone or picture and download 4 it to...

Page 32: ...ons To view and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call Press 1 Open Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 2 Press 3 to dial To call a recently dialed number In Idle mode press 1 to display a list of recent numbers Scroll to the number you want and press 2 to dial ...

Page 33: ...n 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 two calls During a call using a subscription for a SIM card your phone is unable to rec...

Page 34: ...laced on hold When connected to the second party press 3 Options Conference call 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 di...

Page 35: ...uto rejection To activate the auto rejection and set up the reject list In Menu mode select 1 Settings Call All calls Auto reject Press 2 Change to select On if necessary Scroll down and press 3 Change Press 4 Create Enter a number to reject 5 Select 6 Match criteria an option if necessary Press 7 Save To add more numbers repeat steps 4 7 above 8 ...

Page 36: ...ess the 3 Confirm key To create a group of contacts In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Scroll left or right to 2 Groups Press 3 Options Create group Select a memory location if necessary 4 Enter a group name and press the Confirm key 5 To set a group ringtone press 6 Options Group ringtone the Confirm key Select a ringtone category a ringtone 7 Press 8 Options Save ...

Page 37: ... press the Confirm key to 3 save the template To insert text templates in new messages In Menu mode select 1 Messages Create message In the text input field press 2 Options Add text Template a template To use the Bluetooth messenger In Menu mode select 1 Communications Bluetooth messenger Press the Confirm key 2 Press 3 Yes to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature if necessary ...

Page 38: ...d camera functions To capture a series of photos In Menu mode select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Press 2 Options Scroll left or right to 3 Shooting mode Continuous Make any necessary adjustments 4 Press and hold the Confirm key to take a series 5 of photos To capture divided photos In Menu mode select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Press 2 Options Scroll left or right to 3 Shooting mode Mosaic ...

Page 39: ...era Press 2 Options Scroll left or right to 3 Shooting mode Frame Select a frame 4 Make any necessary adjustments 5 Press the Confirm key to take a photo with the 6 frame To use camera options Before capturing a photo press Options to access the following options Option Function Mode Switch to camera or camcorder Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Resolution Change the resolution option White ...

Page 40: ...cording mode Change the recording mode Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the color balance Effects Apply a special effect To customize camera settings Before capturing a photo press Options and scroll left or right to Settings to access the following settings Option Function Timer Select the time delay Quality Adjust the quality level for your photos Night mode Set wheth...

Page 41: ...t information Before capturing a video press Options and scroll left or right to Settings to access the following settings Option Function Timer Select the time delay Quality Adjust the quality level for your videos Viewfinder mode Change the preview screen Recording sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a video Audio recording Turn the audio on or off Storage Select a memory...

Page 42: ... the PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information To transfer data from a PC to your phone you need Windows XP Service Pack 2 To copy music files to a memory card Insert a memory card 1 In Menu mode select 2 Settings PC connections Mass storage Using an optional PC data cable connect the 3 multifunction jack on your phone to a PC When connected a pop up window will appe...

Page 43: ...clude and press 6 Add To customize your music player settings In Menu mode select 1 Music Press 2 Options Settings Adjust the settings to customize your music 3 player Press 4 Save To record songs from the FM radio In Menu mode select 1 Applications FM radio Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio 2 Select a radio station you want 3 Press 4 Options Record to start recording When you are finish...

Page 44: ...pty location you want to set 4 You can access your favorite stations by pressing the location number on the keypad from the FM radio screen Using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone s tools and additional applications Use the Bluetooth wireless feature To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode select 1 Applications Bluetooth Press 2 Options Settings ...

Page 45: ... a device 3 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 4 or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press Yes When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection pairing is complete You may not need to enter a PIN depending on the device To send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select a file or item from one of your phone s 1 applications that ...

Page 46: ...ou can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help To activate the SOS message In Menu mode select 1 Messages Settings SOS messages Sending options Press 2 Change to select On Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open 3 the recipient list Press 4 Search to open your contact list Select a contact 5 Select a number if necessary 6 Press the Confirm key to save the recipients 7 Scroll dow...

