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Page 2: ...t in this user manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject to change without prior notice Refer to www samsungmobile com for the latest version of the user manual Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Formatting and delivery of this user manual is based on Bada operating systems an...

Page 3: ...s or additional information You may upgrade your mobile device s software by accessing www samsungmobile com Software sound sources wallpapers images and other contents provided in this device 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 s...

Page 4: ...etrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for exam...

Page 5: ...ows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Wi Fi Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance and are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc CS Headphone andWOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 6: ...a hand strap optional 15 Getting started 16 Turn your device on and off 16 Get to know your device 17 Use the touch screen 20 Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 22 Access menus 22 Launch and manage applications 24 Use widgets 25 Customise your device 26 Enter text 30 Communication 34 Calling 34 Logs 39 Messages 41 Email 46 ChatON 49 ...

Page 7: ...chronise 81 Community websites 82 YouTube 82 Connectivity 83 Bluetooth 83 Wi Fi 86 GPS 88 PC connections 90 IM 49 Social Hub 50 Entertainment 51 Camera 51 Video player 59 Music 61 FM radio 64 Games 67 Personal information 69 Contacts 69 Calendar 71 Task 72 Memo 73 ...

Page 8: ...out phone 112 Software update 113 SIM applications 113 Troubleshooting 114 Safety precautions 119 Index 128 Tools 93 Clock 93 Calculator 95 My accounts 95 My files 96 Search 100 Settings 101 Access the Settings menu 101 Flight mode 101 Connectivity 101 Sound profiles 102 Display and light 103 General 103 ...

Page 9: ...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 device Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a S...

Page 10: ...ert a SIM card you can only use your device s non network services and some menus Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot To install the SIM card and battery If the device is on press and hold 1 and select Yes to turn it off Remove the back cover 2 Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover ...

Page 11: ...ng approved chargers and cables Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device When your battery is low the device will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message The battery icon will also be empty and blinking If the battery level becomes too low the device will automatically power off Recharge your battery to continue using your device Insert the...

Page 12: ... Service Centre When the battery is fully charged the battery icon is 4 no longer moving unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing this may cause damage to the device Charge with the travel adapter Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of 1 the device Plug the small end of the travel ada...

Page 13: ...rd may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card To save energy unplug the travel adapter when not in use The travel adapter does not have a power switch so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet when not in use to avoid wasting power The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use Charge with the PC data cable Before charging ensure...

Page 14: ...4 Replace the back cover 5 Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards If you insert a card formatted with a different file structure your device will ask you to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing ...

Page 15: ...emory card Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device Format the memory card only on the device In Menu mode select Settings Memory Memory card details Format Yes Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on your device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions ...

Page 16: ...elect 4 Next Select your home time zone and select 5 Next Set the time and date and select 6 Save To turn off your device press and hold and select Yes Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals To use your device s non network services only switch to the flight mode In Menu mode s...

Page 17: ...ed 17 Get to know your device Device layout Power Lock key Multifunction jack Camera key Internal antenna Camera lens Touch screen End key Volume key Earpiece Menu key Dial key Mouthpiece Back cover Headset Speaker ...

Page 18: ... to the idle screen p 26 The first idle screen is the live panel You can view the current time and date weather information search input box and calendar Keys Key Function Power Lock Turn the device on or off press and hold Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve logs of your calls and messages Menu Access Menu mode Launch the task manager to view ...

Page 19: ...g activated Synchronising with PC Memory card inserted Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the corresponding panel of the idle screen directly Indicator icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider Icon Definition No signal Signal strength Flight mode activated Network searching G...

Page 20: ...ou can also turn on or off the device s volume and check new messages and alerts Use the touch screen Your device s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions Learn basic actions to use the touch screen Icon Definition Browsing the web Connected to secured web page New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Alarm activated Roaming outside of normal ...

Page 21: ...gers on the screen and pull them apart to zoom in or squeeze them together to zoom out To avoid scratching the touch screen do not use sharp tools Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water The touch screen may malfunction in humid c...

Page 22: ...menu or application 3 Press 4 to return to Idle mode Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period To turn on the screen press or the Menu key You can also adjust the backlight time In Menu mode select Settings Display and light Backlight time Some lists have an index along the right side Tap a letter to jump to items starting with that letter Drag yo...

Page 23: ...the name field enter a name for the folder and 4 then select Save Your device has a built in motion sensor that detects its orientation If you rotate the device while using some features the interface will automatically switch to landscape view To set the interface to keep the orientation when you rotate the device select Settings General Gestures Orientation Change orientation While using the dev...

