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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 
service provider.

www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-23748A

English(HK). 07/2010. Rev. 1.1

S5230(HK Eng).book  Page i  Monday, July 5, 2010  12:59 PM

Summary of Contents for GT-S5230C

Page 1: ...ual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 23748A English HK 07 2010 Rev 1 1 S5230 HK Eng book Page i Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 2: ...GT S5230C user manual S5230 HK Eng book Page ii Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 3: ... assembling and preparing 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 Please read this manual carefully before...

Page 4: ...icrosystems Inc Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation X Refer to pages with related information for example X p 12 represents see page 12 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...

Page 5: ...sage information 6 introducing your mobile phone 9 Unpack 9 Phone layout 10 Keys 11 Display 11 Icons 12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone 13 Install the SIM card and battery 13 Charge the battery 15 Insert a memory card optional 16 S5230 HK Eng book Page iv Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 6: ...4 Use advanced call functions 34 Use advanced phonebook functions 37 Use advanced messaging functions 38 Use advanced camera functions 40 Use advanced music functions 43 using tools and applications 47 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 47 Activate the mobile tracker 49 Make fake calls 50 Record and play voice memos 50 Edit images 51 Print images 53 Use Java powered games and applications 54 Use R...

Page 7: ...currencies or measurements 57 Set a countdown timer 57 Use the stopwatch 58 Create a new task 58 Create a text memo 58 Manage your calendar 58 averview of menu functions a troubleshooting b S5230 HK Eng book Page vi Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 8: ...hildren and pets Keep 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 Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music S5230 HK Eng book Page 1 Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 9: ... regulations when disposing 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 pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15...

Page 10: ...njuries 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 Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving Use hands free accessories to increas...

Page 11: ...rsonnel Protect batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery dam...

Page 12: ...may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency RF signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment such as pacemakers hearing ai...

Page 13: ...d before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devices ...

Page 14: ...e Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright patent trademark and or other intellectual property laws Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use You may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been authorized by the content owner or service provider Without limiti...

Page 15: ...Y 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 networks and transmission facilities over which Samsung has no control ...

Page 16: ...nual 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 Use only Samsung approved software Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer s warranty S5230 HK Eng book Page 9 Monday Jul...

Page 17: ...ollowing keys and features Power Menu exit key Dial key Touch screen Earpiece Back key Mouthpiece Multifunction jack Volume key You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations To lock press key Battery cover Camera lens Camera key Internal antenna Hold key Mirror S5230 HK Eng book Page 10 Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 18: ... Menu exit Turn the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode return to the main menu screen or return to Idle mode Volume Adjust the phone s volume Hold Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys Camera In Idle mode turn on the camera In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages instructions and information you ...

Page 19: ...rd inserted Alarm activated Browsing the web Connected to secured web page Roaming outside of normal service area Call diverting activated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected Synchronised with PC New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current tim...

Page 20: ...hen 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 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off S5230 HK Eng book Page 13 Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 21: ... 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 S5230 HK Eng book Page 14 Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 22: ...pter into the multifunction jack 3 Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet With the triangle facing up Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty S5230 HK E...

Page 23: ...g on memory card manufacturer and type 1 Remove the battery cover and battery 2 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing up To ensure peak performance of your battery fully charge and discharge use until empty the battery the first two or three times About the low battery indicator When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message The battery ...

Page 24: ...e phone 17 3 Insert the battery and replace the battery cover To remove the memory card remove the battery cover and battery and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot S5230 HK Eng book Page 17 Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 25: ...ep 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 aeroplanes and hospitals To switch to the offline profile in Menu mode select Settings Phone profiles Offline Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohi...

Page 26: ...touch screen Select an icon to open a menu or launch an application Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists For the optimal use of the touch screen remove the screen protection film before using your phone S5230 HK Eng book Page 19 Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 27: ...on the widget toolbar or move them to the idle screen Add the widgets to the idle screen 1 Open the widget toolbar 2 Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle screen You can position the widget anywhere on the screen Change the widgets 1 In Menu mode select Settings Display and light Widget 2 Select the widgets you want to include to the widget toolbar and select Save Some of your widgets ...

Page 28: ...de press the Volume key 2 Select Vibration and adjust the intensity of the vibration Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode select Keypad and tap and hold to silence or unsilence your phone Calibrate the screen You can calibrate the screen so that your phone recognises the input better 1 In Menu mode select Settings Phone settings Calibration 2 Tap the target on the screen 3 Select OK C...

Page 29: ...word again and select Confirm Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock By drawing a specified character on the locked touch screen you can unlock the screen only unlock and then make a call to a speed dial number or unlock and then launch an application To set a smart unlock character 1 In Menu mode select Settings Smart unlock The first time you access a menu that requires a password you will be...

Page 30: ...ect Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number 2 Tap Voice call or 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 During a call your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs To unlock press key You can reject incoming calls by using the auto rejection in Menu mode select Settings Application s...

Page 31: ... and hold To answer a call press the headset button To end a call press and hold the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send and view text SMS multimedia MMS and email messages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Menu mode select Messages Create message Message 2 Select Tap to add recipient Enter manually 3 Enter a destination number and select Done 4 Select Tap to add text In noisy...

