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Printed in Korea

GH68-34097A

English (TEL). 04/2011. Rev. 1.1

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone 

depending on the software of the device or your service provider.

www.samsungmobile.com

Summary of Contents for GT-S5511T

Page 1: ...inted in Korea GH68 34097A English TEL 04 2011 Rev 1 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the device or your service provider www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...GT S5511T user manual ...

Page 3: ...precautions and this manual carefully before using your phone to ensure safe and proper use The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ in appearance from the actual product Content in this user manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subject ...

Page 4: ...ty applications You may upgrade your mobile phone s software by accessing www samsungmobile com Sound sources wallpapers and images provided in this phone are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user...

Page 5: ...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 End key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each screen for example OK represents the OK softkey Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 ...

Page 6: ...nd retrieval 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 Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and or its affiliates Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners Windows Media Player is a reg...

Page 7: ...ions 15 Turn your phone on or off 15 Access menus 15 Use the shortcuts toolbar 16 Switch applications 17 Customise your phone 17 Use basic call functions 18 Send and view messages 20 Send and view emails 21 Enter text 22 Add and find contacts 23 Use basic camera functions 24 Listen to music 25 Browse the web 28 Use the web services 29 Using advanced functions 30 Use advanced call functions 30 Use ...

Page 8: ...the mirror feature 47 Make fake calls 48 Record and play voice memos 48 Use Java powered games and applications 49 Synchronise data 49 Use the RSS reader 50 Create a world clock 50 Set and use alarms 51 Use the calculator 52 Convert currencies or measurements 52 Set a countdown timer 53 Use the stopwatch 53 Create new tasks 53 Create a text memo 54 Manage your calendar 54 Troubleshooting 55 Safety...

Page 9: ...8 Introducing your mobile phone In this section learn about your mobile phone s layout keys and icons Phone layout 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 1 ...

Page 10: ...ice mail service key In ldle mode access voice mails press and hold 5 Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display 6 4 way navigation key Scroll through menu options In Idle mode access user defined menus Depending on your service provider pre defined menus may differ 7 Camera key In Idle mode turn on the camera In Camera mode take a photo or record a video 8 Power End key Turn ...

Page 11: ...h GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected Voice call in progress Video call in progress Call diverting activated Browsing the web Connecting to secured web page Roaming outside of normal area Synchronised with PC FM radio on FM radio suspended Music playback paused Music playback stopped ...

Page 12: ...tooth activated Alarm activated Memory card inserted New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time ...

Page 13: ...ne Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM or USIM card and battery Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card 1 Back cover SIM card Insert the battery and replace the back cover 2 Battery ...

Page 14: ... 3 power outlet When charging is finished unplug the travel 4 adapter Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing this may cause damage to the phone 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 to interrupt the power supply The travel adapter should remain close ...

Page 15: ...e memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone Format the memory card only on the phone Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the 1 left side of the phone Insert a memory card with the gold coloured 2 contacts facing down Memory card Replace the back cover 3 ...

Page 16: ...ur PIN and press 2 Confirm if necessary When the setup wizard opens customise your 3 phone as desired by following the screen To turn your phone off repeat step 1 above Access menus To access your phone s menus In Idle mode press 1 Menu to access Menu mode Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or 2 option Press 3 Select Save or the Confirm key to confirm the highlighted option ...

Page 17: ...sible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software Use the shortcuts toolbar Use the icons on the toolbar to access popular menus To access a menu In Idle mode scroll left or right to select a menu 1 Press the Confirm key to open the menu you 2 want To customise the toolbar In Menu mode select 1 Settings Display and light Main display Shortcuts toolb...

Page 18: ...select Settings Display and light Main display Home screen Shortcuts toolbar Off Switch applications While using a menu press 1 Scroll to an application and press 2 Select To close all applications press 3 scroll to End all press Yes Customise your phone To switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode press and hold to silence or unsilence your phone ...

Page 19: ...ings Phone profiles Scroll to a sound profile and press 2 Options Edit Customise the sound settings as desired 3 To set menu shortcuts In Menu mode select 1 Settings Phone settings Shortcuts Select a key to use as a shortcut 2 Select a menu and press 3 Save to assign to the shortcut key Use basic call functions To make a call In Idle mode enter an area code and a phone 1 number ...

Page 20: ...speakerphone feature During a call press the Confirm key to activate 1 the speaker To switch back to the speaker press the Confirm 2 key again In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance use the normal phone mode To use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack you can make and answ...