Page 24: ... manager Press and hold the Menu key The icons of active 1 applications appear Drag an application icon to the folder 5 Repeat this step to add more applications Before you delete a folder you need to move the applications in the folder to the screen Then select Add new main menu screens In Menu mode select 1 Edit at the top left of the screen Rotate the device to landscape view 2 Select 3 to add ...

Page 25: ...he widget back to the widget toolbar tap 6 and hold the widget until the yellow frame appears and drag it to the widget toolbar Control active applications as follows 2 To switch between applications select one from the icons of active applications To close an application select To close all active applications select End all applications Use widgets Widgets are small applications that provide con...

Page 26: ... and 3 date format Select 4 Back Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode press theVolume key up or down 1 Manage web based widgets You can select a widget profile to connect to web services and view downloaded widgets In Menu mode select Settings Menu and widgets Widget Customise your device Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences Add new panels to the idle sc...

Page 27: ...ings Display and light Adjust the key tone volume by pressing theVolume 2 key or dragging the slider Switch to the silent profile In Menu mode select Keypad and then tap and hold to mute or unmute your device Set up a sound profile You can change your device s sounds by customising the current sound profile or switching to another sound profile To set up a profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings So...

Page 28: ...ecurity Select 2 PIN lock Enter the PIN of your SIM card and select 3 Done Once the PIN lock is enabled you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device Drag the slider under 2 Brightness to adjust the level of brightness Select 3 Set The brightness level of the display will affect how quickly the device consumes battery power Lock your device You can lock your device by activating the devi...

Page 29: ... If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times your SIM card will be blocked You must enter a PIN unlock key PUK to unblock the SIM card If you block your SIM card by entering an incorrect PUK bring the card to your service provider to unblock it Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your device the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to sp...

Page 30: ...d Select characters on the keypad Qwerty keyboard Select characters on the QWERTY keyboard Writing full screen Write anywhere on the screen Writing box Write in the input box Enter text You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen Change the text input method When you tap the text input field the input panel with the QWERTY keyboard app...

Page 31: ... dictionary Select Add word at the right end of the alternative word list Enter text using different input methods Change the text input method 1 Change the text input mode 2 Select the appropriate virtual keys or write on the 3 screen to enter your text When entering English text tap and hold and select Predictive text Enter the first two letters of a word and then the alternative word list appea...

Page 32: ...ct an alternative word from the list that appears Repeat steps 2 5 to complete your text 6 Mode Function Number Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number You can enter numbers by tapping and holding a virtual key in ABC orT9 mode Symbol Select 1 or to scroll to a symbol set you want Select an appropriate virtual key to 2 enter a symbol When entering text rotate the device to display the ...

Page 33: ...ut field until 1 appears Select 2 Select from the option list Drag your finger across the text 3 You can also tap the word you want to highlight twice Select 4 Copy or Cut to copy and paste or cut and paste the text onto the clipboard In another application tap and hold the text input 5 field Select 6 Paste to insert the text from the clipboard into the text field ...

Page 34: ...nd or reject calls Make a call In Menu mode select 1 Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number Press 2 to make a call To end the call press 3 Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial frequently p 70 To quickly access the call log to redial numbers you dialled recently press Call Answer a call When a call comes in press 1 When the device is ringing press theVolume key to adjust the volume ...

Page 35: ...You can use the following options while a call is in progress To adjust the voice volume press theVolume key up or down To place a call on hold select Hold To retrieve a held call select Unhold Reject a call When a call comes in press The caller will hear a busy tone You can set up a list of numbers to reject incoming calls automatically p 37 You can send a message when you reject incoming calls C...

Page 36: ...features such as auto rejection Fixed Dialling Number FDN mode or call diverting or barring To activate the speakerphone feature select Speaker In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance use the normal device mode To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you select Mute To listen and talk ...

Page 37: ...ode select 1 Settings Applications Call Fake call Select 2 Use fake call voice Record voice Select 3 to start recording Set auto rejection Use auto rejection to reject calls from certain numbers automatically To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list In Menu mode select 1 Settings Applications Call All calls Auto reject Select 2 Create Select an option under 3 Match criteria if necessa...

Page 38: ...itions when you are not able to answer calls such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area In Menu mode select 1 Settings Applications Call Voice call Call diverting Speak into the microphone 4 During recording select to pause and select to resume When you are finished select 5 or Save Select 6 Save You can also make fake calls appear more realistic by showi...

