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introducing your mobile 
phone

 

In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, and icons 

 

Unpack 

Check your product box for the following items: 

 Mobile 

phone 

 Battery 

  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. 

 

Phone layout 

The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: 

The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: 

 

Keys 

Key Function 

Softkeys 

Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display; In 
Idle mode, press and hold the left soft key to access the 
simplified menus 

4-way navigation 

In Idle mode, access user-defined menus 
(left/right/up/down); In Menu mode, scroll through menu 
options 

Confirm 

In Idle mode, launch the web browser; In Menu mode, 
select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input 

Dial 

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently 
dialed, missed, or received numbers 

Power/ Menu exit 

Turn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In 
Menu mode, cancel input and return to Idle mode 

Alpha-numeric 

Enter numbers, letters and special characters; In Idle 
mode, press and hold [1] to access voice mails and [0] to 
enter an international call prefix 

Special function 

Enter special characters or perform special functions; In 
Idle mode, press and hold [#] for the silent profile; Press 

Summary of Contents for GT-E3210L

Page 1: ...User manual GT E3210L ...

Page 2: ...te notes usage tips or additional information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Õ Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode select Messages Õ Create new message represents Messages followed by Create new message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Copyright...

Page 3: ...r mobile phone Unpack Phone layout Keys Display Icons assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery Charge the battery using basic functions Turn your phone on and off Access menus Customize your phone Use basic call functions Send and view messages Add and find contacts troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...y Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phones Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devic...

Page 5: ...essories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities Follow all regulations posted warnings and directions from medical personnel Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with airc...

Page 6: ...one in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone s internal antenna Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging batteries for more than a week as overcharging may shorten battery life Over time unused batteries w...

Page 7: ...circumstances Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel ...

Page 8: ...d power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the l...

Page 9: ...RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons ...

Page 10: ...sed animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones so we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human heal...

Page 11: ...of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks you can take a few simple steps to mi...

Page 12: ...cases while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised Unlike hand free kits these so called shields may interfere with proper operation of the phone The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate leading to an increase in RF absorption In February 2002 the Federal trade Commission...

Page 13: ...sibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your call withou...

Page 14: ...rnet Association Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As with other mobile radio trans...

Page 15: ...sers are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point service station Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked They include below deck on boats ...

Page 16: ...nstallation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined...

Page 17: ...eration Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the sig...

Page 18: ...ut When the operation time talk time and standby time is noticeably shorter than normal it is time to buy a new battery If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time Use only Samsung approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung approved chargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected to a charge...

Page 19: ...hemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven a stove or a radiator The phone may explode when overheated When the phone or battery gets ...

Page 20: ...of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the en...

Page 21: ...d at the bottom of the display In Idle mode press and hold the left soft key to access the simplified menus 4 way navigation In Idle mode access user defined menus left right up down In Menu mode scroll through menu options Confirm In Idle mode launch the web browser In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialed...

Page 22: ...t message assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To install the SIM card and battery 1 Remo...

Page 23: ...e battery icon will also be empty and blinking If the battery level becomes too low the phone will automatically power off Recharge your battery to continue using your phone using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on 1 Slide open the phone 2 Press and hold 3 Enter your PIN and press OK ...

Page 24: ...e mode press and hold to silence or unsilence your phone Change your ringtone 1 In Menu mode select Settings Õ Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Press Options Õ Edit Õ Voice call ringtone 4 Select a ringtone category Õ a ringtone 5 Press Options Õ Select if necessary 6 Press Save To switch to another profile select it from the list Create a phone profile 1 In Menu mode select ...

Page 25: ...Save 5 Press Yes to apply the theme Set menu shortcuts 1 In Menu mode select Settings Õ Phone settings Õ Shortcuts 2 Select a key to use as a shortcut 3 Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key Use the simplified menus To set up simplified menu items 1 In Idle mode press OK 2 Press Options Õ Customise menu 3 Select your favourite menus 4 Press Options Õ Open to select submenus if necessary 5 Pr...

Page 26: ...onment you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature For better performance use the normal phone mode Use the headset By plugging the supplied 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 To end a call press the headset button Send and view messa...

Page 27: ...o change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode Enter text in one of the following modes Mode Function ABC Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly press 0 to insert a space If the correct word does not display sele...

Page 28: ...lect Save Õ a memory location phone or SIM Õ New 3 Select a number type if necessary 4 Enter contact information 5 Press Options Õ Save to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Menu mode select Phonebook 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find 3 Select the contact s name from the search list Once you have found a contact you can call the contact by pressing edit the cont...

Page 29: ... the feature to your handset and accept the license agreement before using Important You must have a data plan to use this feature Shopping for GPS Applications 1 Press Menu AT T GPS Shop GPS Apps 2 Follow the on screen prompts to purchase additional GPS Applications AllSportGPS This application allows you monitor your outdoor fitness activities You can record distance time speed calories and rout...

Page 30: ... My Favorites displays your favorite marked GPS navigation sites Recent Places displays your recently entered locations Address displays manually entered locations Intersection used to locate a specific address by using two separate street addresses to identify an intersection You can enter intersections manually by typing or speaking them into the phone City allows you to enter a city State and o...

Page 31: ...ed with a notice that if you do not cancel within seven days then you are charged for the GPS service Important After the trial period charges for Where service apply Contact your service provider for details 2 Press OK to accept the Terms of Service 3 Your location automatically calculates 4 Press to start 5 The following menu icons display in the display Weather allows you to check the local wea...

Page 32: ...Note These services require the purchase of a subscription ...

Page 33: ...ys Network unavailable or Network error When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again You cannot access some options without a subscription Contact your service provider for more details You enter a number but the call is not dialled Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular netwo...

Page 34: ...s may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery Your phone is hot to the touch When you use several applications at once your phone requires more power and may heat up This is normal and should not affect your phone s lifes...

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