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Summary of Contents for Star II

Page 1: ...GT S5260 user manual ...

Page 2: ... 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 phone 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 3: ...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 This product includes certain free open source software The exact terms of the licences disclai...

Page 4: ...s phone keys for example represents the End key Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Copyright Copyright 2011 Samsung Electronics This user manual is protected under international copyright laws No part of this user manual may be reproduced distributed translated or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying re...

Page 5: ...ates Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Wi Fi the Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance and are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs Inc All other trademarks and copyrights are the pro...

Page 6: ...tional 14 Use the touch screen 15 Attach a hand strap optional 16 Using basic functions 16 Turn your phone on or off 16 Access menus 17 Launch and manage applications 17 Use shortcuts panel 18 Use widgets 18 Customise your phone 19 Use basic call functions 20 Send and view messages 21 Send and view emails 22 Enter text 23 Add and find contacts 25 Use basic camera functions 26 Contents ...

Page 7: ...functions 35 Use advanced camera functions 37 Use advanced music functions 40 Using tools and applications 43 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature 43 Use the WLAN feature 45 Activate and send an SOS message 46 Activate the mobile tracker 47 Make fake calls 48 Record and play voice memos 48 Use Java powered games and applications 49 Add your web or email accounts 49 Create a world clock 50 Set and us...

Page 8: ...8 Set a countdown timer 51 Use the stopwatch 51 Create new tasks 51 Create a text memo 51 Manage your calendar 52 Troubleshooting 53 Safety precautions 59 ...

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

Page 10: ... volume Make a fake call down Send an SOS message Make fake calls Activate and send an SOS message 2 Menu key Access Menu mode Launch the task manager to view all active applications press and hold 3 Dial key Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve logs of your calls and messages 4 Power Lock key Turn the phone on or off press and hold Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys 5 End key End a c...

Page 11: ...necting to secured web page WLAN connected Synchronised with a web server Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands free car kit or headset connected Alarm activated Memory card inserted New text or multimedia message New email message New voice mail message Java games or applications in progress Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Current time Battery power level ...

Page 12: ... phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM 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 13: ...let When charging is finished unplug the travel 4 adapter Do not remove the battery from the phone before unplugging the travel adapter first Otherwise the phone may be damaged 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 c...

Page 14: ...ibility 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 memory card slot on the side 1 of the phone Insert a memory card with the gold coloured 2 contacts facing up Memory card Push the memory card in the memory card slot 3 until it locks in place Close the cover to the memory card slot 4 ...

Page 15: ...ouch screen remove the protection film before using your phone Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body For best performance tap the touch screen with your fingertip The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools such as a stylus or pen Tap Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu option or application Tap and hold Tap a...

Page 16: ...he back cover 3 Using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone Turn your phone on or off To turn your phone on Press and hold 1 Enter your PIN and select 2 Done if necessary Follow the on screen instructions to set up your 3 phone To turn your phone off press and hold and select Yes ...

Page 17: ...in menu screen directly Select a menu or application 3 Press 4 to return to Idle mode When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card For details contact your service provider Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software Launch and manage applications To launch multiple applicati...

Page 18: ... or off the phone s volume and check new messages and alerts Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the idle screen Some of your widgets connect to web services Selecting a web based widget may incur additional charges Available widgets may vary depending on your region or service provider In Idle mode select 1 Widget at the top left of the screen to open the widget toolbar Read the widget disclaimer...

Page 19: ...s to the idle screen Rotate the phone anti clockwise to portrait view 4 Select 5 Done at the top left of the screen To set the sound profile To switch to sound profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Sound profiles Select a profile you want and select 2 Set To edit a sound profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Sound profiles Select a profile 2 Customise the sound settings as desired and 3 select S...

Page 20: ...e number To end the call press 3 To answer a call When a call comes in press 1 To end the call press 2 To adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress press the Volume key up or down to adjust the volume To use the speakerphone feature During a call select 1 Speaker to activate the speaker To switch back to the earpiece select 2 Speaker again ...

