Samsung GT-S3653W - Manual

iv contents safety and usage information .................. 1 Safety warnings .......................................... 1Safety precautions ...................................... 4Important usage information ....................... 6 introducing your mobile phone ............. 12 Unpack ..............

1 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to prevent danger or legal actions and ensure peak performance from your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of reach from small children and pets. Small parts may...

2 safety and usage informat ion 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 equipment ...

4 safety and usage informat ion 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 any r...

6 safety and usage informat ion • If your phone has a camera or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of children or animals. • Your phone may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magn...

safety and u sage infor matio n 7 • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of da...

8 safety and usage informat ion During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0.655 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...

safety and u sage infor matio n 9 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. Business users should contact their supplier and check ...

10 safety and usage informat ion Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent, trademark and/or other intellectual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. Y...

12 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, 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 software ...

in trodu c ing your mobil e pho ne 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: Touch screen Back key Power/Menu exit key Volume key Dial key Speaker Microphone Multifunction jack You can lock the t...

16 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 pers...

assembl ing a nd pr epari ng yo ur mob ile phone 17 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the back cover. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-colored contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus. S3...

18 a ssemb ling and prepar ing y our m obile phon e 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...

assembl ing a nd pr epari ng yo ur mob ile phone 19 Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Remove the back cover. 2. In...

20 a ssemb ling and prepar ing y our m obile phon e Attach a hand strap (optional) 1. Remove the back cover. 2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection. 3. Replace the back cover. S3653W_East Asia English-02.fm Page 20 Friday, December 4, 2009 6:04 PM

21 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 select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offl...

22 using ba sic f unct ions Use the touch screen Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do not...

23 using bas ic functi ons • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll left or right through the menu screen...

24 using ba sic f unct ions Open the widget toolbar In Idle mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move them to the idle screen. Move the widgets to the idle screen 1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right t...

25 using bas ic functi ons Customize your phone Get more from your phone by customizing it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down and adjust the key tone volume. Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the...

26 using ba sic f unct ions Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Wallpaper . 2. Scroll left or right to an image. 3. Select Set . Select a skin color (Menu mode) 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → My theme . 2. Select a color patte...

27 using bas ic functi ons 2. Select On under Gesture unlock . 3. Select an unlock option. 4. Select a speed dial number to dial or select an application to launch (if necessary). 5. Select a character for the smart unlock feature. 6. Select the Back key (if necessary). 7. Select Save . Use basic ca...

28 using ba sic f unct ions Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker again. Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: • To redial t...

29 using bas ic functi ons Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Email . 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually . 3. Enter an email address and select Done . 4. Select Tap to add subject . 5. Enter a subject and select Done . 6. Select Tap to add text . 7. Enter ...

30 using ba sic f unct ions View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox . 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Email inbox . 2. Select an account. 3. Select Download . 4. Select an email or a header. 5. If you selected...

31 using bas ic functi ons 3. Select Phone or SIM . 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory. Find a contact 1. In Idle mode, select Phonebook . 2. Select the search field, enter the first few letters of the name you want to find, and select Done . You can also drag ...

32 using ba sic f unct ions View photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. To zoom in or out, • select → or . • touch and hold the screen. When appears, scroll up or down. To exit the zoom screen, press the Back key. Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn o...

33 using bas ic functi ons Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio . 3. Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves ava...

34 using ba sic f unct ions Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 35 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 46 • Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 51 • Copy to your memory card. X p. 47 • Synchronize w...

35 using bas ic functi ons Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to use the web browser. 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Bookmark your favorite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Bookma...

36 using ba sic f unct ions Access download services You can get the latest information or download media files, such as ringtones and pictures. In Menu mode, select Downloads . Use the Google services Learn how to use various Google services. Connect to Google Search 1. In Menu mode, select Google ...

37 using bas ic functi ons To search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps . 2. Select Menu → Search Map and enter the address or the category of the business. To get directions to a specific destination, 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Maps . 2. Select Menu → Get Direction...

38 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...

39 using adv anced func tions Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select 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. Select Hold to place the first call on hold. 2. E...

40 using ad vanced fun ction s 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch 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. ...

41 using adv anced func tions Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create your namecard, set favorite numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create your namecard 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook . 2. Select More → My namecard . 3. Enter your personal details and select Save . Set favorite num...