Page 39: ...of your calls and messages filtered by their types In Menu mode select 1 Logs Select a condition 2 Select 3 Divert to Contacts to add a contact or To another number to enter a number to which calls will be forwarded Select 4 Activate Your setting will be sent to the network Set call barring Call barring is a network feature to restrict certain types of calling or to prevent others from making call...

Page 40: ...ing to your calling plan The cost counter may be unavailable depending on your SIM card You can reset the records in the log manager From each screen select Reset Scroll left or right to select a log type at the top of the 2 screen From the call and message logs you can make a call or send a message directly to a contact by quickly flicking the contact to the left or right Select a log to view its...

Page 41: ...an add your own connection profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Network Connections Yes Select 2 Create Messages Learn to create and send text SMS or multimedia MMS and view or manage messages you have sent or received You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while outside your home service area For details contact your service provider Send a text message ...

Page 42: ...en you enter an email address the device will ask if you want to send a multimedia message Select OK to confirm Customise the parameters for the connection profile 3 Option Function Set name Enter the name for the profile Access name Enter the access point name Auth type Select an authentication type User ID Enter your user name Password Enter your password Protocol Select a network protocol Home ...

Page 43: ...folders you have created select My folders To view broadcast messages from networks select Broadcast messages To view messages in the spambox select Spambox Select 4 Tap to add text and enter your message text Select 5 and attach a file You can select a file from the file list or capture a photo video or sound clip Select 6 Send to send the message View a text or multimedia message Messages you ha...

Page 44: ...reate a multimedia message with a subject and 3 desired attachments to use as your template p 42 To sort messages as desired select List by To backup a message select Backup text messages To adjust the message settings select Settings Listen to voice mail messages If you have set missed calls to be diverted to the voice mail server callers may leave voice messages when you do not answer incoming c...

Page 45: ...act list select Recent Contacts or Groups and then continue with the next step Select contacts and select 6 Add Select 4 Save You can now use a multimedia template to create a new multimedia message From the MMS card list tap and hold a template and select Send Your template will open as a new multimedia message Create a folder to manage messages Learn to create folders to manage your messages acc...

Page 46: ... account SMTP server Enter the address of the SMTP server outgoing server Select a phone number if necessary 7 When you are finished setting the recipients select 8 OK Select 9 Repeat select the number of times to repeat the SOS message and select Set Select 10 Set Yes To send an SOS message the touch screen and keys must be locked Press theVolume key 4 times Email Learn to send or view email mess...

Page 47: ... Select 7 Attach items and attach a file You can select a file from the file list or capture a photo video or sound clip Select 8 Send to send the message Option Function SMTP port Enter the port number of the SMTP server Secure connection Select a security protocol for the SMTP server Incoming server type Select the type of the incoming server POP3 or IMAP4 POP3 server IMAP4 server Enter the addr...

Page 48: ... URL Enter the URL of the Exchange server Use SSL Set to use the SSL Secure Sockets Layer protocol to increase security View an email message 1 In Menu mode select Email an account Scroll to the inbox 2 Select 3 Download Select an email 4 Select 5 Retrieve to view the body of the email Synchronise emails with the Exchange server After configuring sync settings you can synchronise your emails with ...

Page 49: ...omising the server setting select the dot 3 next to data types to synchronise For synchronising emails and calendar events you can set the data range to synchronise When you are finished select 4 Done To synchronise your emails In Menu mode select 1 Email the Exchange server account Select 2 Download ChatON Learn to chat with your friends and family in ChatON This is a global communication service...

Page 50: ...instant messengers may vary depending on your region or service provider Social Hub Learn to access Social Hub the integrated communication application for email messages or SNS Visit http socialhub samsungmobile com for more details In Menu mode select 1 Social Hub Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub 2 ...

Page 51: ...ved in mp4 format Capture a photo 1 In Idle mode press the Camera key to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 The camera interface appears only in the landscape orientation The camera automatically turns off when you do not use it for a specified period The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or shooting conditions Aim the lens at the subje...

Page 52: ...d them apart move your fingers closer together to zoom out To exit the zoom mode select Real size To start a slideshow with photos and videos select Tap the screen to stop the slideshow Number Function 1 Check the camera status and settings Resolution Exposure metre type Default storage location Number of photos you can take according to available memory 2 Switch to the camcorder 3 Change the shoo...

Page 53: ...anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 Smile shot To view photo details select To delete a photo select Delete Yes To use additional features select and one of the following options Send via Send the photo to others via multimedia message email or the Bluetooth wireless feature Upload Post the photo to a community website or blog Set as Set the photo as wallpaper or a caller ID image for a co...

