Samsung GT-C3212 - Manual

iv contents safety and usage information .................. 2 Safety warnings .......................................... 2Safety precautions ...................................... 5Important usage information ....................... 7 introducing your mobile phone ............. 12 Unpack ..............

2 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small p...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 3 Install mobile phones and equipment with caution Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equip...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 5 Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your safety when possible. Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with ...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 7 Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes...

8 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation • Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards. • Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from y...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 9 Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and i...

10 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be dispose...

12 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, and icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following items: • Mobile phone • Battery • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual • The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the ...

introduci n g you r mob ile p h one 13 Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Power/Menu exit key Alphanumeric keys Mouthpiece Left softkey Dial key Special function keys 4-way navigatio...

14 int roduc ing y o ur m o bile phon e Keys Key Function Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display 4-way navigation In Idle mode, access user-defined menus (depending on your service provider, pre-defined menus may differ); In Menu mode, scroll through menu options Confirm In ...

introduci n g you r mob ile p h one 15 Display Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter Softkey line Displays the current ac...

17 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your per...

assem b lin g and prepa ring your mobil e pho ne 19 Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. 3. Plug the la...

22 using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your PIN and press < OK > (if necessary). 3. Press < OK > and assign a nameand icon to the new ...

23 u sing basic func tion s To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline . Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, press < Menu > to access Menu mode. 2. Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or option. 3. Press < Select...

24 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 6. Scroll left or right to adjust the key tone volume. 7. Press < Save > twice. Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or unsilence your phone. Change your ringtone To change the ringtone of the current profile, 1. In Men...

25 u sing basic func tion s Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Home screen . 2. Scroll left or right to Images and select Wallpaper . 3. Select an image category → an image. 4. Press < Save >. Select a theme for the display 1. In Menu mode, se...

26 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Manage your SIM cards Your phone supports the Dual SIM mode, enabling you to use two SIM cards at the same time without changing them. Learn to select a default SIM card and set the SIM cards settings. Select a default SIM card 1. In Idle mode, press [ ]. 2. Select Def...

27 u sing basic func tion s Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Press [ ] to dial the number. 3. To end the call, press [ ]. Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. 2. To...

28 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Send and view messages Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), and email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message → Message . 2. Enter a destination number and scroll down. 3. Enter your message text...

29 u sing basic func tion s • Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode. • Press [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. Enter text in one of the following modes: View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My messages → Inbox . 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an e...

30 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press < Options >. 2. Select Save → a memory location (phone, SIM1, or SIM2) → New . 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 4. Ente...

31 u sing basic func tion s View photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. Capture videos 1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to Recording mode. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 4. Press the Confirm ke...

32 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 5. Control the FM radio using the following keys: Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X Browse the web • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 42 • Receive via Bluetoot...

33 u sing basic func tion s Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home → a SIM card (if necessary) to launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Bookmark your favourite we...

34 using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dia...

35 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Hold a call or retrieve a held call Press < Hold > to place a call on hold or press < Retrieve > to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1. Press < Hold > to place...

36 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ 0 ] to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from the phonebook You can call numbers ...

37 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group. Start by creating a group: 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook . 2. Scroll left or right to Groups . 3....

38 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates . 2. Press < Options > → Add new . 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. X p. 28 4. From the messa...

39 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 4. Scroll to a device and press < Select >. 5. Enter your message and press the Confirm key. 6. When you are finished chatting, press < Options > → End chat . 7. Press < Yes >. Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various mode...

40 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Capture photos with decorative frames 1. In Menu mode, select Camera to turn on the camera. 2. Press < > → Frames . 3. Select a frame and press the Confirm key. 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press the Confirm key to take a photo with the frame. 6. Press ...

41 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Customise camera settings Before capturing a photo, press < > → Settings → Camera to access the following settings: Audio recording Turn the audio on or off Recording mode Change the recording mode Viewfinder mode Change the preview screen Camcorder shortcuts Vi...

42 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Before capturing a photo, press < > → Settings → Camcorder to access the following settings: Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Set...

43 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 4. Open a folder to view files. 5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Play...

44 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player. 1. In Menu mode, select Music . 2. Press < Options > → Settings . 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player: 4. Press < Save >. Record s...

45 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 5. When you are finished recording, press the Confirm key or < Stop >. The music file will be saved in FM radio clips (In Menu mode, select My files → Music ). Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2...

46 using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless fea...

47 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search new device . 2. Scroll to a device and press < Select >. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it...

48 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 6. Select a number (if necessary). 7. Press < Options > → Add . 8. Press the Confirm key to save the recipients. 9. Scroll down and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 10. Press < Save > → < Yes >. To send an SOS message, the keys...

49 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 3. Press < Record > to start recording. 4. Speak into the microphone. 5. When you are finished speaking, press < Save >. 6. Press the Confirm key to set the recording as a response for the fake call. Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your ph...

50 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Image editor . 2. Press < Options > → New image → Open or Take photo . 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press < Options > ...

51 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Transform an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-3 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Press < Options > → Transform → Resize , Rotate , or Flip . 3. Rotate or flip the image as desired and press < Done >. To resize, select a size and pr...

52 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more . 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Launch ...

53 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 5. Scroll left or right to a time zone. 6. Press the Confirm key to save your world clock. Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display. After you have saved world clocks, 1. In Men...

54 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Press < OK > or the Confirm key to stop the alarm without snooze. • Press < OK > or the Confirm key to stop the alarm with snooze or press < Snooze > to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate a...

55 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer . 2. Press < Set >. 3. Enter the length of time to count down and press < OK >. 4. Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, press < OK > t...

56 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar . 2. Press < Options > → View by → Day or Week . Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar . 2...

a troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: The phone prompts you to insert the SIM...