42 using ad vanced fun ction s 3. Select Create group . 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group ringtone, and vibration type. 5. Select Save . 6. Select Yes and add contacts to the group (if necessary). Make calls or send messages from photos Your phone automatically adds contacts you freq...

43 using adv anced func tions 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. X p. 28 4. Select Save . Insert text templates in new messages 1. To start a new message, in Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → a message type. 2. Select More → I...

44 using ad vanced fun ction s 4. Enter a user name and password and select Sign In . When you are signed in to the messenger, the contact list shows all of your messenger contacts. 5. Select a contact you want to chat with. The chat screen opens. 6. Enter and send your message. Use advanced camera ...

45 using adv anced func tions Capture panoramic photos 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → Panorama . 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press [ ] to take the first photo. 6. Slowly move the phone to the direction ...

46 using ad vanced fun ction s Customize camera settings Before capturing a photo, select → to access the following: Before capturing a video, select → to access the following: Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations. Copy music files via...

47 using adv anced func tions 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone.Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information. Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card...

48 using ad vanced fun ction s 6. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 7. Start synchronization. Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music player → Playlists . 2. Select Create . 3. Select the text input field. 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and select Done . 5. T...

49 using adv anced func tions Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio . 3. Select to start the FM radio. 4. Select More → Self-tuning . 5. Select Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves ava...

50 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...

52 using to ols and ap plication s Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Bluetooth → Settings . 2. Select On under Remote SIM mode . ...

53 using to ols a nd app lications Search for and connect to a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search . 2. Select a network icon → Connect and add a connection profile. 3. In Menu mode, select Internet or Communities , or in Idle mode, select a web-based widget. 4. Select and drag a network ico...

54 using to ols and ap plication s Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. To activate the mobile tracker, 1. In Menu mode, select...

55 using to ols a nd app lications 5. Speak into the microphone. 6. When you are finished speaking, select . 7. Press the Back key. 8. Select Save to set the recording as a response for the fake call. Change the time delay before fake calls 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → C...

56 using to ols and ap plication s Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. 2. Select . 3. Select Edit → Effects → an effect option (filter, style, warp, or partial blur). 4. Select a variati...

57 using to ols a nd app lications To resize the image, select a size and select Save → Done . 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images.” Crop an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit ...

58 using to ols and ap plication s Print images Learn to print your images with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. To print an image using a USB connection, 1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible printer. 2. Open an image. X p. 32 3. Select More → Print via ...

59 using to ols a nd app lications 4. Select the destinations you want to add and select Save . If you selected Update lists , new destination sites are added to the list automatically. Upload a file To upload photos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu ...

60 using to ols and ap plication s 3. Adjust the settings. Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → More games . Your phone connects to the website pre...

61 using to ols a nd app lications Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more . 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → an application. 2. Select More to access a list of various options and settings f...

62 using to ols and ap plication s Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favorite WAP sites. Add an RSS feed address 1. In Menu mode, select RSS reader . 2. Select Add . 3. Select the address input field. 4. Enter the address of an RSS feed and selec...

63 using to ols a nd app lications 4. To set daylight saving time, select . 5. Select OK to create your world clock. The world clock is set as the second clock. 6. Select Add to add more world clocks (step 3). Add a world clock to your display With the dual clock widget, you can view clocks with two...

64 using to ols and ap plication s Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alarm without snooze. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alarm with snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alarm 1. In Menu mode, se...

65 using to ols a nd app lications Use the calculator 1. In Menu mode, select Calculator . 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Converter → a conversion type. 2. Enter the curren...

66 using to ols and ap plication s Create new tasks 1. In Menu mode, select Task . 2. Select Create task . 3. Enter the details of the task. 4. Select Save . Create text memos 1. In Menu mode, select Memo . 2. Select Create memo . 3. Enter your memo text and select Done . Manage your calendar Learn ...

67 using to ols a nd app lications View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar . 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view all saved events, 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar . 2. Select Event list → an event type. 3. Select ...

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: Code Try this to solve the problem: Pas...

b troubl eshoo ting The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • ...

c troub lesho oting The audio quality of the call 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. You select a contact to call, but the call is not diale...