Samsung GT-S5233S manual

Some contents in this man ual may dif fer from your pho ne depending on the softwar e of the phone or your ser vice provider . World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobi le.com Printed i n Kore a Code No.:GH68-23219A English (SEA). 04/2009. Rev . 1.0 S5233S_East Asia English.book Page i Tuesday, April 14, 2009 2: 23 PM[...]

GT -S5233S user manual S5233S_East Asia English.book Page ii Tuesday, April 14, 2009 2 :23 PM[...]

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, familiarize 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 Upload photos and videos to the web ....... 54 Use Java-powered games and applications ......... ................. .................. .. 55 Use RSS reader ............. .............. ............. 56 Create and view world clocks ................... 57 Set and use alarms .......................... ......... 58 Use the calculator .......[...]

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 small children and pets Keep your phone and a ll accessories out of reach from small children and pet s. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallow[...]

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 refueling points (ser vice 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, transfer areas [...]

4 safety and usage inform ation Turn off the phon e near medi cal equipment Y our phone can interfere with medical equ ipment 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 interfer[...]

safety and usage informat ion 5 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty , dirty areas to preve nt damage to m oving parts. • 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 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 . 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 traveling in remote or area s without signal coverage, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Y our phon[...]

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 sepa rate 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 CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSL Y OR IMPLIEDL Y , FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSL Y DISCLAIMS AN Y IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN CLUDING 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 , an d icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following ite ms: • Mobile phone • Battery • T r avel 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 a[...]

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 can lock the touch sc reen and keys to prevent any unwa nted[...]

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 dialed, 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 activate d Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time Icon Definition S5233S_East Asia English.book P age 15 Tuesday, April 14, 2009 2:23 PM[...]

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-colored contacts facin g down. • W ithout inserting a SIM card, you ca n use your phone’s non-network ser vices and some menus. S5233S_East Asia English.book P age 17 Tu[...]

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 screen 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 horizon[...]

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 coun terclockwise to landsc ape view. 4. Select a help topic to learn about an applica tion or feature. 5. Scroll right or left to get more information. T o retu[...]

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 ring tone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles . 2. Select next to a profile you want. 3. Select Voice call ringtone . 4. Select a ring tone from the list and select Save . 5.[...]

25 using basic functions 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. 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[...]

26 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use the speakerphone fe ature 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker . 2. T o switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker . Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the phone, you can make and answer calls: • T o redial the last call, press the headset button, and then press again[...]

27 using basic functions 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. Enter your em ail text and se lect Done . 8. Select [...]

28 using ba sic fu nctio ns Y ou can use the following text input modes: Enter text using the ha ndwriting full screen 1. Change the text input method to Handwriting Full Screen . 2. Write each character anyw here 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 me[...]

29 using basic functions 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. Select Downlo ad . 4. Select an email or a header . 5. If you selected a header , select Retrieve to view the body o[...]

30 using ba sic fu nctio ns 3. Select th e contact’ s na me from the search list. Use basic camera fun ctions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, pr ess the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone coun terclockwise to landsc ape view. 3. Aim the len s at the subject and make any ad[...]

31 using basic functions Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, pr ess the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone coun terclockwise to landsc ape view. 3. Select to switch to Recordin g mode. 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. • T o selec t the color b alance o f the video, se lect . • T o select the time delay , s[...]

32 using ba sic fu nctio ns The radio scans and saves available stations automatically . 4. Control the FM radio using the following icons: 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 wit h the optional Samsung PC Studio. X p. 43 • Receive via B[...]

33 using basic functions 3. Control playback using the following icons: Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages. Icon Function Pause playback Play playback Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (tap and hold) Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap and hold) Select an equaliser type Change the repeat mode Activate Shu[...]

34 using ba sic fu nctio ns 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 → Book marks . 2. Select Add . 3. Enter a pa ge title and a web address (URL). 4. Select Save . Icon [...]

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

36 using advanced functi ons 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, [...]

37 using advanced functions 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 phonebook Y ou can call numbers directly fro[...]

