Samsung GT-S5233T - 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 legal actions 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 reach from small children and pets. Small parts may ...

2 sa fety and usage info rmat 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 equipmen...

4 sa fety and usage info rmat 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...

6 sa fety and usage info rmat ion • If your phone has a camera flash 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 w...

safety and u sage infor m atio 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 d...

8 sa fety and usage info rmat ion During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0.648 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 e...

safety and u sage infor m atio 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 sa fety and usage info rmat 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....

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: Power/Menu exit key Dial key Touch screen Earpiece Back key Mouthpiece Multifunction jack Volume key You can lock the ...

14 in troducin g your mobi le p h one Keys Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Key Function Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialed, missed, or received numbers Back In Menu mode, return to the previous level Power/Menu exit Turn the phone on and off (...

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 n g yo ur mob ile phone 17 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery 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...

18 a ssemb ling and prepar ing y o ur m o bil e 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...

assembl ing a nd pr epari n g 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 battery cover an...

20 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...

21 usin g bas ic functi ons Use the touch screen You can perform the following actions on your phone’s touch screen. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • Tap an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. • Drag your finger ...

22 usin g ba sic f unct ions Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or option. 3. Press [ ] to move up one level; Press [ ] twice to return to Idle mode. Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the widget toolbar. Open the widget too...

23 usin g bas ic functi ons Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone. 1. Open the widget toolbar. 2. Select from the widget toolbar. 3. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. 4. Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature. 5. Scroll...

24 usin g ba sic f unct ions Calibrate the screen You can calibrate the screen so that your phone recognizes the input better. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → Calibration . 2. Tap the target on the screen. 3. Select Yes . Change your ringtone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Ph...

25 usin g bas ic functi ons Lock your phone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security . 2. Select On under Phone lock . 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select Confirm . 4. Enter the new password again and select Confirm . Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock By drawing a specified c...

26 usin g ba sic f unct ions Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Select → Voice call or press [ ] to dial the number. 3. To end the call, press [ ]. Answer a call...

27 usin g bas ic functi ons Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button twice. • To answer a call, press the headset button. • To end a call, press and hold the headset button. Send and v...

28 usin g ba sic f unct ions 6. Select Tap to add text . 7. Enter your email text and select Done . 8. Select Add files and attach a file (if necessary). 9. Select Send to send the message. Enter text With your phone’s touch screen, you can enter text and create messages or notes. Change the text in...

29 usin g bas ic functi ons You can use the following text input modes: Enter text using the handwriting full screen 1. Change the text input method to Handwriting full screen . 2. Write each character anywhere on the screen. To change case or use numbers or symbols, select Abc at the bottom center ...

30 usin g ba sic f unct ions Enter text using the handwriting box2 1. Change the text input method to Handwriting box 2 . 2. Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen.To change case or use numbers or symbols, select Abc at the bottom center of the screen. View text or mult...

31 usin g bas ic functi ons Find a contact 1. In Menu 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 to select the first letter of the name. 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Watch TV...

32 usin g ba sic f unct ions 6. While watching TV, use the following icons: 7. To turn off the TV, press [ ]. Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clo...

33 usin g bas ic functi ons View photos In Idle mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. • Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. Tilt the phone to left or right. Photos will scroll left or right automatically. • Select → or to zoom in or out. Press [ ] to exit the z...

34 usin g ba sic f unct ions View videos In Idle mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. 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 in...

35 usin g bas ic functi ons Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 36 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 48 • Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 53 • Copy to your memory card. X p. 49 • Synchronize w...

36 usin g ba sic f unct ions Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Home to launch your service provider’s homepage. 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Bookmark your favorite web pages 1. In Menu mode, sel...

37 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...

38 usin g ad vanced fun c tion s 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...

39 usin g adv a nced func tions Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and tap 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 select → Voice call or press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from ...

40 usin g ad vanced fun c tion s 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 → More → My namecard . 2. Enter your personal details. 3. Select Save . Set favorite numbers 1....

41 usin g adv a nced func tions 3. Select Create group . 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group ring tone, and vibration type. 5. Select Save . Make calls or send messages from photos Your phone automatically adds contacts you frequently use to the photo contacts list. From the photo cont...

42 usin g ad vanced fun c tion s Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates . 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. X p. 27 4. Select Save ...

43 usin g adv a nced func tions Use advanced TV functions Learn to capture images or videos, save favorite channels, set TV program reminders, and customize TV settings. Capture images or videos from a TV program To capture an image, 1. In Menu mode, select Mobile TV . 2. While watching TV, select M...

44 usin g ad vanced fun c tion s Set TV program reminders You can set an alarm to remind you of a TV program you want to watch. 1. In Menu mode, select Mobile TV . 2. Select Channel list → More → Program reminder . 3. Select Create . 4. Set the alarm details. 5. Select Save . When an alarm sounds, s...

45 usin g adv a nced func tions Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customize camera settings. Capture photos by using options preset for various scenes 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to la...

46 usin g ad vanced fun c tion s 3. Select → . 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press and hold the Camera key to take a series of photos. Capture panoramic photos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → . ...

47 usin g adv a nced func tions 3. Select → . 4. Select a frame and press the Camera key. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Use camera options Before capturing a photo, select to access the following options: Before capturing a video, select t...

48 usin g ad vanced fun c tion s 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 Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connection...

49 usin g adv a nced func tions Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Mass storage → Save . 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone ...

50 usin g ad vanced fun c tion s 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 8. Start synchronization. Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → Playlists . 2. Select Create . 3. Select the text input field. 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and select D...

51 usin g adv a nced func tions Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio . 3. Select More → Self-tuning . 4. Select Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations ...

52 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...

54 usin g 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 Applications → Bluetooth → Settings . 2. Select On under Re...

55 usin g to ols a nd app lications Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice. Make a fake call To make a fake call, press and hold ...

56 usin g to ols and ap plication s 2. Select to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4. When you are finished speaking, select . Your memo is saved automatically. Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → Voice clips . 2. Select a file. 3. Control playback us...

57 usin g to ols a nd app lications Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or color).To adjust the image automatically, select Auto level . 3. Adjust the image as desired an...

58 usin g to ols and ap plication s Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edit → Insert → a visual feature (frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text). 3. Select a visual feature, or enter text and select Done . To select a ...

59 usin g to ols a nd app lications To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. Open an image. X p. 33 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth . 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer. X p. 53 4. Set print options and print the image. Upload photos and videos t...

60 usin g to ols and ap plication s Upload a file To upload photos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Communities . 2. Select Upload to web . 3. Select a destination you want to post to. 4. Select Tap to add and select a med...

61 usin g to ols a nd app lications Use Java-powered games andapplications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → More games . Your phone connects to the website preset by yo...

62 usin g to ols and ap plication s Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favorite websites. Add an RSS feed address 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → RSS reader . 2. Select Add . 3. Select the URL input field. 4. Enter the address of an RSS fee...

63 usin g to ols a nd app lications Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → World clock . 2. Select → Add . 3. Select a time zone. 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 ...

64 usin g 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, s...

65 usin g to ols a nd app lications Use the stopwatch 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Stopwatch . 2. Select Start to begin the stopwatch. 3. Select Lap to record lap times. 4. When you are finished, select Stop . 5. Select Reset to clear recorded times. Create new tasks 1. In Menu mode, selec...

66 usin g to ols and ap plication s Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar . 2. Select Create schedule . 3. Enter the details of the event as required and select Save . View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar . 2. Select a dat...

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 troublesho oting 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. • Y...

c troubl eshoo ting 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...