Page 54: ...y necessary adjustments 5 Press the Camera key to take the first photo 6 Make any necessary adjustments 4 Press the Camera key 5 Aim the camera lens at your subject Your device 6 recognises people in an image and detects their smiles When the subject smiles the device automatically takes a photo Capture a series of photos You can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects This is useful whe...

Page 55: ...ess the Camera key to take the photo and 6 automatically apply the decorative frame Slowly move the device in the direction you selected 7 and align the green frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the green frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically take the next photo Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo 8 Select 9 to save the panoramic photo Capture a mosaic photo You ...

Page 56: ...t the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Storage Select a memory location for storing captured photos Reset settings Reset menus and shooting options Customise camera settings Before taking a photo select to access the following options Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option Effects Apply a special effect such as sepia negative or black and white tones Exposure ...

Page 57: ...ttaching to a multimedia message or for saving normally 4 Change the camcorder settings 5 Hide or display icons in the viewfinder 6 Adjust the colour balance according to lighting conditions Capture a video 1 In Idle mode press the Camera key to turn on the camera Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 to switch to the camcorder Aim the lens at the subject and make any neces...

Page 58: ...wing options Send via Send the video to others via multimedia message email or the Bluetooth wireless feature Upload Post the video to a community website or blog Number Function 7 Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video 8 Adjust the brightness Select to increase or to decrease 9 View the photo or video you capture last Press theVolume key to zoom in or out 5 Pres...

Page 59: ... select 1 Video player Select a video to play 2 Customise camcorder settings Before capturing a video select to access the following options Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option Effects Apply a special effect such as sepia negative or black and white tones Video quality Set the quality level for your videos Before capturing a video select to access the following settings Setting...

Page 60: ... playback 7 Skip forward Scan forward in a file tap and hold Customise video player settings During video playback select to access the following settings Option Function Brightness Adjust the brightness of the video 3 Control playback with the following keys 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 Number Function 1 Activate the 5 1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected 2 Move to a point in the file by ...

Page 61: ...ry card p 91 Synchronise withWindows Media Player 11 p 91 Samsung is not responsible for any use of default music files provided on your device Option Function Mosaic search Divide the video into segments to apply different settings to each segment Send via Send the video to others via multimedia message email or the Bluetooth wireless feature Upload toWeb Post the video to a community website or ...

Page 62: ...econds Scan backward in a file tap and hold 5 Activate Shuffle mode 6 Change the repeat mode off repeating one file or repeating all files 7 Adjust the volume 8 Skip forward Scan forward in a file tap and hold 1 1 1 1 1 Play music After transferring music files to your device or memory card In Menu mode select 1 Music Scroll left or right to a music category 2 Select a music file 3 Control playbac...

Page 63: ...layer Option Function Equaliser Select a default equaliser type Number Function 9 Pause playback Select to resume playback 1 These icons are shown when you tap the player screen SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5 1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content such as DVD movies WOW HD significantly improves the playback quality of audio delivering...

Page 64: ...Wish list FM radio Learn to listen to music and news on the FM radio To listen to the FM radio you must connect the supplied headset which serves as the radio antenna Option Function Effect Select a sound effect Music menu Select music categories to display on the music library screen Visualisation Select an animated visualisation to display during playback Find music information Learn to access a...

Page 65: ...ontrol the FM radio with the following keys 4 6 1 3 2 5 7 4 3 4 8 Number Function 1 Set the FM radio to automatically retune frequencies for stations when the current signal is weak 2 Turn off the FM radio Select to turn on the FM radio 3 Search for an available radio station 4 Change the frequency by 0 1 MHz 5 Add the current radio station to the favourites list 6 Change the sound output headset ...

Page 66: ... radio station Customise FM radio settings In Menu mode select 1 FM radio Select 2 Settings Record a song from the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the device 1 In Menu mode select 2 FM radio Select 3 to turn on the FM radio Scroll to the radio station you want 4 Select 5 Record to start recording When you are finished recording select 6 Save The recorded file will be saved in Sounds in Men...

Page 67: ...t by your service provider Search for a game or application and download it to 2 the device Adjust the following settings to customise your FM 3 radio Option Function Alternative frequency Set whether or not the FM radio attempts to retune a radio station when the current signal is weak FM radio auto off Set the FM radio to automatically turn off after a specified length of time Record location Se...

Page 68: ...e or application from the list and follow 2 the on screen instructions Available games or applications may vary depending on your region or service provider Controls and options of games or applications may vary Select Protection to protect your games or applications from accidental deletion ...

