Samsung GT-S5230 manual

GT -S5230 user manual[...]

ii using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile pho ne. T o get started quickly , refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself[...]

using this manual iii Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B015178. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, I nc. • Windows Media Play er ® is a [...]

iv contents safety and usage information .................. 1 Safety warnings ................ .............. ............ 1 Safety precautions ......... ................. ............ 3 Important usage information ....................... 6 introducing your mobile phone ............. 11 Unpack ..... ................. .............. .............. .[...]

contents v using basic functions ............................ 20 Turn your phone on and off ..................... .. 20 Use the touch screen .............................. .. 21 Access menus ............................. ............. 22 Use widgets .............................. .............. .. 22 Access help information ...................... .[...]

vi contents Print images .......................... .................. .. 52 Upload photos and videos to the web ..... .. 52 Use Java-powered games and applications ......... ................. .............. ...... 54 Synchronise data ............... ................. ...... 55 Use RSS reader ........................ .............. .. 55 Create and[...]

1 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations an d ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from sm all children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swal[...]

2 safety and usage inform ation Install mobile phon es and equipment with caution Ensure that any m obile phones or relat ed equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. A void placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deploym ent area. Impr operly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags infla[...]

safety and usage informat ion 3 Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments Do not use your phone at refuellin g points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. T urn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Y our phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer ar[...]

4 safety and usage inform ation Turn off the phon e near medi cal equipment Y our phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnin gs, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Y our phone can cause interfere[...]

safety and usage informat ion 5 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty , dirty areas to preve nt damage to moving part s. • Y our phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper oper ation. • If your[...]

6 safety and usage inform ation Use your phone in th e normal position Avoi d contact with yo ur phone’ s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phon e and will void your warranty . Ensure maximum ba ttery and charger life • Avoid c[...]

safety and usage informat ion 7 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or und eveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Y our phone conforms [...]

8 safety and usage inform ation Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electr onic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countri es with se parate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the pr oduct and its electronic accessories (e.g. c harger , headset,[...]

safety and usage informat 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 of with other household waste at the end of their wor[...]

10 safety and usage inform ation “THIRD P ARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT COT ENT OR SER VICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSL Y OR IMPLIEDL Y , FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESS L Y DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MER CHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ART[...]

11 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobi le phone’ s layout, keys, display , and icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following ite ms: • Mobile phone • Battery • T ravel adapter (charger) •U s e r m a n u a l The items supplied with your phone may var y depending on the soft ware and accessories ava[...]

12 introducing your mobile phone Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and feature s: Power/Menu exit key Dial key T ouch screen Earpiece Back key Mouthpiece Multifunction jack Vol u m e k e y Y ou c an lock the t ouch screen an d keys to prevent any unwa nt[...]

introducing your mobile p hone 13 Keys Display Y our phone’ s display consists of the following areas: 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 T urn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode,[...]

14 introducing your mobile phone Icons Learn about the ic ons that appear on your display . Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected T ransferring data via GPRS network EDGE network connected T ransferring data via EDGE network Voice call in progress Memory card inserted Alarm activat ed Browsing the web Connected to secured web page [...]

introducing your mobile p hone 15 Normal profile activa ted Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time Icon Definition[...]

16 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM ca rd and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module , or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional[...]

assembling and preparing your mobile phone 17 2. Insert the SIM card . 3. Insert the battery . 4. Replace the battery cover . • Place the SIM card in the phone with t he gold-coloured co ntacts facing do wn. • W ithout inserting a SIM card, y ou can use your phone’s non-network ser vices and some menus.[...]

18 assembling and preparin g your mobile phone Charge th e battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery . 1. Open the cover to the mu ltifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jac k. 3. Plug the larg e end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.[...]

assembling and preparing your mobile phone 19 Insert a memo ry card (opt ional) T o store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Y our phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufactu rer and type). 1. Remove the battery cover and battery . 2. Insert a memory card wit h the label side facing [...]

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 T o turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). T o turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline profil e By switching to the offline profile[...]

21 using basic functions Use the tou ch scree n Y ou can perform the following actions on your phone’ s touch screen: Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • Select an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizo[...]

22 using ba sic fu nctio ns Access menus T o access your phone’ s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or option. 3. Press the Back key 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 toolbar In Idle mode, select the arrow a[...]

23 using basic functions Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone. 1. Open the widge t 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 app lication or feature. 5. Scroll right or left to get more information. T o return [...]

24 using ba sic fu nctio ns Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, select Keypad , and tap and hold to silence or unsilence your phone. Change your ringtone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles . 2. Select next to a profile you want. 3. Select Voice call ringtone . 4. Select a ringtone from the list and select Save . 5. S[...]