Page 21: ... message Message Enter a recipient number and scroll down 2 Enter your message text p 3 22 For sending as a text message skip to step 5 For attaching multimedia continue with step 4 Press 4 Options Add multimedia and add an item Press the Confirm key to send the message 5 To view text or multimedia messages In Menu mode select 1 Messages Inbox Select a text or multimedia message 2 ...

Page 22: ...dd an item if necessary Enter a subject and scroll up 4 Enter an email address 5 Press the Confirm key to send the message 6 You can send e cards from the website that is preset by your service provider In Menu mode select Messages Create message Send A Card To view an email In Menu mode select 1 Messages Email inbox Press 2 Options Download Select an email or a header 3 ...

Page 23: ...s Press to change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode T9 mode Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an 1 entire word When the word displays correctly press 2 to insert a space If the correct word does not display select an alternate word from the list that appears ABC mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the dis...

Page 24: ...press Clear To delete entire words press and hold Clear To enter punctuation marks press 1 Add and find contacts 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 contacts to a memory location To add a new contact In Idle mode enter a phone number and press 1 Options Add to...

Page 25: ...r the first few letters of the name you want 2 to find Select the contact s name from the contact list 3 Use basic camera functions To capture photos In Idle mode press 1 to turn on the camera Aim the lens at the subject and make any 2 adjustments Press the Confirm key or 3 to take a photo The photo is saved automatically To view photos In Menu mode select My files Images My photos a photo file ...

Page 26: ... stop recording The video is saved automatically To view videos In Menu mode select My files Videos My video clips a video file Listen to music To listen to the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the phone 1 In Menu mode select 2 Applications FM radio Press 3 Yes to start automatic tuning The radio scans and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio you wi...

Page 27: ...radio station press and hold Up Down Select a saved radio station Volume Adjust the volume To listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web p 28 Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio p 40 Receive via Bluetooth p 44 Copy to your memory card p 41 Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11 p 40 ...

Page 28: ... 3 Key Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Navigation Left Restart playback Skip backward press within 2 seconds Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Skip forward Scan forward in a file press and hold Up Open the playlist Down Rate the current track Volume Adjust the volume 2 Change the equaliser type 3 Activate Shuffle mode 4 Change the repeat mode 5 Select a skin type ...

Page 29: ... s homepage Navigate web pages using the following keys 2 Key Function Navigation Scroll through on a web page Confirm Select an item Back Return to the previous page Options Access a list of browser options To bookmark your favourite web pages In Menu mode select 1 BigPond Bookmarks Press 2 Options Add bookmark Enter a page title and a web address URL and 3 press the Confirm key or Save ...

Page 30: ...s to the phone as 3 you want To access community websites In Menu mode select 1 Applications Communities Select a website you want to access 2 Enter your user name and password and sign in 3 Share photos videos or messages with friends 4 and family To access web services preset by your service provider In Menu mode select 1 My Place Select a service you want to use 2 ...

Page 31: ...alls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call Press 1 View Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 2 Press 3 to dial To call a recently dialled number In Idle mode press 1 to display a list of recent numbers Scroll to the number you want and press 2 to dial To hold a call or retrieve a held call Press Hold to place a call on hold or press Retrieve to retrieve a held ca...

Page 32: ...ur network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call Press 1 to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold Press 2 Swap to switch between the calls To make a multiparty call conference call Call the first party you want to add to the 1 multiparty call While connected to the first party call the second 2 party The first party is automatically placed on ...

Page 33: ...ode select 1 Phonebook Scroll to the number you want to dial and press 2 to dial To 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 In Menu mode select 1 Settings Application settings Call All calls Auto reject Scroll left or right to 2...

Page 34: ...tions To create your namecard In Menu mode select 1 Phonebook Press 2 Options My business card Enter your personal details 3 Press the Confirm key or press 4 Options Save To set speed dial numbers In Menu mode select 1 Phonebook Scroll to a contact to assign to a speed dial 2 number Press 3 Options Add to speed dial Select a number you want to set 4 The contact is saved to the speed dial number ...

Page 35: ...press 4 Save Press 5 Options Group settings Select 6 Group ID an image category an image Select 7 Ringtone a ringtone category a ringtone Press 8 Options Save Use advanced messaging functions To create a text template In Menu mode select 1 Messages Templates Text templates Press 2 Create to open a new template window Enter your text and press the Confirm key to save 3 the template ...

Page 36: ... your template p 20 Press 4 Options Save as template Use advanced camera functions To capture a photo in Smile shot mode In Idle mode press 1 to turn on the camera Press 2 Shooting mode Smile shot Make any necessary adjustments 3 Press the Confirm key or 4 Aim the camera lens at your subject Your phone 5 recognises people in an image and detects their smiles When the subject smiles the phone autom...