Page 69: ...ct 3 Done to add the contact to memory You can also create a contact from the dialling screen In Menu mode select 1 Keypad and enter a phone number Select 2 Add to Contacts Create contact Enter contact information 3 Select 4 Done to add the contact to memory Find a contact 1 In Menu mode select Contacts Select 2 Search and enter the first letters of the name you want Select the contact s name from...

Page 70: ...ccounts you added will appear Select an account 2 Select 3 Contact sync Sync now To use additional options for a contact tap and hold the contact in the list Set a favourite number In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Favourites Add Select the check box next to the contact and 2 Add The contact is saved to the favourite number list You can also select a contact from the contact list and then select next...

Page 71: ...the event as required 3 Select 4 Save Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts you can manage multiple contacts and send messages or email to an entire group Start by creating a group In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Groups Create Select a memory location to save a group 2 Enter a name and select a ringtone for the group 3 Select 4 Save Copy contacts In Menu mode select 1 Contacts C...

Page 72: ...d Stop Task Learn to create a virtual task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority View events To change the calendar view In Menu mode select 1 Calendar Select a view mode from the top line of the calendar 2 Select an event to view its details 3 To view events of a specific date In Menu mode select 1 Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 In month view days wit...

Page 73: ...eate a memo In Menu mode select 1 Memo Select 2 Create Enter your memo text and select 3 Back Select a colour to change a background colour 4 Select 5 Save Create a task In Menu mode select 1 Task Select 2 Create Enter the details of the task 3 Select 4 Save View tasks In Menu mode select 1 Task Select 2 List by and select a category to sort the tasks Select a task to view its details 3 For comple...

Page 74: ...trol playback with the following keys 4 1 2 3 View memos In Menu mode select 1 Memo Select a memo to view its details 2 To view all details of memos from the memo list select Maximise You can send the memo to others by selecting Send via an option Voice rec Learn to operate your device s voice recorder You can set voice memos as call or alarm ringtones Record a voice memo In Menu mode select 1 Voi...

Page 75: ...er Function 1 Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar 2 Pause playback Select to resume playback 3 Adjust the volume You can send the voice memo to others by tapping and holding a voice memo and selecting a sending option ...

Page 76: ...onnect to the internet you must activate a connection profile In addition to profiles that are preset by your service provider you can add your own connection profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Network Connections Yes Select 2 Create Customise the network settings 3 Set up an MMS profile p 41 In Menu mode select 4 Internet Internet settings Internet profiles Select a connection pr...

Page 77: ...ow or switch between the currently opened windows 8 Open a list of saved bookmarks frequently visited pages and RSS feeds and recent internet history 1 These icons are shown when you tap the screen 1 Navigate web pages with the following keys 2 1 8 7 5 3 2 4 6 The above screen may differ depending on your region or service provider Number Function 1 Bookmark the current web page 2 Change the view ...

Page 78: ...whether or not to save cookies While browsing the web page use the following options To zoom in place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart move your fingers closer together to zoom out To translate a word tap and hold the word you want to translate and select Translate Bookmark your favourite web pages You can bookmark web pages you frequently visit for quick access While navigating the...

Page 79: ...aved web database Option Function RSS update Set the web browser to automatically update subscribed RSS feeds at regular intervals Activating the auto update feature increases the amount of data downloaded and may incur additional charges Server certificates View the details of certificates Preferences Change display and sound settings for the web browser About Internet Access version and copyrigh...

Page 80: ...from Samsung Apps Explore amazing applications and make your mobile life even better In Menu mode select 1 Samsung Apps Search for and download applications or widgets as 2 desired Use the RSS reader Learn to use the RSS reader to receive the latest news and information from your favourite websites Add an RSS feed address In Menu mode select 1 Internet RSS feeds Select 2 Add Enter the title and we...

Page 81: ...evice and the server Sync server Enter the web address of the server to be synchronised To use Samsung Apps your device must be connected to the internet using a cellular connection orWi Fi You may incur additional charges for accessing the internet and downloading applications If the widget toolbar is full downloaded widgets will not be automatically added to the widget toolbar You must remove so...

Page 82: ...ending on your region or service provider In Menu mode select 1 YouTube Select a video from the list of the featured videos 2 Control playback with the on screen keys 3 p 60 Option Function Network profile Select a connection profile to use for synchronisation When you are finished select 3 Save Start synchronisation In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Synchronise Select a synchronisation ...

Page 83: ...ible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Turn ...

