Samsung GT-S5150 User Manual Download

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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
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Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-27084A

English (EU). 12/2009. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for GT-S5150

Page 1: ...tents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 27084A English EU 12 2009 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...GT S5150 user manual ...

Page 3: ...ng your mobile phone and using basic functions Instructional icons Before you start familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information X Refer to pages with related information for example X p 12 re...

Page 4: ...tooth QD ID B016100 Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode select Messages Create message represents Messages followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each screen for exampl...

Page 5: ... precautions 4 Important usage information 6 introducing your mobile phone 12 Unpack 12 Phone layout 13 Keys 14 Display 15 Icons 16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 17 Install the SIM card and battery 17 Charge the battery 19 Insert a memory card optional 20 ...

Page 6: ... functions 35 Use advanced phonebook functions 38 Use advanced messaging functions 39 Use advanced camera functions 41 Use advanced music functions 44 using tools and applications 47 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 47 Activate and send an SOS message 49 Activate the mobile tracker 49 Make fake calls 50 Record and play voice memos 51 Edit images 52 View photos and videos on the web 53 Use Java p...

Page 7: ...vi contents Set a countdown timer 57 Use the stopwatch 57 Create new tasks 58 Create new memos 58 Manage your calendar 58 troubleshooting a index d ...

Page 8: ...eep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing Safety warnings Excessive exposure to sound at high volumes can cause hearing damage Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an audio source and use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversati...

Page 9: ...n a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or phones Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Avoid interference with pacemak...

Page 10: ...es or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or accessories Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries While using your phone hold the phone with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or bro...

Page 11: ...oved accessories 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 w...

Page 12: ...r or battery Handle your phone carefully and sensibly Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of electric shock Do not allow your phone to get wet liquids can cause serious damage and will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the phone Do not handle your phone with wet hands Water damage to your phone can void your manufacturer s warranty Avoid using or storing you...

Page 13: ... pacemakers hearing aids medical devices and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience Use your phone 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...

Page 14: ... with your fingers or metal objects If dirty wipe the card with a soft cloth Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel Specific Absorption Rate SAR certification information Your phone conforms to European ...

Page 15: ... TTE directive For more information about the SAR and related EU standards visit the Samsung mobile phone website Correct disposal of this product Waste Electrical 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 char...

Page 16: ...n 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 end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive...

Page 17: ...ices displayed through this device THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AS IS SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY FOR ANY PURPOSE SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY VALIDITY TIMELINESS LEGA...

Page 18: ...smission facilities over which Samsung has no control Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services Any question or request for service rela...

Page 19: ... 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 The supplied accessories perform best for your phone ...

Page 20: ...ar of your phone includes the following keys and features 4 way navigation key Volume key Left softkey Mouthpiece Dial key Power Menu exit key Right softkey Earpiece Display Confirm key Special function keys Alphanumeric keys Battery cover Internal antenna Speaker Camera key Multifunction jack Camera lens External LED ...

Page 21: ...tivated launch the web browser or access Menu mode depending on your service provider or region Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialed missed or received numbers Power Menu exit Turn the phone on or off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return to Idle mode Alpha numeric Symbol Enter numbers characters and symbols in a text input field In Idle mode pr...

Page 22: ...s and hold Silence a ringtone for incoming calls or reject calls press and hold Camera In Idle mode turn on the camera press and hold In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Key Function Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages instructions and information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey ...

Page 23: ...age feature activated Connecting to secured web page Browsing the web Call diverting activated Roaming outside of normal service area Bluetooth activated Music playback in progress Music playback paused Music playback stopped FM radio on FM radio suspended Memory card inserted New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Normal profile activated Silent pr...

Page 24: ...tall the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module SIM with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To install the SIM card and battery 1 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off ...

Page 25: ...phone 2 Insert the SIM card 3 Insert the battery 4 Replace the battery cover Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down Without inserting a SIM card you can use your phone s non network services and some menus ...

Page 26: ...moving unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet 5 Unplug the travel adapter from the phone 6 Close the cover to the multifunction jack Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty With the triangle facing up About the low battery indicator When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and a...

Page 27: ... to 8 GB depending on memory card manufacturer and type 1 Remove the battery cover and battery 2 Unlock the memory card cover 3 Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone Format the memory card only on the phone Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards ...

