Samsung GT-S5150 - 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 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...

2 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n 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 equ...

4 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n 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 wit...

6 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n • If your phone has a camera flash or light, avoid using it. • 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 magnetic fields for extended per...

s a fe ty and usa g e in fo rma tio n 7 • Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss ...

8 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0.602 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 automatica...

10 safe ty an d u sa ge in form a tio n 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...

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 ...

in tr oducin g your mo bi le phone 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: 4-way navigation key Volume key Left softkey Mouthpiece Dial key Power/Menu exit key Right softkey Earpiece Display Co...

14 in tr odu c in g yo ur mo bil e pho ne Keys Key Function Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display 4-way navigation Scroll through menu options; In Idle mode, move among the home screen shortcuts. When the home screen shortcuts are deactivated, access user-defined menus (dep...

in tr oducin g your mo bi le phone 15 Display Your phone’s display consists of three areas: Volume Adjust the phone's volume; With the phone closed, turn on the external LED (press and hold); Silence a ringtone for incoming calls or reject calls (press and hold) Camera In Idle mode, turn on the came...

16 in tr odu c in g yo ur mo bil e pho ne Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected Transferring data via GPRS network EDGE network connected Transferring data via EDGE network Call in progress SOS message feature activated Connec...

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) with subscription details, such as your personal ...

a sse mblin g and p repar ing y o ur mo bi le phone 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...

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. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone as des...

23 using b a si c func tions 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 > or the Confirm key to confirm the highlighted option. 4. Press < Back > to move ...

24 using b a si c func tions Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the key tone volume. Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, press and hold [ ...

25 using b a si c func tions Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Home screen . 2. Scroll left or right to Images . 3. Select Wallpaper . 4. Select an image category → an image. 5. Press < Select > → < Save >. Select a theme for the displa...

26 using b a si c func tions Lock your phone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Phone lock → On . 2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press < OK >. 3. Enter the new password again and press < OK >. Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call...

27 using b a si c func tions Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, press the Confirm key → < Yes > to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, press the Confirm key again. Record a conversation 1. During a call, press < Options > → Menu → Applications → Voice rec...

29 using b a si c func tions Enter text in one of the following modes: 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. Press < Options > →...

30 using b a si c func tions 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 contact → a memory location (if necessary) → New . 3. Select a number type (if necessary). 4. Enter ...

31 using b a si c func tions Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.• To...

32 using b a si c func tions 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.• To adjust the brightness, press the Navigation key up or down. • To zoom in or out, press the Navigation key left or right or press the Volume key. 5. Press the Confirm key or [ ] to start recording. 6. Press <...

33 using b a si c func tions 5. Control the FM radio using the following keys: 6. To turn off the FM radio, press the Confirm key. Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 34 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung ...

34 using b a si c func tions Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, s...

35 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...

37 using a d vanced fu nctio n s 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ ]. 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,...

38 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create your namecard, set speed dial numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create your namecard 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook . 2. Press < Options > → My namecard . 3. Enter your personal details. 4. Press < Sa...

39 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign group names, ringtones, and caller ID photos to each group or send messages to an entire group. Start by creating a group: 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook . 2. Scroll left or right to Groups ...

40 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia message templates . 2. Press < Options > → Create . 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. X p. 27 4. Press < Opt...

41 using a d vanced fu nctio n s 4. Scroll to a device and press < Select >. 5. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press < OK >. When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection, pairing i...

42 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Capture divided photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Press < > → Shooting mode → Mosaic . 4. Select an image layout and press the Confirm key. 5. Make any necessary adjustments...

43 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Before capturing a video, press < > to access the following options: Customise camera settings Before capturing a photo, press < > → Settings → Camera to access the following settings: White balance Adjust the colour balance Viewfinder mode Change the pre...

44 using a d vanced fu nctio n s Before capturing a video, 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. Using an optional PC da...

47 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...

49 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency, you can send an SOS message asking for help. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Settings → SOS messages → Sending options . 2. Scroll left or right to On . 3. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to o...

50 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s To activate the mobile tracker, 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Mobile tracker . 2. Enter your password and press < OK >. 3. Scroll left or right to On . 4. Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open the recipient list. 5. Press < ...

51 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s Make a fake call You must set a shortcut key to make a fake call. X p. 25 To make a fake call, In Idle mode, press and hold the shortcut key. Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select Ap...

52 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n 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. Press < Options > → Edit . 3. Press < Options > → Effects → an effect option (filter, style,...

53 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s Transform an image 1. Open the image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images.” 2. Press < Options > → Transform → Rotate or Flip . 3. Rotate or flip the image as desired and press < Done >. 4. Save the edited image with a new fil...

54 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Communities . 2. Select a destination you want to view. 3. Enter your user ID and password of the destination (if necessary). Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award...

55 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → an application. 2. Press < Options > to access a list of various options and settings for your application. Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region an...

56 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s 6. Select Clock . 7. Scroll left or right to Dual . 8. Scroll down, and then scroll left or right to select a dual clock style. 9. Press < Set > → < Save >. Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm...

57 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s Use the calculator 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → 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 Organiser → Convertor → a conversio...

58 u s in g to o ls and ap p lic at io n s Create new tasks 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task . 2. Press < Options > → Create . 3. Enter the details of the task. 4. Press < Save >, or press < Options > → Save . Create new memos 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo . 2. P...

59 using t ools and a pplic ati o n s View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar . 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view events by event types, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar . 2. Press < Op...

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...

d index alarms creating, 56 deactivating, 56 stopping, 56 battery charging, 19 installing, 17 low battery indicator, 19 Bluetooth activating, 47 receiving data, 48 sending data, 48 Bluetooth messenger 40 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls adva...