Page 84: ...lly search for available services Some devices especially headsets or hands free car kits may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN such as 0000 If the other device has a PIN you must enter it To allow other devices to locate your device select 3 Settings My phone s visibility Always on Save If you selected Custom enter duration that your device is visible and select Done Once the Bluetooth wireless feature ...

Page 85: ...aved to the sound folder and a contact to the phonebook Select a paired device and use the following options To browse files on the paired device select Browse files To view the service list of the paired device select Service list To change the paired device name select Rename To allow the paired device to access and browse your files select Authorise device To send your files to the paired devic...

Page 86: ... intended for use in all European countries The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors in France Print data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Select a file or item such as a message calendar event tasks or image from an appropriate application or My files Select 2 Print via Bluetooth or select Print via Bluetooth Search for and pair with a B...

Page 87: ...AP IP address View your IP address of theWLAN AP Activate theWLAN feature In Menu mode select Settings Connectivity Wi Fi You can also open the shortcuts panel and select Wi Fi An activeWLAN running in the background will consume battery power To preserve battery power activate theWLAN only when needed Find and connect to aWLAN In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Wi Fi The device will auto...

Page 88: ...bal positioning system GPS receiver Learn to activate the GPS feature and customise the GPS settings Some features may be unavailable depending on your device model Option Function IP address type Set up static network addresses for theWLAN AP You can manually set the IP address gateway subnet mask and DNS addresses Proxy address and port Enter the address and port number of the proxy server AP MA...

Page 89: ... receive location information through mobile networks This helps your device show information when there is no GPS signal or when the GPS signal is weak To receive better GPS signals avoid using your device in the following conditions between buildings in tunnels or underground passages or inside buildings in poor weather around high voltage or electromagnetic fields Activate the GPS feature In Me...

Page 90: ...nect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC You can download the program from the Samsung website www samsungmobile com In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity USB Samsung Kies Set Press 2 to return to Idle mode You may incur additional charges for accessing the mobile network In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Location Select the dot next to 2 Enable netwo...

Page 91: ... Press 3 to return to Idle mode Using an optional PC data cable connect the 3 multifunction jack on your device to a PC Transfer or synchronise mobile data such as contacts 4 calendars music or photos between Samsung Kies and connected devices Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information Synchronise withWindows Media Player Ensure thatWindows Media Player is installed on your PC In Menu mod...

Page 92: ...erating system of the PC Select the created modem connection and enter an ID 4 and password provided by your service provider Using an optional PC data cable connect the 4 multifunction jack on your device to a PC When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC Open the folder to view files 5 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 6 To disconnect the device from the PC click the USB device...

Page 93: ...Save Select Auto power up setting to turn on the auto power up feature The auto power up feature sets the device to sound the alarm at the designated time when the device is turned off Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Tap and hold Stop to stop the alarm Tap and hold Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period Delete an alarm In Menu mode select 1 Clock Select 2 Delete Select the alarm you...

Page 94: ...ions with the timer counting down in the background Press the Menu key and access another application When the timer expires tap and hold 4 Stop to stop the alert Create a world clock In Menu mode select 1 Clock Select 2 Add Enter the few letters of a city name 3 To select a city in the world map view select Map view Select the city name you want 4 To add more world clocks repeat steps 2 4 5 Use t...

Page 95: ...can change the order of accounts in the list Select Account priority Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand held or desktop calculator In Menu mode select 1 Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display 2 to perform basic mathematical operations Rotate the device to landscape view to use the 3 scientific calculator My a...

Page 96: ... size exceeds the available memory an error can occur when you open files Delete or edit my accounts In Menu mode select 1 My accounts Select an account to delete or edit 2 To edit an account select the account and change the details Save To delete an account select Delete Yes Change the auto sync schedule In Menu mode select 1 My accounts Select 2 Select an interval to synchronise data with your ...

Page 97: ...select Protection To restore a backed up message to an appropriate message folder select Restore View a file In Menu mode select 1 My files a file type Folders or files on the memory card are indicated by a memory card icon Select a folder 2 a file In Images you can view photos you have captured and images you have downloaded or received from other sources In Videos you can play videos you have ca...

Page 98: ...sage or alarm tones In Menu mode select 1 My files Sounds a sound clip During playback select 2 Set as an option Print an image You can print your jpg images with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature You can also send the images with message email or Bluetooth Print an image using a USB connection Connect your device to a PictBridge enabled printer 1 with a PC data cable In Menu mode...