Page 28: ...21 4 Close the memory card cover 5 Lock the memory card cover 6 Insert the battery and replace the battery cover To remove the memory card remove the battery cover and battery unlock and lift the memory card cover and then remove the memory card ...

Page 29: ...as desired by following the screen To turn your phone off repeat step 1 above Switch to the offline profile By switching to the offline profile you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as aeroplane and hospitals To switch to the offline profile in Menu mode select Settings Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from...

Page 30: ...ems on the toolbar To access an item from the shortcut toolbar in Idle mode scroll left or right to the menu item you want and press the Confirm key To edit items on the shortcut toolbar 1 In Menu mode select Settings Display and light Shortcuts toolbar 2 Press Options Edit 3 Select your favourite menus 4 Press Save or press Options Save You may need to press the Confirm key to access Menu mode de...

Page 31: ...one of the current profile 1 In Menu mode select Settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the profile you are using 3 Press Options Edit Voice call ringtone 4 Select a ringtone category a ringtone 5 Press Save To switch to another profile select it from the list To create a phone profile 1 In Menu mode select Settings Phone profiles 2 Press Options Create 3 Enter a name for the profile and press Save 4...

Page 32: ...ns You can set display animations on the external LED for different phone events 1 In Menu mode select Settings External LED Event settings 2 Scroll to an event and press the Confirm key 3 Select an animation option 4 Check the animation on the external LED if necessary 5 Press Set 6 Press Save to save the changes Set menu shortcuts 1 In Menu mode select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select ...

Page 33: ... In Idle mode enter an area code and a phone number 2 Press to dial the number 3 To end the call press Answer a call 1 When a call comes in press 2 To end the call press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press the Volume key up or down The first time you access a menu that requires a password you will be prompted to create and confirm a password Samsung is not responsible for an...

Page 34: ... jack you can make and answer calls To redial the last call press the headset button twice To answer a call press the headset button To end a call press the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send or view text SMS multimedia MMS or email messages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Menu mode select Messages Create message Message 2 Enter a destination number and scroll down In noisy...

Page 35: ...ss and scroll down 3 Enter a subject and scroll down 4 Enter your email text 5 Press Options Attach multimedia and attach a file if necessary 6 Press the Confirm key to send the email Enter text When entering text you can change the text input mode Press and hold to switch between T9 and ABC modes Depending on your country you may be able to access an input mode for your specific language Press to...

Page 36: ... selected a header press Options Retrieve to view the body of the email Mode Function ABC Press an appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly press the Confirm key If the correct word does not display select an alternate word from the list that appears Number Pr...

Page 37: ... 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 The memory location to save new contacts may be preset depending on your service provider To change the memory location in Menu mode select Phonebook Options Settings Save new contact to a memory location Once ...

Page 38: ...o adjust the brightness press the Navigation key up or down To zoom in or out press the Navigation key left or right or press the Volume key 4 Press the Confirm key or to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 5 Press or to take another photo step 3 View photos In Menu mode select My files Images My photos a photo file Capture videos 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Rot...

Page 39: ...rm key to view the video 7 Press or to record another video step 4 View videos In Menu mode select My files Videos My video clips a video file Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio Listen to the FM radio 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 In Menu mode select FM radio 3 Press the Confirm key to turn on the FM radio 4 Press Yes t...

Page 40: ...select Music Music player 2 Select a music category a music file 3 Control playback using the following keys Key Function Confirm Turn the FM radio on or off Volume Adjust the volume up or down Navigation Left Right Tune a radio station Select an available radio station press and hold Up Down Select a radio station saved in the favourite list X p 46 Key Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Vo...

Page 41: ...ookmarks 2 Press Add 3 Enter a page title and a web address URL 4 Press Save If you select My files Memory card a music file you cannot skip forward or backward during playback You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media The browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Key Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Confirm Se...

Page 42: ... s additional calling capabilities View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call 1 Press View 2 Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 3 Press to dial Call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Scroll to the number you want and press to dial ...

Page 43: ...lls 4 To end the call on hold press Options End held call 5 To end the current call press Answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call 1 Press to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Press Swap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multi...

