Samsung GT-S5233W - Manual

iv contents safety and usage information .................. 1 Safety warnings .......................................... 1Safety precautions ...................................... 3Important usage information ....................... 6 introducing your mobile phone ............. 11 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 reach from small children and pets. Small parts...

2 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation 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 3 Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments Do not use your phone at refueling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in ...

4 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions ...

6 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing non-qualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty. Ens...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 7 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before traveling in remote or areas without signal coverage, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Abso...

8 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation 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...

safet y and usa g e inf o rmat ion 9 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 disposed...

11 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 ...

12 int roduc ing y o ur m o bile phon e Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Dial key Back key Multifunction jack Volume key Power/Menu exit key Touch screen Earpiece Mouthpiece You can lock th...

introduci n g you r mob ile p h one 13 Keys 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 (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, return to the...

14 int roduc ing y o ur m o bile phon e Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Call in progress Memory card inserted Alarm activated Browsing the web Connected to secured web page Wi-Fi activated Roaming ...

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

18 asse mbli ng an d pre p arin g you r mob ile p h one 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 th...

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 u sing basic func tion s Use the touch screen Your phones touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen with a stylus. • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to select the highlighted menu or option. • Tap-and-hold: Tap and hold ...

22 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or option. You can also access menus by selecting in Menu mode. Drag left or right to scroll through the menu screens. 3. Press [ ] to move up one level; Press...

23 u sing basic func tion s 2. Open the widget toolbar. 3. Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen. Change the widgets 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Widget . 2. Select the widgets you want to include to the...

24 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you tap the phone screen. 1. In Idle mode, press [ / ]. 2. Select Vibration and adjust the intensity of the vibration. Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mod...

25 u sing basic func tion s 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...

26 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Smart unlock . 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. Press [ ]. ...

27 u sing basic func tion s Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker . Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, pres...

28 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 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. En...

29 u sing basic func tion s 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 u nctio n s Enter text using the handwriting box 2 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 m...

31 u sing basic func tion s 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. Use basi...

32 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s View photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. • Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. Tilt the phone to the left of right, photos will scroll left or right automatically. • Select → or to zoom in or out. Press [ ] to exi...

33 u sing basic func tion s 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 Applications → FM radio . 3. Select Yes to start automatic tuning. The radio sca...

34 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s • Copy to your memory card. X p. 46 • Synchronize with Windows Media Player 11. X p. 47 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player . 2. Select a music category → a music file. 3. Control playback using the ...

35 u sing basic func tion s 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, select Browser → Bookmarks . 2. Select Add . 3. Enter a page title and a ...

36 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Connect to Search 1. In Menu mode, select → Google → Search . 2. Enter a keyword in the search field. Connect to Mail 1. In Menu mode, select → Google → Mail . 2. Set up your Google account and sign in. 3. Send or receive emails. Connect to Maps To search the map, 1. I...

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 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 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 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 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 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 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 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 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 fre...

42 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. X p. 27 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 →...

43 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 3. Select → a scene → . 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press the Camera key to take a photo. Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → Smil...

44 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press the Camera key to take the first photo. 6. Slowly move the phone to the direction you want. The phone captures the next photo automatically. 7. Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic photo. Capture divided photos 1. In Idle...

45 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Use camera options Before capturing a photo, select to access the following options: Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: Customize camera settings Before capturing a photo, select → to access the following: Option Function Resolution Chan...

46 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 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 connections...

47 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Synchronize your phone with Windows Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player → Save . 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack...

48 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 7. Select Add → Tracks . 8. Select the files you want to include and select Add . Customize your music player settings 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player . 2. Select Settings . 3. Adjust the settings to customize your music player. 4. Select Save . Store rad...

49 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 3. When your phone is successfully registered, select to record a part of music you want to find. Some service providers may not support this service and the database may not have information for all songs. S5233W-03.fm Page 49 Monday, June 22, 2009 10:38 AM

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 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 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 R...

53 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Search for and connect to a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Wi-Fi → Search . 2. Select a network icon → Add and add a connection profile. 3. In Menu mode, select Browser or Communities , or in Idle mode, select a web- based widget. 4. Select and drag a...

54 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 6. Enter a phone number and select Done . 7. Select OK to save the recipients. 8. Select the sender input field. 9. Enter the sender’s name and select Done . 10. Select Save → Accept . Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of ...

55 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice recorder . 2. Select to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4. When you are finished speaking, select . ...

56 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 4. Select a variation of the effect to apply and select Done . To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image, draw a rectangle and select Blur → Done . 5. When you are finished, select Files → Save as . 6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter...

57 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Crop an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit → Crop . 3. Draw the rectangle over the area you want to crop and select Crop → Done . 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 of...

58 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Print images Learn to print your image 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 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 3. Select Accept to confirm that you agree to the general disclaimer. 4. Select the destinations you want to add and select Save . If you selected Update blog lists , new destination sites are added to the list automatically. Upload a file To upload photos and vid...

60 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. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → More games . Your phone connects to the website preset by ...

61 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → an application. 2. Select More to access a list of various options and settings for your application. Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from you...

62 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → World clock . 2. Scroll through the world map and select a time zone you want. Create a wo...

63 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms . 2. Select Create alarm . 3. Set alarm details. 4. Select Save . Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the ala...

64 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Converter → a conversion type. 2. Enter the currencies or measurements and units in the appropriate fields. Set a countdown timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer . 2. Set hours or...

65 u sing tools and appli cati o ns Create new memos 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Memo . 2. Select Create memo . 3. Enter your memo text and select Done . Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Cal...

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 trou bles hooti n g 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 troubles hooti n g The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. 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 po...