Samsung GT-S5560 - Manual

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 animals. Small pa...

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...

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

6 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation • 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 contac...

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

8 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation During testing, the maximum SAR recorded for this model was 0.631 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 automaticall...

10 safe ty a nd us age i n form ation 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 u...

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 ...

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: Dial key Back key Volume key Power/Menu exit key Touch screen Earpiece Mouthpiece You can lock the touch screen and k...

14 int roduc ing y o ur m o bile phon e Keys Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Key Function Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Back In Menu mode, return to the previous level Power/Menu exit Turn the phone on and of...

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 top of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack. 3. Plug the...

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 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 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. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. • Dra...

23 u sing basic func tion s 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 screens. 3. Select a menu or option. 4. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Use widgets Learn to us...

24 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 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 anti-clockwise to landscape view. 4. Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature. 5. Scroll...

25 u sing basic func tion s Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, select Keypad , and touch and hold to silence or unsilence your phone. Calibrate the screen You can calibrate the screen so that your phone recognises the input better. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → ...

26 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Select a skin colour (Menu mode) 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → My theme . 2. Select a colour pattern. 3. Select Save . Set the auto-lock feature for touch screen You can set your phone to automatically lock the touch screen and keys when the ba...

27 u sing basic func tion s Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock By drawing a specified character on the locked touch screen, you can unlock the screen only, unlock and then make a call to a speed dial number, or unlock and then launch an application. To set a smart unlock character, 1. In Menu...

28 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key up or down. 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 ...

29 u sing basic func tion s 4. Select Tap to add text . 5. Enter your message text and select Done . X Enter text For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6. 6. Select Add media and add an item. 7. Select Send to send the message. Send an email 1. I...

30 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Enter text using the virtual keypad 1. Change the text input method to Keypad . 2. Select appropriate virtual keys to enter text. • To change case or use numbers or symbols, select Abc at the bottom centre of the screen. Depending on your region, you may be able to acc...

31 u sing basic func tion s Enter text using the writing box 1 1. Change the text input method to Writing box 1 . 2. Write each character in the writing area. Write numbers and symbols in the ?1 box at the bottom right of the writing area. To change case, select Abc at the bottom centre of the scree...

32 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. 2. Select → Add to Phonebook → New . 3. Select Phone or SIM (if necessary). 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory. Find a contact 1. In Menu mode, select Phon...

33 u sing basic func tion s 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.• To turn the flash on or off, select . • To change the camera focus, select . • To set the exposure value, select . • To zoom in or out, press the Volume key. 4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is sa...

34 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 6. Select or press the Camera key to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. After capturing videos, select to view videos quickly. View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → a video folder → a video file. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscap...

35 u sing basic func tion s 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. 54 • Copy to your memory card. X p. 49 • Synchronise w...

36 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s 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 icons: Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode...

37 u sing basic func tion s Download media files 1. In Menu mode, select Downloads . 2. Search for a ringtone or picture and download it to the phone. Use the Google services Learn how to use various Google services. Connect to Search 1. In Menu mode, select Google → Search . 2. Enter a keyword in t...

38 usin g ba sic f u nctio n s To search for a specific location, 1. In Menu mode, select Games and more → 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 Games and more → Google Map...

39 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...

40 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....

41 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 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, select Keypad and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country cod...

42 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create your namecard, set favourite 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 favourite numbers 1...

43 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...

44 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. 28 4. Select Save . Insert text templates in new messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → a message type. 2. Select More → Insert → Text template ...

45 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 anti-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Select → Smile s...

46 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. When you align the small white frame with , the phone captures the next photo automatically. 7. Repeat step 6 to complete the panora...

47 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: Option Function Timer Select the time delay Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the colour b...

48 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Customise 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 vi...

49 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons 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. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Mass storage → Sa...

50 u sing advan ced f uncti ons 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 8. Start synchronisation. Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music player → Playlists . 2. Select Create . 3. Select the text input field, enter a title for your new playlist, and select Done . 4. To...

51 u sing advan ced fu ncti ons Record songs from the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s headset jack. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio . 3. Select to start the FM radio. 4. Select More → Record to start recording. 5. When you are finished recording, select Stop . The music file ...

52 u sing advan ced f uncti ons Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Find music . 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3. When your phone is successfully registered, select ...

53 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...

55 u sing tools and appli cati 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 Bluetooth → Settings . 2. Select On under Remote SIM mode ....

56 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Search for and connect to a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Wi-Fi → Search . 2. Select a network icon → Add 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 icon ...

57 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 5. Select the contacts you want and select Add . 6. Select a number (if necessary). 7. When you are finished selecting contacts, select OK to save the recipients. 8. Select the Once drop-down menu and select the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 9. Select...

58 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 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 In Idle mode, press and hold the Vo...

59 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 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 Voice recorder → My voice clips . 2. Select a file. 3. Control playback using the following icons: Edit ...

60 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 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 colour).To adjust the image automatically, select Auto level . 3. Adjust the image as desired ...

61 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 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 . 4. Move or r...

62 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 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. 54 4. Set print options and print the image. Edit videos Learn to edit...

63 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 8. Enter a new file name and select Done . 9. To check the file, select Yes (if necessary). Trim any segment of videos 1. In Menu mode, select Video editor . 2. Select Files → Import video → a video category → a video → Add . 3. Select Edit → Trim . 4. Select to p...

64 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Insert text 1. In Menu mode, select Video editor . 2. Select Files → Import video → a video category → a video → Add . 3. Select Edit → Insert → Text . 4. Select to play the video and select Start mark at the point where you want the text to appear. 5. Select End...

65 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 8. Select Edit → Paste . 9. Save the edited video with a new file name. Refer to steps 7-9 in “Make a new video.” Upload photos and videos to the web Learn to post your photos or videos to photo sharing websites and blogs. Set your favourite destination list 1. In...

66 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns 4. Select Tap to add → a media file. 5. Enter the post details and select Upload . 6. Enter the user ID and password of the destination (if necessary). View a file 1. In Menu mode, select Communities . 2. Select a website or blog to view files. 3. Enter the user ...

67 u sing tools and appli cati 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 Games and more → More games . Your phone connects to the website preset by your service pro...

68 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Synchronise data Learn to synchronise the contacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos with the web server you have specified. You can also synchronise the contacts, calendar events, tasks, and emails with a Microsoft Exchange server. Synchronise data with a web s...

69 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 5. Select an Exchange ActiveSync profile. Synchronisation with the Microsoft Exchange server you have specified starts. To synchronise all items, 1. In Menu mode, select Exchange ActiveSync . 2. Select Sync . To synchronise emails only, 1. In Menu mode, select Exc...

70 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Add a world clock to your display With the dual clock widget, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display. After you have created a world clock, 1. In Menu mode, select World clock . 2. Select Set as 2nd clock . 3. Select the world clock you...

71 u sing tools and appli cati o ns 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 Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Enter the curre...

72 u sing tool s and appl icati o ns Create new memos 1. In Menu mode, select 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 Calendar . 2. Select More ...

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 troubles 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 trou bles 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 p...

d index alarms creating, 70 deactivating, 70 stopping, 70 battery charging, 18 installing, 16 low battery indicator, 18 Bluetooth activating, 53 receiving data, 54 remote SIM mode, 55 sending data, 54 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advance...

g inde x image editor, 59 mobile blog, 65 stopwatch, 71 task, 71 video editor, 62 videos capturing, 33 editing, 62 viewing, 34 voice memos playing, 59 recording, 58 volume call volume, 28 key tone volume, 24 wallpaper 25 web browser adding bookmarks, 36 launching homepage, 36 widgets 23 Windows Medi...