Page 47: ...ate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations Press and hold the Navigation key down in Idle mode Press the Navigation key down four times when the keys are locked Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo In Menu mode select 1 Applications Voice recorder Press the Confirm key to start recording 2 Speak your memo into the microphone 3 When you are fin...

Page 48: ...ct 1 Applications Image editor Select the image you want to edit 2 Press the Confirm key 3 Scroll left or right to an editing option 4 Select an option or set the area you want and 5 press Apply For resizing the image select a size and skip to step 7 Press 6 Options Save as Enter a new file name for the image and press 7 the Confirm key ...

Page 49: ...gn In Share photos videos or messages with friends 4 and family Use Java powered games and applications In Menu mode select 1 Applications Games and more Select a game or application from the list and 2 follow the on screen 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 ...

Page 50: ...eft or right to a time zone and press 3 Add To add more world clocks repeat steps 2 3 4 above Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events To set a new alarm In Menu mode select 1 Organizer Alarms Press 2 Create Set the details of the alarm 3 Press 4 Save or the Confirm key ...

Page 51: ...rm for the snooze period To deactivate an alarm In Menu mode select 1 Organizer Alarms Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate 2 Press 3 Options Deactivate alarm Use the calculator In Menu mode select 1 Organizer Calculator Use the keys that corresponds to the calculator 2 display to perform basic mathematical operations ...

Page 52: ...timer In Menu mode select 1 Applications Timer Enter the time to count down and press 2 Start Press 3 Yes to set the timer to run in the background if necessary When the timer expires press 4 OK to stop the alert Use the stopwatch In Menu mode select 1 Applications Stopwatch Scroll left or right to 2 Split or Lap Press 3 Start to begin the stopwatch Press the Confirm key to record times 4 ...

Page 53: ...ress 2 Create Enter the details of the task 3 Press 4 Save or the Confirm key Create a text memo In Menu mode select 1 Organizer Memo Press 2 Create Enter your memo text and press the Confirm 3 key Manage your calendar To change the calendar view In Menu mode select 1 Organizer Calendar Press 2 Options View by week or View by month ...

Page 54: ...e or the Confirm key To view events In Menu mode select 1 Organizer Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 Select an event to view its details 3 Activate the torch light The torch light feature helps you see in dark places by making the flash as bright as possible To activate the torch light press and hold To deactivate the torch light press ...

Page 55: ...ct 1 Settings Back up manager Select 2 Back up Select a category and select items to back up 3 Press 4 Back up or press Options Back up To restore your data In Menu mode select 1 Settings Back up manager Select 2 Restore Select a category and select items to restore 3 Select a memory location and select a folder 4 if necessary Press 5 Restore and select an option The data will be saved in appropri...

Page 56: ... 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 57: ...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 dialing Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensur...

Page 58: ...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 dialing 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 flashe...

Page 59: ...ou use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time your phone may feel hot if touched 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 memory and battery power available to operate the camera application If you receive er...

Page 60: ... from your phone Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate license or key to play the file Ensure that your phone supports the file type Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your phone Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless features is activate...

Page 61: ...nnection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your phone Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your PC ...

Page 62: ... hands or disconnect the charger by pulling on the cord Do not 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 handle a damaged or leaking Lithium...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...ersonally 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 ...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...e 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 o...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...d 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 approved...

Page 69: ...on 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 device while walking or moving Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or others Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist You can be ...

Page 70: ...ther than its intended use Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others damage the device or make calls that increase your charges Install mobile devices and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed i...

Page 71: ...ing emergency services personnel Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Your device conforms to European Union EU standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency RF energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 2 0 W kg During tes...

Page 72: ...to the environment 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 s...

Page 73: ...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 74: ... 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 75: ...inted in Korea Code No GH68 29602A English SEA 07 2010 Rev 1 1 Some 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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