25 using basic functions Make a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number . 2. T ap → Voice call or press [ ] to dial the number . 3. T o end the call, press [ ]. Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ ]. 2. T o end the call, press [ ]. Adjust the volume T o adjust the volume during a call, press [ / ].[...]

26 using ba sic fu nctio ns Send and view messag es Learn to send and view te xt (SMS), mult imedia (MMS), and email messages. Send a text or multimedia message 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Message . 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually . 3. Enter a destinat ion number and se lect Done . 4. Select Tap to add [...]

27 using basic functions Change the text input method When you open the text input field, the virtual keypad appears. Select the Keypad drop-down menu and select one of the following input methods for entering text: • Keypad • Writing full sc. • Writing box 1 • Writing box 2 Enter text using the virtual keypad 1. Change the text input metho[...]

28 using ba sic fu nctio ns 2. Write each character anywh ere on the screen. T o change case or use numbers or symbols, select Abc . Enter text using the handwriting box1 1. Change the text input method to Writing box 1 . 2. Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen. Write numbers and symbols in the ?1 column at the botto[...]

29 using basic functions Add and find cont acts Learn the basics of using the phon ebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and en ter a phone number . 2. Select → Add to Phonebook → New . 3. Select Pho ne or SIM . 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory . Find a contact 1. In Menu mode, [...]

30 using ba sic fu nctio ns 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make an y adjustments. • T o select the colour ba lance of t he image, se lect . • T o sele ct the time delay , select . • T o set the brightness, select . 4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically . After capturing photos, select to view photos qui[...]

31 using basic functions View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. 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 jac k. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio . 3. Select Y[...]

32 using ba sic fu nctio ns Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. X p. 33 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 42 • Receive via Bluetooth. X p. 46 • Copy to your memory card. X p. 42 • Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. X p. 42 Aft[...]

33 using basic functions Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favo urite 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 favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookma rks . 2. Select Add . 3[...]

34 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 Y our phone will display calls you have missed on the display . T o dial the number of a missed call, 1. Select the[...]

35 using advanced functions Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to plac e 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 d uring a call: 1. Select Hold to place the first call on hold. 2. Select Keypad , ente r the second number to dial, a[...]

36 using advanced functi ons 5. T o end the multiparty call, press [ ]. Call an inte rnationa l number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and ta p 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 the [...]

37 using advanced functions 3. Select Add . 4. Select a contact. The contact is saved to the favourite number . Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign group names, ringtones, caller ID photos, and vibration ty pe to each gr oup or send messages and emails to an entire group. Start by creating a group: 1. In Menu m[...]

38 using advanced functi ons 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 at tachments, to u se as your template. X p. 26 4. Select Save . Insert text templat es in new messages 1. T o[...]

39 using advanced functions Use advanced c amera functio ns Learn how to capture photos in various mode s and customise camera settings. Capture photos by using options preset for various scenes 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 3. Select → a scene → . 4. Make any necessary adj[...]

40 using advanced functi ons 6. Slowly move the phone to the direction you selected. The phone ca ptures the next photo automatically . 7. Repeat step 6 to complete the panoramic p hoto. Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view . 3. Select → . 4. Press th[...]

41 using advanced functions Use camera options Before capturing a photo, select to access the following options: Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: Customise came ra settings Select → to access the following: Option Function Resolution Change the resolution opt ion Effects Apply a special effect Exposuremeter Select[...]

42 using advanced functi ons Use advanced mu sic functions Learn to pr epare music files, crea te playlists, and store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio → Save . 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect th e multifunction jack on y[...]

43 using advanced functions 3. Press [ ] twice to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect th e multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 5. Open Windows Media Player to synchronise music files. 6. Edit or enter your phone’ s name in[...]

44 using advanced functi ons 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player . 4. Select Save . Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’ s multifunction jac k. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio . 3. Select Mor e → Self-tuning . 4. Select Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans [...]

45 using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’ s tools and additional applicat ions. Use the Bluetooth wire less feature Learn about your phone’ s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchangin g data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluet ooth wirele ss feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applicatio[...]

46 using tools and appl ications Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search . 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’ s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done . When the owner of the other [...]

47 using tools and applications T o activate Remote SIM mo de, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Settings . 2. Select On under Re mote SIM mo de . 3. Select Save . T o use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluet ooth hands-free c ar kit. Activate and send an SOS message When you have an emergency , you can [...]

48 using tools and appl ications Activate the mo bile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker featu re will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone . T o activate the mobile tracker , 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Mobile tracker . 2. [...]