Page 99: ... to edit 1 Select 2 Transform a transforming option Edit an image Edit images and apply fun effects Adjust an image In Menu mode select 1 My files Images an image Select 2 Edit Rotate the device anti clockwise to landscape view 3 This feature appears only in the landscape orientation Select 4 Adjust an adjustment option brightness and contrast or colour To adjust the image automatically select Aut...

Page 100: ...d select Save To rotate the image select an orientation Apply To crop the image move or resize the rectangle over the area to crop and select Apply Save the edited image with a new file name 4 Insert a visual feature Open an image to edit 1 Select 2 Insert a visual feature type text or clip art Enter text and select 3 Done or select a visual feature Move or resize the visual feature or text and se...

Page 101: ...stance p 83 Wi Fi Activate theWLAN feature to connect to the internet or other network devices p 87 Synchronise Set up a synchronisation profile p 81 Location Customise the settings related with GPS connections p 89 Enable location services Activate this feature to locate your position via GPS Enable advanced GPS Set to improve your GPS reception Enable network position Set to locate your position...

Page 102: ...Select how the device will alert you to incoming messages Network Access and alter the following settings to control how your device selects and connects to networks Select network Set the network selection method to automatic or manual Network mode Select a network band Connections Set up connection profiles to use for network features Certificates View certificates required for network services ...

Page 103: ...guage Select a language to use on the device s display Message alert tone Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming messages by playing a melody Email alert type Select how the device will alert you to incoming email messages Email alert tone Select a ringtone to use if you set the device to alert you to incoming email messages by playing a melody Using the slider at ...

Page 104: ...across time zones Keyboard language Select input languages to use with the keyboard Events notifications Activate or deactivate an alert for incoming messages new applications in Samsung Apps or file transfer from or to others You can also set to display incoming message contents Gestures Access and alter the following settings to control motion recognition of your device Double tapping Shortcuts ...

Page 105: ...tomatically after a specified period available only when a headset is connected Call status tones Activate or deactivate call connection minute minder or call disconnection tones Alerts on call Activate or deactivate an alert during a call Menu and widgets Adaptive menu order Automatically sort applications by frequency of use most recent application first Widget Widget profiles Select a connectio...

Page 106: ...centre address for the text messages Save to Select where to save new text messages Multimedia messages Sending options Priority Set the priority level of your messages Voice call Call diverting Divert incoming calls to another number Call barring Block incoming or outgoing calls Call waiting Allow incoming call alerts when a call is in progress Auto redial Set whether or not to automatically redi...

Page 107: ...tent type or size Default style Set the default message attributes such as font style size colour and background colour Expiration Set how long your messages are stored in the multimedia message server Delivery time Set a time delay before your messages are sent Request delivery report Send a request for a delivery report along with your message to be informed when your messages are delivered Requ...

Page 108: ... with body Set whether or not to include an original message when you reply to a message Push messages Receiving options Set whether or not to receive messages pushed from web servers Service loading Set whether or not to access the linked service web page when you open a push message Broadcast messages Activation Activate or deactivate the broadcast message feature Receiving channels Set whether ...

Page 109: ...umbers Service numbers Call your service provider to get the information you need Forward with files Set whether or not to include attachments when you forward a message Get read report Send a read reply request along with your messages to be informed when your messages are read Get delivery report Send a request for a delivery report along with your messages to be informed when your messages are ...

Page 110: ...hoto upload settings Blog lists Update the list of websites or blogs Upload details View details of your last upload Photo upload profiles Select a connection profile to use for uploading the photos Disclaimer View the general disclaimer Calendar Customise the settings for the calendar Calendars Select a default calendar Calendar sync Synchronise a web calendar with your device s calendar p 81 Vie...

Page 111: ...re the PIN before using the device Change PIN Change the PIN used to access SIM data Fixed dialling mode Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to phone numbers in the FDN list Change PIN2 Change the PIN2 which is used to protect the primary PIN Social network profiles Select a connection profile to use for community websites ChatON Select a connection profile to use for ChatON Installa...

Page 112: ...en source licences of downloaded programs Memory Access and alter the following settings to control your device s memory use Memory card details When a memory card is inserted access details about your memory card You can also format the memory card or change the memory card s name Formatting a memory card will permanently erase all data from the card Default memory Select the default memory locat...

Page 113: ...e on your device To use this menu you must have a Samsung account This feature may be unavailable depending on your region SIM applications Use a variety of additional services offered by your service provider Depending on your SIM card this menu may be available but labelled differently ...

Page 114: ...s feature by using the PIN lock menu Code Try this to solve the problem 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 PIN2 supplied with the SIM card For details contact your service provider Your device displays Service unavai...