Page 32: ...t and select Done 6 Select Tap to add text 7 Enter your email text and select Done 8 Select Add files an item type and attach a file if necessary 9 Select Send to send the message Enter text With your phone s touch screen you can enter text and create messages or notes Change the text input method When you open the text input field the virtual keypad appears Select and select one of the following ...

Page 33: ... a character 5 Select a character Stroke 1 Tap the text input mode to select S Stroke or T Stroke 2 Select 1 through 5 to enter strokes Select 6 when you are unsure which stroke to enter This will insert a placeholder 3 Select 0 A number appears by each character 4 Scroll left or right to a character 5 Select a character Abc Select the appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears o...

Page 34: ...area To change case or use numbers or symbols select Abc View text or multimedia messages 1 In Menu mode select Messages Inbox 2 Select a text or multimedia message View an email 1 In Menu mode select Messages Email inbox 2 Select an account 3 Select Download 4 Select an email or a header 5 If you selected a header select Retrieve to view the body of the email Numeric Select the appropriate virtua...

Page 35: ... also drag to select the first letter of the name 3 Select the contact s name from the search list Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos Capture photos 1 In Idle mode press the Camera key to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view Once you have found a contact you can call the contact by selecting edit the contact informati...

Page 36: ...o file 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view Scroll up or down to view photos Tap or to zoom in or out Press the Back key to exit the zoom screen Capture videos 1 In Idle mode press the Camera key to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Select to switch to Recording mode 4 Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments To select the colour ba...

Page 37: ...ed headset into the phone s multifunction jack 2 In Menu mode select FM radio 3 Select Yes to start automatic tuning The radio scans and saves available stations automatically 4 Control the FM radio using the following icons The first time you access the FM radio you will be prompted to start automatic tuning Icon Function Set your phone to re tune frequencies for stations Change the sound output ...

Page 38: ...fter transferring music files to your phone or memory card 1 In Menu mode select Music Music player 2 Select a music category a music file 3 Control playback using the following icons Icon Function Open the list of music categories Open the currently playing list Select an equaliser type Change the repeat mode Activate Shuffle mode Pause playback Play playback Skip backward Scan backward in a file...

Page 39: ...rges for accessing the web and downloading media The browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider Icon Function Move backward or forward on a web page Refresh the current web page Return to the homepage Zoom on a WAP page Open a list of saved bookmarks Change the view mode Add a bookmark or access ...

Page 40: ... 1 In Menu mode select Browser Bookmarks 2 Select Add 3 Select the URL input field 4 Enter a WAP address URL and select Done 5 Select the title input field 6 Enter a page title and select Done 7 Select Save S5230 HK Eng book Page 33 Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 41: ...w and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call 1 Select the missed call you want to dial from the event alert widget 2 Press to dial Call a recently dialled number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers 2 Select to the number you want and select or press to dial S5230 HK Eng book Page 34 Monday July 5 2010 ...

Page 42: ...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 Select Swap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call 2 While connected to the first party call the ...

Page 43: ...2 Select the contact you want 3 Select next to the number you want 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 Select On under Activation 3 Sel...

Page 44: ...to the favourite number Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can assign group names ringtones caller ID photos and vibration type to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group Start by creating a group 1 In Menu mode select Phonebook 2 Select the Contacts drop down menu Groups 3 Select Create group You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or e...

Page 45: ... messages 1 In Menu mode select Photo contacts 2 Select an image 3 Select to dial the number or select to send a message Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create and use templates to create new messages and create message folder Create a text template 1 In Menu mode select Messages Templates Text templates 2 Select Create to open a new template window 3 Select the text input field 4 Enter ...

Page 46: ...ect Messages Create message a message type 2 Select More Insert Text template a template Create a message from a multimedia template 1 In Menu mode select Messages Templates Multimedia templates 2 Select next to the template you want 3 Your template opens as a new multimedia message Create a folder to manage messages 1 In Menu mode select Messages My folders 2 Select Create folder 3 Enter a new fo...

Page 47: ... the Camera key to take a photo Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1 Press the Camera key to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Select 4 Press the Camera key 5 Aim the camera lens at your subject Your phone recognises people in an image and detects their smiles When the subject smiles the phone automatically takes a photo Capture a series of photos 1 Press the ...

Page 48: ...ion you selected The phone captures the next photo automatically 7 Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo Capture divided photos 1 Press the Camera key to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 3 Select 4 Select an image layout 5 Make any necessary adjustments 6 Press the Camera key to take photos for each segment Capture photos with decorative frames 1 Press...

Page 49: ...n Change the resolution option Effects Apply a special effect Exposuremeter Select a type of exposure metering Image quality Set the quality of your digital images Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option Effects Apply a special effect Video quality Adjust the quality of your video clips Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines Review Set the camera to switch to the previe...

Page 50: ...ve 2 Press to return to Idle mode 3 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC 4 Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information Storage Select a memory location to store new images or video clips Setting Function Guidelines Display the guidelines Audio recording Turn the audio on or of...