49 using tools and applications 7. Press the Back key . 8. Select Save . Make a fake call T o make a fake call, press and hold [ ] in Idle mode. T o change the delay time before fake calls, in Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → Fake call → Fake call tim er → an option → Save . Record and play v oice memos Learn t[...]

50 using tools and appl ications 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 Ed it → Effects → an effect option (filter , style, warp , or partial bl ur). 4. Select a variation of th e effect to apply and select [...]

51 using tools and applications Transform an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Ed it → Transform → Resize , Rotate , or Flip . 3. Rotate or flip th e image as desire d and select Done . T o resize the image, select a size and select Save → Done . 4. Save the edited image with a[...]

52 using tools and appl ications Add a memo by handwriting 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Ed it → Memo on screen . 3. Select a colour and write a memo on the screen and select Done . 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 of “Apply effects to images”. Pr[...]

53 using tools and applications Set your favourite destination list 1. In Menu mode, select Communities . 2. Select Yes to set your favourite destination list (if necessary). 3. Select Accept to c onfirm that you agree to the general disclaimer . 4. Select th e destinations you want to add and select Save . If you selected Update blog lists , new d[...]

54 using tools and appl ications Use Java-powered g ames and applications Learn to use games and applications powere d by award-winning Java technology . Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → More games . Y our phone connects to the website preset by your service provider . 2. Search for a game o[...]

55 using tools and applications Synchronise data Learn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos with the web server you have specified. Create a synchro nisation profile 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Synchronise . 2. Select Add and specify profile parameters. 3. When you are finished, select Save . Start synchronisation[...]

56 using tools and appl ications 3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. Create and view world clocks Learn to view t he time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display . View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock . 2. Scroll through the world map and select a time zone you want. Create a world[...]

57 using tools and applications 2. Select → Set as 2nd clock . 3. Select th e world clock you want to add. 4. Select Set . Set and use alarms Learn to set an d control a larms for import ant events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms . 2. Select Create alarm . 3. Set alar m details. 4. Select Save . Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds[...]

58 using tools and appl ications Use the calculator 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator . 2. Use the keys that corres pond to the calculator display to perform basic m athematical operations. Convert curr encies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2. Enter the currencies or measurement[...]

59 using tools and applications Create a te xt memo 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo . 2. Select Create memo . 3. Enter your me mo text and sele ct Done . Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar . 2. Select Mor e → View by day or Vi[...]

a troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mo bile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures befor e contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to so lve the problem : Insert SIM card to access network services Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly . Phone lo[...]

b troubleshooting Y our 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 tr y again. • Y ou cannot access som e options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details. Y ou enter a number , but th[...]

c troubleshooting The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Y our battery is low . Recharge or re place the batte ry to continue usi ng 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 poor reception, you may lose reception. Mo[...]

d index alarms creating, 57 deactivating, 57 stopping, 57 battery charging, 18 installing, 16 low battery indicator, 18 Bluetooth activating, 45 receiving data, 46 remote SIM mode, 46 sending data, 46 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 34 answering additional calls, 35 ans[...]

e index contacts adding, 29 creating groups, 37 finding, 29 converter see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer fake calls see calls, making fake calls FM radio listening to, 31 storing station, 44 headset 25 images adding memos, 52 adjusting, 50 applying effects, 50 croppin g, 51 inserting visual features, 51 printing, 52 tra[...]

f index namecards 36 offline profile 20 phone lock 24 photos advanced capturing, 39 basic capturing, 29 editing, 50 viewing, 30 radio see FM radio ringtone 24 RSS reader see tools, RSS reader silent profile 24 SIM card 16 SOS message 47 stopwatch see tools, stopwatch synchronisation creati ng a pro file, 55 starting, 55 templates inserting, 38 mult[...]

g index volume call volume, 25 key tone volume, 23 wallpaper 24 web browser adding bookmarks, 33 launching homepage, 33 widgets 22 Windows Media Player 42 world clock creating, 56 setting dual display, 56 viewing, 56[...]

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibi lity that th e product GSM Mobile Phone : GT -S5230 to which this declaratio n relates, is in conformit y with the following standards and/or othe r normative doc uments. SAFETY EN 60950- 1 : 2001 +A11:2004 EMC EN 301 489- 01 V1.6.1 (09-2005) EN 301 489-[...]

Some of the contents in this manua l may differ fr om your phone depen ding on the softwar e of the phone or your servic e provider . World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobi le.com Printed i n Kor ea Code No.:GH68-22882A English (EU). 04/2009. Rev . 1.1[...]