Page 21: ...ast call press and hold the headset button To answer a call press the headset button To end a call press the headset button You must use a compatible headset with your phone to ensure for proper performance You can purchase a compatible headset from your local Samsung dealer Send and view messages To send a text or multimedia message In Menu mode select 1 Messages Compose Select 2 Contacts Select ...

Page 22: ...u mode select 1 Messages and select a contact Select a text or multimedia message 2 Send and view emails To send an email In Menu mode select 1 Email an account Compose Select 2 Contacts Select the check boxes next to contacts and select 3 Add Select the subject field and enter a subject 4 Select 5 Tap to add text and enter your message text Select 6 Attach items and add an item if necessary Selec...

Page 23: ...eypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen Available text input modes may vary depending on your region To change the text input mode Tap and hold and select Keyboard type to select a text input method Tap and hold and select Predictive text to switch between T9 and ABC modes Select to change case Select 123 to switch between Symbol Number mode and ABC mode Select to insert a space Double tap...

Page 24: ...ord does not display select or and select an alternate word from the list that appears ABC mode Select an appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display Number mode Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number Symbol mode Select or to scroll to a symbol set you want 1 Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol 2 Handwriting mode Tap and hold 1 and selec...

Page 25: ... new contacts to a memory location To add a new contact In Idle mode select 1 Keypad and enter a phone number Select 2 Add to Contacts a memory location if necessary Select 3 Create contact Select a number type if necessary 4 Enter contact information 5 Select 6 Done to add the contact to memory To find a contact In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Search Enter the first few letters of the name you wan...

Page 26: ...cally After capturing photos select to view photos To view photos In Menu mode select My files Images a photo file To record videos In Menu mode select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 to switch to Recording mode Aim the lens at the subject and make any 4 adjustments Select 5 to start recording Select 6 to stop recording The video is saved...

Page 27: ...s and saves available stations automatically The first time you turn on the FM radio you will be prompted to start automatic tuning Control the FM radio using the following icons 4 Icon Function Set the FM radio to automatically retune frequencies for stations when the current signal is weak Change the sound output to headset or phone s speaker Search for an available radio station Change the freq...

Page 28: ...via Bluetooth p 44 Copy to your memory card p 41 Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11 p 41 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card In Menu mode select 1 Music Select a music category a music file 2 Control playback using the following icons 3 Icon Function View the details of the music file Activate the 5 1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected Activate ...

Page 29: ... tap and hold Adjust the volume 1 These icons are shown when you tap the player screen Browse the web The web browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider To browse web pages In Menu mode select 1 Internet to launch your service provider s homepage Navigate web pages using the following icons 2 Icon Function Bookmark the current web page Refresh the current screen 1 ...

Page 30: ...ds and recent internet history End the internet connection 1 This icon is shown when you tap the screen To bookmark your favourite web pages In Menu mode select 1 Internet Select 2 Add Enter a page title and a web address URL and 3 select Save To download applications from the web In Menu mode select 1 Samsung Apps Search and download applications to the phone 2 as you want 1 ...

Page 31: ...ed communication application for email messages instant messages contacts or calendar information In Menu mode select 1 Social Hub Check and use contents delivered from Social Hub 2 Use community websites The feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider In Menu mode select 1 Facebook or Twitter Enter your user ID and password of the destination 2 if necessary Share photo...

Page 32: ...missed call icon when you have missed calls Open the shortcuts panel and select a missed call Select the call from the call log and press 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 Select Hold to place a call on hold or select Unhold to retrieve a held ca...

Page 33: ...If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call Select 1 Accept to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold Select 2 Swap to switch between the calls To make a multiparty call conference call Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty 1 call While connected to the first party call the second 2 party The first party is automatica...

Page 34: ...lect a contact you want and press 2 To reject a call To reject an incoming call select Reject The caller will hear a busy tone To reject calls from certain numbers automatically use the auto rejection feature To activate the auto rejection feature and set up the reject list In Menu mode select 1 Settings Applications Call All calls Auto reject Select 2 Create Enter a number to reject 3 Select Matc...