Page 37: ...or 4 take a series of photos To capture a panoramic photo In Idle mode press 1 to turn on the camera Press 2 Shooting mode Panorama Select the number of photos 3 Make any necessary adjustments 4 Press the Confirm key or 5 take the first photo Slowly move the phone to the right The phone 6 captures the next photo automatically Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo 7 ...

Page 38: ...nfirm key Make any necessary adjustments 4 Press the Confirm key or 5 take photos for each segment To capture photos with decorative frames In Idle mode press 1 to turn on the camera Press 2 Shooting mode Frame Scroll left or right to a frame and press the 3 Confirm key Make any necessary adjustments 4 Press the Confirm key or 5 to take a photo with the frame ...

Page 39: ...balance Adjust the colour balance Effects Apply a special effect Night mode Set whether to use Night shot mode Exposure metering Select a type of exposure metre Before recording a video press to access the following options Option Function Recording mode Change the recording mode Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance Effects Apply a special effect ...

Page 40: ... sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Storage Select a memory location to store photos Shortcut info View the shortcut information Before recording a video press Settings to access the following settings Option Function Quality Set the quality level of your videos Viewfinder mode Change the preview screen Audio recording Turn the audio on or off Storage Select a memo...

Page 41: ...C data cable connect the 3 multifunction jack on your phone to a PC Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 4 PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information To transfer data from a PC to your phone you need Windows XP Service Pack 2 To synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player In Menu mode select 1 Settings PC connections Media player Save Press 2 to return t...

Page 42: ...dow if necessary Select and drag the music files you want to the 6 sync list Start synchronisation 7 To copy music files to a memory card Insert a memory card 1 In Menu mode select 2 Settings PC connections Mass storage Save Press 3 to return to the Idle mode if necessary Using an optional PC data cable connect the 4 multifunction jack on your phone to a PC When connected a pop up window will appe...

Page 43: ...for your new playlist and press 3 Save Select the new playlist 4 Select 5 Add tracks Select the files you want to include and press 6 OK To customise your music player settings In Menu mode select 1 Music Music player Press 2 Options Player settings Adjust the settings to customise your music 3 player Press 4 Save ...

Page 44: ...to record a part of music you want to find Some service providers may not support this service and the database may not have information for all songs To set up your favourite station list In Menu mode select 1 Applications FM radio Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio 2 Select a radio station to add to the favourite 3 station list Press 4 Options Add to Favourites ...

Page 45: ...ure To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode select 1 Applications Bluetooth Press 2 Options Settings Scroll down to 3 Activation Scroll left or right to 4 On To allow other devices to locate your phone 5 select My phone s visibility Visible OK If you selected Custom set duration that your phone is visible Press 6 Options Save ...

Page 46: ...ther device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection pairing is complete You may not need to enter a PIN depending on the device To send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select the file or item from one of your phone s 1 applications that you want to send Press 2 Options Send via Send business card via or ...

Page 47: ...w SIM card in your phone the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your phone To activate the mobile tracker In Menu mode select 1 Settings Security Mobile tracker Enter your password and press 2 Confirm The first time you access Mobile tracker you will be prompted to create and confirm a password Scroll left or rig...

Page 48: ...acts press 7 the Confirm key to save the recipients Scroll down and enter the sender s name 8 Press the Confirm key 9 Accept Activate the mirror feature You can use the phone s display as a mirror by turning on the front camera In Idle mode press and hold the Volume key up to use the mirror To deactivate or activate Mirror mode in Menu mode select Settings Phone settings Mirror mode ...

Page 49: ...rtcut key for Fake call To make a fake call in Idle mode press and hold the shortcut key Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo In Menu mode select 1 Applications Voice recorder Press the Confirm key to start recording 2 Speak your memo into the microphone 3 When you are finished speaking press the 4 Navigation key down To play a voice memo From the voice recorder screen press 1 Option...

Page 50: ...vice provider or region Game controls and options may vary Synchronise data To create a synchronisation profile In Menu mode select 1 Applications Synchronise Press 2 Add and specify profile parameters When you are finished press 3 Save To start synchronisation In Menu mode select 1 Applications Synchronise Select a synchronisation profile 2 Press 3 Continue to start synchronisation with the web s...

Page 51: ...and press 3 OK To update and read RSS feeds In Menu mode select 1 Applications RSS reader Press 2 Options Update an option Press 3 Yes to get the updated feed Create a world clock In Menu mode select 1 Organiser World clock Press 2 Options Add Scroll left or right to a time zone 3 To set daylight saving time scroll down and press 4 the Confirm key ...