Page 115: ...e right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly try the following Remove any protective covers from the touch screen Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are not recommended for touch s...

Page 116: ...battery properly and replace it with a new battery refer to your local ordinances for proper disposal instructions Others cannot hear you speaking on a call 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 properly connected Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal ant...

Page 117: ...rvice Centre Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery p...

Page 118: ... manager If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold until the device turns off and on automatically Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files f...

Page 119: ...ur device during a thunderstorm Your device may malfunction and your risk of electric shock is increased Do not handle a damaged or leaking Lithium Ion Li Ion battery For safe disposal of your Li Ion batteries contact your nearest authorised service centre Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device I...

Page 120: ... device in potentially explosive environments Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery Always comply with regulations instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments 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 def...

Page 121: ...not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road Do not use your device at refuelling points service stations near fuels or chemicals and at blasting areas Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in th...

Page 122: ...c fields Use your device to call for help Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical emergencies Use your device to help others in emergencies If you see 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...

Page 123: ... s internal antenna Touching the antenna may reduce the call quality or cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary Magnetic stripe cards including credit cards phone cards passbooks and boarding passes may be damaged by magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended peri...

Page 124: ...ould cause injury to your hands and face Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use Hold the device 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 Protect your hearing Excessive exposure ...

Page 125: ...e station By automatically emitting lower levels when possible your device reduces your overall exposure to RF energy 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...

Page 126: ...e and recycle them through your local free battery return system The Declaration of Conformity statement at the back of this manual demonstrates your device s compliance with the European Radio TerminalTelecommunications Equipment R TTE directive For more information about the SAR and related EU standards visit the Samsung website Correct disposal of this product Waste Electrical Electronic Equipm...

Page 127: ...e 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 authorised by the content owner or service provider Without limiting the foregoing unless expressly authorised by the applicable content owner or service provider you...

Page 128: ... sending data 85 brightness display 27 calculator 95 calendar creating events 71 viewing events 72 call barring 39 call diverting 38 calls answering 34 diverting 38 international numbers 35 making 34 making fake call 37 multiparty 36 rejecting 35 using headset 35 using options during a call 35 viewing missed 36 waiting 39 call time 40 call waiting 39 camera capturing photos 51 capturing videos 57 ...

Page 129: ...panel 20 turning on or off 16 device lock 28 downloads Java games 67 email sending 47 setting accounts 46 setting profiles 47 viewing 48 etiquette pause 104 fake calls 37 FDN mode 38 file manager 96 fixed dialling number mode 38 connections Bluetooth 83 GPS 88 PC 90 WLAN 86 contacts copying or moving 71 creating 69 creating groups 71 creating your namecard 70 finding 69 retrieving contacts 70 sett...

Page 130: ...amic 54 messages accessing voice mail 44 managing 45 sending email 47 sending multimedia 42 sending SOS 45 sending text 41 setting email accounts 46 setting email profiles 47 setting MMS profiles 41 using templates 44 viewing email 48 viewing multimedia 43 viewing text 43 mobile tracker 29 multimedia messages sending 42 setting profiles 41 viewing 43 key tone type 103 volume 26 language 103 logs 3...

Page 131: ...103 memory 112 menu and widgets 105 motion 104 network 102 reset 112 security 111 sound profiles 102 time and date 104 silent profile 27 SIM card installing 9 locking 28 SOS messages 45 sound profiles 27 stopwatch 94 printing 98 setting wallpaper 98 PIN lock 28 printing data via Bluetooth 86 images via Bluetooth 98 images via USB 98 ringtone call 102 message 103 RSS reader 80 Samsung Kies 90 searc...

Page 132: ...ndows Media Player 91 WLAN activating 87 finding and connecting to networks 87 usingWPS 88 world clock 94 touch screen locking 22 using 20 unpack 9 video player 59 videos capturing 57 playing 59 voice mail 44 voice memos playing 74 recording 74 voice recorder 74 wallpaper 27 web browser adding bookmarks 78 ...

Page 133: ...entre For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product Declaration of Conformity R TTE We Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSMWi Fi Mobile Phone GT S5250 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and or other normative documents...

Page 134: ...ed in Korea Code No GH68 29501A English EU 02 2012 Rev 2 0 To install Kies PC Sync Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung 1 website www samsungmobile com and install it in your PC In Menu mode select 2 Settings Connectivity USB Samsung Kies Set Using a PC data cable connect your device to your PC 3 Refer to the Kies help for more information ...

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