38 using advanced functi ons Set favorite numbers 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook . 2. Select the Contacts drop-down menu → Favorites . 3. Select Add . 4. Select a contact. The contact is saved to the favorite number . Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign group names, ring tones, caller ID photos, and vibrat[...]

39 using advanced functions Use advanced me ssaging functio ns Learn to create and use templates to create new messages, and create message folder . Create a text template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Text templates . 2. Select Create to open a new template window . 3. Select the text input field. 4. Enter your text and select[...]

40 using advanced functi ons Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates . 2. Scroll to the template you want and touch . Y our template opens as a new multime dia message. Create a folder to m anage messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My folders . 2. Select Create fo[...]

41 using advanced functions Capture a series of photos 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone coun terclockwise to landsc ape view. 3. Select → . 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press and hold the Camera key to tak e a series of photos. Capture panoramic photos 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Ro[...]

42 using advanced functi ons Capture divided photos 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone coun terclockwise to landsc ape view. 3. Select → . 4. Select an image layout. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take photos for each segment. Capture photos with decorative frames 1. Press the Camera [...]

43 using advanced functions Customize camera sett ings Before capturing a photo/video, Select → to access the following: Use advanced music functio ns Learn to prepa re music files, crea te playlists, an d store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Samsun[...]

44 using advanced functi ons 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 [ ] twice to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up windo[...]

45 using advanced functions Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → Playlists . 2. Select Create . 3. Select th e text input field. 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and select Done . 5. T o assign an image to the playlist, select Tap to edit and select an image or captur e a new photo. 6. Select Save . 7. Select t[...]

46 using advanced functi ons 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 and saves available stations automatically . Find information of music Le[...]

47 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[...]

48 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 on e, and select Done . When the owner of the other[...]

49 using tools and applications Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bl uetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM card on your phone. T o a ctivate Remote S IM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Settings . 2. Select On under Re mote SIM mo de . 3. Select Save . T o use Rem[...]

50 using tools and appl ications Make fake ca lls Y ou can simulate fake incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. Y ou can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice. Record a voice 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Application settings → Call → Fake call → [...]

51 using tools and applications Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → Voice clips . 2. Select a file. 3. Control the playback using the following icons: 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[...]

52 using tools and appl ications Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Ed it → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or color). T o adjust the image automatically , select Auto level . 3. Adjust the image as desired and select Done . 4. Save the edite d image[...]

53 using tools and applications Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Ed it → 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 resize the visual feature and select OK . 5. Sa[...]

54 using tools and appl ications Print images Learn to print your image with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. T o print an image using a USB connection, 1. Connect the multifun ction jack on your phone to a compatible printer . 2. Open an image. X p. 30 3. Select Mor e → Print via → USB . 4. Set print options and print the im[...]

55 using tools and applications If you selected Update blog lists , new destination sites are added to the list automatically . Upload a file T o upload p hotos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Communities . 2. Select a destination you wan t to post to. 3. Enter the user ID and password[...]

56 using tools and appl ications Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more . 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → an application. 2. Select Mor e to access a list of various options and settings for your applicati[...]

57 using tools and applications Read RSS feeds 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → RSS reader . 2. Select Update to get the latest contents. 3. Select a feed category → an updated feed. Create and view w orld clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appe ar on your display . View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, [...]

58 using tools and appl ications 5. Select OK to create your world clock. The world clock is set as the second c lock. 6. Select Add to ad d more world cloc ks (step 3). 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 m[...]

59 using tools and applications Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm without snooze. • Drag the slider to Stop to stop an alarm with snooze or drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alar m 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms . 2. Select Off ne xt to the alarm you[...]

60 using tools and appl ications Set a countdow n timer 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer . 2. Enter hours or min utes to count down. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Sto p to stop the alerts. Use the stopwatch 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Stopwatch . 2. Select Start to b[...]

61 using tools and applications Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar . 2. Select Mor e → View by day or View by week . Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Organizer → Calendar . 2. Select Create schedule . 3. Enter the details of the[...]

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 unavai lable” 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 t[...]

c troubleshooting The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Y our battery is low . Recharge or replace the battery 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. Move[...]