Page 51: ...y files from the PC to the memory card Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1 Insert a memory card 2 In Menu mode select Settings Phone settings PC connections Media player Save 3 Press twice to return to Idle mode 4 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed When connected a pop up window will appear on the ...

Page 52: ...t an image or capture a new photo 6 Select Save 7 Select the new playlist 8 Select Add Tracks 9 Select the files you want to include and select Add Customise your music player settings 1 In Menu mode select Music Music player 2 Select Settings 3 Adjust the settings to customise your music player 4 Select Save Option Function Background playing Set whether to play music in the background when you e...

Page 53: ...cally 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 your phone is successfully registered select to record a part of music you want to find Some service providers may not support this service and the database may not have info...

Page 54: ...ta and using hands free features Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Menu mode select Applications Bluetooth 2 Select the circle in the centre to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 3 To allow other devices to locate your phone select Settings On under My phone s visibility a visibility option Save Save If you selected Custom set duration that your phone is visible S5230 HK Eng book Pag...

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 Select Send via Send name card via or Send URL via Bluetooth Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK if necessary 2 Select Yes to confirm that you are ...

Page 56: ...your phone the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone To activate the mobile tracker 1 In Menu mode select Settings Security Mobile tracker 2 Enter your password and select Confirm 3 Select On to turn on the mobile tracker 4 Select the recipient field to open the recipient list 5 Select the recipient input field...

Page 57: ...er Fake call voice 3 Select Voice recording 4 Select to start recording 5 Speak into the microphone 6 When you are finished speaking select 7 Press the Back key 8 Select Save Make a fake call To make a fake call press and hold the Volume key down in Idle mode To change the delay time before fake calls in Menu mode select Settings Application settings Call Fake call Fake call timer an option Save R...

Page 58: ...e select My files Images My photos a photo file 2 Select 3 Select Edit Effects an effect option filter style warp or partial blur 4 Select a variation of the effect to apply and select Done To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image move or resize the rectangle and select Blur Done 5 When you are finished with applying effects select Files Save as Icon Function Open the list of voice me...

Page 59: ...Save the edited image with a new file name Refer to steps 5 7 of Apply effects to images Transform an image 1 Open an image to be edited Refer to steps 1 2 of Apply effects to images 2 Select Edit Transform Resize Rotate or Flip 3 Rotate or flip the image as desired and select Done To resize the image select a size and select Save Done 4 Save the edited image with a new file name Refer to steps 5 ...

Page 60: ...lect Done 5 Save the edited image with a new file name Refer to steps 5 7 of Apply effects to images Add a memo by handwriting 1 Open an image to be edited Refer to steps 1 2 of Apply effects to images 2 Select Edit Memo on screen 3 Select a colour and write a memo on the screen and select Done 4 Save the edited image with a new file name Refer to steps 5 7 of Apply effects to images Print images ...

Page 61: ...nning Java technology Download games or applications 1 In Menu mode select Applications Games and more More games Your phone connects to the WAP page preset by your service provider 2 Search for a game or application and download it to the phone Play games 1 In Menu mode select Applications Games and more 2 Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions The download of java files...

Page 62: ...4 Enter the address of an RSS feed and select OK Read RSS feeds 1 In Menu mode select Applications RSS reader 2 Select Update to get the latest contents 3 Select a feed category an updated feed Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display View a world clock 1 In Menu mode select Organiser World clock The auto update feature se...

Page 63: ... add more world clocks step 3 Add a world clock to your display With the dual clock widget you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display After you have created a world clock 1 In Menu mode select Organiser World clock 2 Select Set as 2nd clock 3 Select the world clock you want to add 4 Select Set Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events Set a new ...

Page 64: ...u mode select Organiser Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Menu mode select Organiser Convertor a conversion 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 Enter hours or minutes to count ...

Page 65: ...te a new task 1 In Menu mode select Organiser Task 2 Select Create task 3 Enter the details of the task and select Save Create a text memo 1 In Menu mode select Organiser Memo 2 Select Create memo 3 Enter your memo text and select Done Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events Change the calendar view 1 In Menu mode select Organiser Calendar 2 Select More View by day...

Page 66: ...s of a specific 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 Select Schedule list 3 Select an event to view its details S5230 HK Eng book Page 59 Monday July 5 2010 12 59 PM ...

Page 67: ...unds 4 Other files 5 Memory status 7 Organiser 1 Calendar 2 Memo 3 Task 4 World clock 5 Calculator 6 Convertor 8 Camera 9 FM radio 10 Applications 1 Games and more 2 Voice recorder 3 Bluetooth 4 Timer 5 Stopwatch 6 RSS reader 11 Alarms 12 Settings 1 Phone profiles 2 Display and light 3 Time and date 4 Phone settings 5 Smart unlock 6 Application settings 7 Security 8 Network settings 9 Memory setti...

Page 68: ...ly Phone lock When the phone lock feature is enabled you must enter the password you set for the phone PIN code 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 PIN2 code When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied by the SIM card Fo...

Page 69: ...arring 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 the built in microphone Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is ...

Page 70: ...ber is stored in the contact 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 Yo...

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