Page 35: ...mode select 1 Contacts Groups Select 2 Create Select a memory location 3 Enter a group name 4 To set a group ringtone select 5 Ringtone Select a ringtone category a ringtone 6 Select 7 Save Use advanced messaging functions To synchronise emails with the Exchange server In Menu mode select 1 Email Exchange ActiveSync Customise the settings for the Exchange server by 2 following screens ...

Page 36: ...Select 2 Download To create a text template In Menu mode select 1 Messages My folders Templates Select 2 Create to open a new template window Enter your text and select 3 Save To create a multimedia template In Menu mode select 1 Messages My folders MMS cards Select 2 Create to open a new template window Create a multimedia message with a subject and 3 desired attachments to use as your template p...

Page 37: ... friends instantly 4 Use advanced camera functions To capture a photo in Smile shot mode In Menu mode select 1 Camera to turn on the camera Rotate the phone anti clockwise to landscape view 2 Select 3 Smile shot Make any necessary adjustments 4 Select 5 to take a photo Aim the camera lens at your subject Your phone 6 recognises people in an image and detects their smiles When the subject smiles th...

Page 38: ... direction you 7 selected 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 To use camera options Before capturing a photo select to access the following options Option Function Timer Select the time delay Resolution...

Page 39: ...e time delay Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour balance Video quality Adjust the quality level for your videos To customise camera settings Before capturing a photo press to access the following options Option Function Guidelines Change the preview screen Review Set the camera to display the captured image Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound wh...

Page 40: ...mory location for storing captured videos Reset settings Reset menus and recording options Use advanced music functions To copy music files via Samsung Kies Using an optional PC data cable connect the 1 multifunction jack on your phone to a PC Samsung Kies will launch automatically If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC Copy files from the PC to...

Page 41: ... a PC with Windows Media Player installed When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music 2 files Edit or enter your phone s name in the pop up 3 window if necessary Select and drag the music files you want to the 4 sync list Start synchronisation 5 To copy music files to a memory card Insert a memory card 1 In Menu mode select 2 Settings Connect...

Page 42: ...ow will appear on the PC Open a folder to view files 4 Copy files from the PC to the memory card 5 To create a playlist In Menu mode select 1 Music Select 2 Playlists Create Enter a title for your new playlist and select 3 Done Select the new playlist 4 Select 5 Add Select the files you want to include and select 6 Add ...

Page 43: ...nectivity Bluetooth Select the dot on the top right of the screen to turn 2 on the Bluetooth wireless feature To allow other devices to locate your phone select 3 Settings My phone s visibility Always on Set If you selected Custom enter duration that your device is visible and select Done To find and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Se...

Page 44: ...iring 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 that you want to send from 1 one of your phone s applications Select 2 Send namecard via or Send via Bluetooth To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 and select Done if necessary Select 2...

Page 45: ...AN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors in France To activate the WLAN feature In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Wi Fi Select the dot on the top right of the screen to turn 2 on the WLAN feature To find and connect to a WLAN In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Wi Fi The phone will automatically search for available WLANs Select the...

Page 46: ...o open the recipient list You can also enter phone numbers including a country code with in the recipient list Skip to step 7 Select 4 Contacts Select contacts and select 5 Add Select a number if necessary 6 Select 7 OK to save the recipients Select 8 Repeat and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message and select Set Select 9 Set Yes To send an SOS message With the touch screen and the ke...

Page 47: ...e mobile tracker In Menu mode select 1 Settings Security Mobile tracker Enter your password and select 2 Done The first time you access Mobile tracker you will be prompted to create and confirm a password Select 3 Accept to continue Select 4 Recipients to open the recipient list Enter a phone number including a country code 5 with When you are finished setting the recipients select 6 OK Select the...

Page 48: ...Fake call Fake call hot key Save To make the fake call In Idle mode press and hold the Volume key down Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo In Menu mode select 1 Voice rec Select 2 to start recording Speak your memo into the microphone 3 When you are finished speaking select 4 To play a voice memo In Menu mode select 1 Voice rec Select 2 to access the voice memo list Select a file 3 ...