Page 44: ... p 30 1 In Menu mode select Phonebook 2 Scroll to the number you want to dial and press to dial Reject a call To reject an incoming call press The caller will hear a busy tone To reject calls from certain numbers automatically use the auto rejection To activate the auto rejection and set up the reject list 1 In Menu mode select Settings Application settings Call All calls Auto reject 2 Scroll left...

Page 45: ...ave Set speed dial numbers 1 In Menu mode select Phonebook 2 Press Options Settings Speed dial 3 Scroll to a number you want to set and press the Confirm key 4 Select a contact a number if necessary to assign to the number The contact is saved to the speed dial number You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature You can now ...

Page 46: ...roup name 5 To set the caller ID image scroll down and press the Confirm key an image category an image 6 To set a group ringtone scroll down and press the Confirm key a ringtone category a ringtone 7 Press Save Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates use templates to create new messages and use the messengers Create a text template 1 In Menu mode select Messages Templates Text ...

Page 47: ...message type 2 In the text field press Options Add text Template a template Create a message from a multimedia template 1 In Menu mode select Messages Templates Multimedia message templates 2 Scroll to the template you want and press Options Send Your template opens as a new multimedia message Use the Bluetooth messenger Learn to chat with your family or friends instantly via the Bluetooth wireles...

Page 48: ...r 3 Enter a new folder name and press OK Move messages from a message folder to your folders to manage them as your preferences Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings Capture a series of photos 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Press Shooting mode Multiple 4 Sel...

Page 49: ... 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Press Frames 4 Select a frame and press the Confirm key 5 Make any necessary adjustments 6 Press the Confirm key or to take a photo with the frame Use camera options Before capturing a photo press to access the following options Option Function Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Resolutio...

Page 50: ...n option Timer Select the time delay Effects Apply a special effect White balance Adjust the colour balance Audio recording Turn the audio on or off Recording mode Change the recording mode Viewfinder mode Change the preview screen Shortcuts View the shortcut information Option Function Option Function Quality Adjust the quality of your photos Shutter sound Select a sound to accompany the shutter ...

Page 51: ...g PC Studio help for more information Copy music files to a memory card 1 Insert a memory card 2 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC 3 Open a folder to view files 4 Copy files from the PC to the memory card Create a playlist 1 In Menu mode select Music Music player Playlists 2 Press Options Create...

Page 52: ...tings to customise your music player 4 Press Save Store radio stations automatically 1 Plug the supplied headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 In Menu mode select FM radio 3 Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio 4 Press Options Self tuning 5 Press Yes to confirm if necessary The radio scans and saves available stations automatically Option Function Background playing Set whether to p...

Page 53: ...r you want to set Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move 1 In Menu mode select Music Find music 2 Select Find music to connect to the server 3 When the phone is successfully registered press Record to record a part of music you want to find You can select this radio station from the FM radio screen by pressin...

Page 54: ...r exchanging data and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Menu mode select Applications Bluetooth 2 Press Options Settings 3 Scroll down to Activation 4 Scroll left or right to On 5 To allow other devices to locate your phone scroll down to My phone s visibility and scroll left or right to On If you select Custom scroll down and set duration that your phone is vis...

Page 55: ...pts the connection pairing is complete Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Select the file or item from one of your phone s applications that you want to send 2 Press Options Send via Send namecard via or Send URL via Bluetooth when sending contact data specify which data to send Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and p...

Page 56: ... number if necessary 7 When you are finished selecting contacts press Select to return to the recipient list 8 Press the Confirm key to save the recipients 9 Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message 10 Press Save Yes To send an SOS message the phone must be closed Press the Volume key four times Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone ...

Page 57: ...nt list 9 Press the Confirm key to save the recipients 10 Scroll down and enter the sender s name 11 Press Save Accept Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice Record a voice 1 In Menu mode select Settings Application settings Call ...

Page 58: ...corder 2 Press the Confirm key to start recording 3 Speak your memo into the microphone 4 When you are finished speaking press the Navigation key down Play a voice memo 1 From the voice recorder screen press Options My voice clips 2 Select a file 3 Control playback using the following keys Key Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume Navigation Left Skip backward Scan bac...