Page 52: ... use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events To set a new alarm In Menu mode select 1 Alarms Select an empty alarm location 2 Set the details of the alarm 3 Press 4 Options Save To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Press OK or the Confirm key to stop the alarm Press Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period ...

Page 53: ...ht to 4 Off and press the Confirm key Use the calculator In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2 display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Convertor a conversion type Enter the currencies measurements and units in 2 the appropriate fields ...

Page 54: ...s press 5 OK to stop the alert Use the stopwatch In Menu mode select 1 Applications Stopwatch Press the Confirm key to begin the stopwatch 2 Press the Confirm key to record lap times 3 When you are finished press 4 Stop Press 5 Reset to clear recorded times Create new tasks In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Task Press 2 Options Create Enter the details of the task and press the 3 Confirm key ...

Page 55: ...view In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Calendar Press 2 Options View by Day Week or Month To create an event In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Calendar Press 2 Options Create an event type Enter the details of the event as required 3 Press 4 Options Save To view events In Menu mode select 1 Organiser Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 Select an event to view its details 3 ...

Page 56: ... using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the ...

Page 57: ...ith weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling Incoming calls are not connected Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensur...

Page 58: ...nal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again When dialling from contacts the call is not connected Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact s phone number The phone beeps and the battery icon flash...

Page 59: ...longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery refer to your local ordinances for proper disposal instructions Your phone is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your phone for an extended period of time your phone may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your phone s lifespan...

Page 60: ...application after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an antenna Without a headset connected the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations To use the FM radio first ensure that the headset is properly connected Next scan for and save the availabl...

Page 61: ...agement DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate license or key to play the file Ensure that your phone supports the file type Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your phone Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to if necessary Ensure that your p...

Page 62: ...h your phone Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your PC Your phone freezes or has fatal errors If your phone freezes or hangs you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality If your phone is frozen and unresponsive remove the battery replace the battery and turn on the phone ...

Page 63: ...er cord with wet hands or disconnect the charger by pulling on the cord Do not bend or damage the power cord Do not use your device while charging or touch your device with wet hands Do not short circuit the charger or the battery Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the battery Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Do not use your device dur...

Page 64: ...ces 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 Protect the device batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures Extreme...

Page 65: ...terfere with the pacemaker If you must use your device keep at least 15 cm away from the pacemaker To minimise the possible interference with a pacemaker use your device on the opposite side of your body from the pacemaker Do not use your device in a hospital or near medical equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency If you personally use any medical equipment contact the manufacture...

Page 66: ... navigation instruments of the aircraft Electronic devices in a motor vehicle may malfunction due to the radio frequency of your device Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio frequency of your device Contact the manufacturer for more information Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle While driving safely operatin...

Page 67: ...ou need to make a call dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue Do 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 Use your device to call for help Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire tr...

Page 68: ... dusty dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls it can be damaged Do not store your device in hot or cold areas Use your device at 20 C to 50 C Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 C Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods of time such as on...

Page 69: ...ressure containers The battery may leak Your device may overheat and cause a fire Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device The screen of your device may be damaged If bent or deformed your device may be damaged or parts may malfunction Do not use a flash close to the eyes of people or animals Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes En...

Page 70: ...ause explosion If children use the device make sure that they use the device properly When speaking on the device Hold the device upright as you would with a traditional phone Speak directly into the mouthpiece Avoid contact with your device s internal antenna Touching the antenna may reduce the call quality or cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary Hold the device with a...

Page 71: ...carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist You can be injured or damage the device if you fall Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty For service take your device to a Samsung Service Centre Do not disassemble or puncture the battery as this can cause explosion or fire Do not paint or put st...

Page 72: ... children to use your device Your device is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others damage the device or make calls that increase your charges Install mobile devices and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted Avoid placing your device and accessories near or in an air...

Page 73: ...undeveloped areas plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel Be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for data loss Do not distribute copyright protected material Do not distribute copyright protected material that you have recorded to others without the permission of the content owners Doing this may violate copyright laws The manufacturer is not liabl...

Page 74: ... is typically below that indicated above This is due to automatic changes to the power level of the device to ensure it only uses the minimum level required to reach the network The World Health Organisation has stated that present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile devices They note that if you want to reduce your exposure then you ...

Page 75: ...heir local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the Europe...

Page 76: ... works exploit or distribute in any manner or medium any content or services 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 ...

Page 77: ...ities 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 relating to the co...

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