Page 49: ...d depending on the software of the phone Available games may vary depending on your service provider or region Game controls and options may vary Add your web or email accounts Learn to manage your web accounts to use online data sync or community services In Menu mode select 1 My accounts Select 2 Add account an account type Enter your account information and select 3 Next Enter the account detai...

Page 50: ...vents To set a new alarm In Menu mode select 1 Clock Select 2 Create Set the details of the alarm and select 3 Save To 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 Use the calculator In Menu mode select 1 Calculator Use the keys that corresponds to the calculator 2 display to perform basic mathematical operat...

Page 51: ... stopwatch In Menu mode 1 Clock Select 2 Start to begin the stopwatch Select 3 Lab to record lap times When you are finished select 4 Stop Select 5 Reset to clear recorded times Create new tasks In Menu mode select 1 Task Select 2 Create Enter the details of the task and select 3 Save Create a text memo In Menu mode select 1 Memo Select 2 Create Enter your memo text 3 ...

Page 52: ...e calendar view In Menu mode select 1 Calendar Select a view mode from the top line of the 2 calendar To create an event In Menu mode select 1 Calendar Select 2 Create Enter the details of the event and select 3 Save To view events In Menu mode select 1 Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 Select an event to view its details 3 ...

Page 53: ...le 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 PIN2 supplied with the SIM card For details contact your service provider Your phone displays Network search failed or Network error When ...

Page 54: ...een Restart your phone to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your phone software is upgraded to the latest version If the touch screen is scratched or damaged take it to your local Samsung Service Centre Calls are being dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls are not c...

Page 55: ...t it is properly connected Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the phone s internal 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 ...

Page 56: ... 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 or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge t...

Page 57: ...h another radio receiver If you can hear the station with another receiver your device may require service Contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a variety of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone try the following Free some memory by transferring files to ...

Page 58: ...ng Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with 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 still ...

Page 59: ...s or plugs or loose electrical sockets Do not touch the power 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 ...

Page 60: ...to your device Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or devices Never place batteries or devices 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...

Page 61: ...that restrict the use of a mobile device in a particular area Do not use your device near other electronic devices Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals Your device may interfere with other electronic devices Do not use your device near a pacemaker Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible as your device can interfere with the pacemaker If you must use y...

Page 62: ...safety of your hearing aid Turn off the 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 Do not use your device at refuelling points service stations near fuels or chemicals and at blasting areas Do not store or carry fla...

Page 63: ...ips Use a hands free device Get to know your device and its convenience features such as speed dial and redial These features help you reduce the time needed to place or receive calls on your mobile device Position your device within easy reach Be able to access your wireless device without removing your eyes from the road If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time let your voice mail...

Page 64: ...r 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 a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one ...

Page 65: ...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 the dashboard of a car Store the battery at 0 C to 40 C Do not store your device with such metal objects as coins keys and necklaces Your device may become deformed or malfunction If the battery terminals are in contact with metal objects it may cause a fire D...

Page 66: ...ur 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 Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging batteries for more than a week as overcharging may shorten battery life Ove...

Page 67: ...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 68: ... or music Use caution when using the device while walking or moving Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or others Do not 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 serv...

Page 69: ...minals of the battery with a cotton ball or a towel Do not use chemicals or detergents Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could 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 Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not ...

Page 70: ...le SIM cards or memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or device Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devices Do not touch gold coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects If dirty wipe the card with a sof...

Page 71: ...andards prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR of 2 0 W kg During testing the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0 957 W kg In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the phone has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emi...

Page 72: ...nt or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Bu...

Page 73: ...o promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system 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 us...

Page 74: ... CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY 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 netw...

Page 75: ...requirements of Directive 1999 5 EC The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999 5 EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body ies BABT Forsyth House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD UK Identification mark 0168 The technical documentation kept at Samsung Electronics QA Lab which will be made a...

Page 76: ...inted in Korea GH68 32864A English EU 03 2011 Rev 1 2 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 ...

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