Page 59: ...ove the rectangle over the area you want to apply the blur effect and press Options Done To resize the rectangle press Options Resize 5 When you are finished press Options Save as 6 Enter a new file name for the image and press OK Adjust an image 1 Open the image to be edited Refer to steps 1 2 in Apply effects to images 2 Press Options Adjust an adjustment option brightness contrast or colour To ...

Page 60: ... to crop and press Options Done To resize the rectangle press Options Resize Insert a visual feature 1 Open the image to be edited Refer to steps 1 2 in Apply effects to images 2 Press Options Insert a visual feature frame image clip art emoticon or text 3 Select a visual feature or enter text and press OK 4 Move resize or rotate the visual feature or text and press Done or Options Done 5 Save the...

Page 61: ...Menu mode select Applications Games and more More games Your phone connects to the website preset by your service provider 2 Search for a game or an application and download it to the phone Play games 1 In Menu mode select Applications Games and more My games 2 Select a game from the list and follow the on screen instructions The download of Java games or Java applications may not be supported dep...

Page 62: ...to a time zone 4 To set daylight saving time scroll down and press the Confirm key 5 Press Save to create your world clock The world clock is set as the second clock 6 To add more world clocks repeat steps 2 5 above Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display After you have created world clocks 1 In Menu mode select...

Page 63: ... alarm When the alarm sounds Press Exit or the Confirm key to stop the alarm without snooze Press Confirm or the Confirm key to stop the alarm with snooze or press Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period Deactivate an alarm 1 In Menu mode select Alarms 2 Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate and press the Confirm key 3 Scroll down to Alarm activation if necessary 4 Scroll left or ri...

Page 64: ...sion type 2 Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields Set a countdown timer 1 In Menu mode select Applications Timer 2 Press Set 3 Enter the length of time to count down and press OK 4 Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the countdown 5 When the timer expires press Exit to stop the alert Use the stopwatch 1 In Menu mode select Applications Stopwatch 2 Press the C...

Page 65: ...the Confirm key Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events Change the calendar view 1 In Menu mode select Organiser Calendar 2 Press Options View by Day or Week Create an event 1 In Menu mode select Organiser Calendar 2 Press Options Create an event type 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Press Save or press Options Save You can set the smart wallpaper to ...

Page 66: ...ific date 1 In Menu mode select Organiser Calendar 2 Select a date on the calendar 3 Select an event to view its details To view events by event types 1 In Menu mode select Organiser Calendar 2 Press Options Event list an event type 3 Select an event to view its details ...

Page 67: ...er the password you set for the phone PIN When 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...

Page 68: ...ssed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot reach you Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot hear you speaking Ensure that you are not covering t...

Page 69: ... list Re enter and save the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off The battery terminals 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...

Page 70: ...lendar see tools calendar calls advanced functions 35 answering additional calls 36 answering 26 basic functions 26 dialling additional calls 36 dialling missed calls 35 from the phonebook 37 international numbers 37 making fake calls 50 making 26 multiparty 36 placing on hold 36 recently dialled 35 recording conversations 27 rejecting 37 retrieving held calls 36 viewing missed 35 Communities see ...

Page 71: ... effects 52 cropping 53 inserting visual features 53 transforming 53 internet see web browser Java downloading applications 54 downloading games 54 launching applications 55 launching games 54 key tones 24 lock see phone lock memo see text or voice memos memory card 20 messages sending email 28 sending instant Bluetooth messenger 40 sending multimedia 27 viewing email 29 viewing multimedia 29 view...

Page 72: ... 24 Samsung PC Studio 44 shortcut keys see shortcuts shortcuts 25 silent profile 24 SIM card 17 SOS message 49 stopwatch see tools stopwatch task see tools task templates inserting 40 multimedia 40 text 39 text creating memos 58 entering 28 messages 27 theme 25 timer see tools countdown timer tools alarm 56 calculator 57 calendar 58 convertor 57 countdown timer 57 image editor 52 mobile blog 53 st...

Page 73: ... capturing 31 viewing 32 voice memos playing 51 recording 51 volume call volume 26 key tone volume 24 wallpaper 25 web browser adding bookmarks 34 launching homepage 34 world clock creating 55 setting dual display 55 ...

Page 74: ...nts 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 made available ...

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