Samsung GT-E2152 manual

GT -E2152 user manual[...]

2 Using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. T o get started quickly , refer to " Introducing your mobile phon e ," "Assembling and preparing your mobile phon e ," and "Using basic function s ." Read me rst Please read all safe[...]

3 Available features and additional services may • vary by phone, software, or service provider . Applications and their functions may vary by • country , region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications. Y ou may upgrade your mobile phone’s software • by accessing [...]

4 Instructional icons Note : notes, usage tips, or additional information → Followed by : the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages , followed by Create message ) [ ] Square brackets : phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/[...]

5 T rademarks SAMSUNG, and the SAMSUNG logo are • registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. Bluetooth • ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, • Inc. Windows Media Player • ® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and c[...]

6 Introducing your mobile phone ............................... 8 Phone layout ............................................................... 9 Icons .......................................................................... 1 1 Assembling and preparing your mobile phone ... 12 Install the SIM card and battery ................................ 12 C[...]

7 Use advanced camera functions .............................. 38 Use advanced music functions ................................. 42 Using tools and applications ................................. 44 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ........................... 44 Activate and send an SOS message ........................ 46 Make fake calls .........[...]

8 Introducing your mobile phone In this section, you will learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Unpack Y our package contains the following items: Mobile phone • Battery • T ravel adapter (charger) • User manual • The items supplied with your phone • may vary depending on the software and accessories av[...]

9 Phone layout 1 7 4 3 5 6 8 11 10 9 2[...]

10 1 T orchlight key Activate or deactivate the torch light  ►" Activate the torch ligh t " 2 Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display 3 Dial key Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialed, missed, or received numbers; Send an SOS message ►  " Activate and send an SOS messa[...]

11 Icons Y our phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen. Icon Denition Signal strength Call in progress Call diverting activate SOS message feature activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Bluetooth activated Alarm activated Memory card inserted New text message [...]

12 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 Remove the back cover and battery and insert 1. the SIM cards. Back cover SIM card Insert the battery and replace the back cover . 2. Battery[...]

13 Charge the battery Plug the small end of the supplied travel 1. adapter into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a 2. power outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the travel 3. adapter . Do not remove the battery while connected to the travel adapter . Doing this may cause damage to the device.[...]

14 Insert a memory card (optional) Y our phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 2 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause • incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone. Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten • the lifesp[...]

15 Using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. T urn your phone on or off T o turn your phone on, Press and hold [ 1. ]. Enter your PIN and press < 2. OK > (if necessary). Press < 3. OK > to register new SIM cards. Press < 4. Next >. Assign a name and signal icon to t[...]

16 Access menus T o access your phone's menus, In Idle mode, press < 1. Menu > to access Menu mode. Y oumayneedtopresstheConrmkeytoaccess Menu mode depending on your region or service provider . When you are using the smart home screen,youcannotusetheConrmkeytoaccess Menu mod[...]

17 Use the smart home screen The smart home screen allows you to access your favorite applications and contacts and view upcoming events or tasks. Y ou can customize the smart home screen to fit your preferences and needs. When you are using the smart home screen, the Navigation key does not access shortcuts. T o customize the smart home screen In [...]

18 T o access the smart home idle items Press the Navigation key to scroll through the items on the smart home screen and press the Confirm key to select an item. The following items are available. Available items may vary depending on your service provider . Shortcuts toolbar • : access your favorite applications. Y ou can customize the short[...]

19 Scroll to 3. Shortcuts toolbar and press < Options >→ Edit shortcuts . Select a menu to change or an empty location. 4. Select 5. Edit . Select the menus you want. 6. Press the Navigation key right to select submenus (if necessary). Press < 7. Save >. Customize your phone T o switch to or from the silent prole In Idle mode[...]

20 T o set menu shortcuts When you are using the smart home screen, the Navigation key does not access shortcuts. In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Phone → Shortcuts . Select a key to use as a shortcut. 2. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key . 3. Manage your SIM cards Y our phone supports the use of two SIM cards, enabling the[...]

21 Set the starting and ending time to change 4. subscription. Select < 5. Save >. T o change the names and icons of the SIM cards In Idle mode, press and hold [ 1. ]. Select 2. Register card . Select a SIM card. 3. Select 4. Card name and change the name for the SIM card. Select 5. Icon and change the icon for the SIM card. Use basic call fu[...]

22 T o adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress, press the Navigation key up or down to adjust the volume. T o use the speakerphone feature During a call, press the Confirm key to activate 1. the speaker . T o switch back to the earpiece, press the 2. Confirm key again. Innoisyenvironments,youmayhavedif[...]

23 Send and view messages T o send a text or multimedia message In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Create message . Enter a recipient number and scroll down. 2. Enteryourmessagetext.►p. 3. 24 For sending as a text message, skip to step 5. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4. Press < 4. Options > → A[...]

24 Enter your message text. 4. Press < 5. Options > → Attach items and add an item (if necessary). Press the Confirm key to send the message. 6. T o view an email In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Email inbox . Press < 2. Download >. Select an email or a header . 3. If you selected a header , press < 4. Options >?[...]

25 Press [ • ] to switch to Symbol mode. Press and hold [ • ] to select an input method, or change the input language. T9 mode Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter 1. an entire word. When the word displays correctly , press [ 2. 0 ] to insert a space. If the correct word does not display , press the Navigation key up or down to se[...]

26 T o use other features for text input T o move the cursor , press the Navigation key . • T o delete characters one by one, press • < Clear >. T o quickly delete characters, press and hold < Clear >. T o insert a space between characters, • press [ 0 ]. T o enter punctuation marks, press [ • 1 ]. Add and nd cont[...]

27 T o nd a contact In Menu mode, select 1. Contacts . Enter the first few letters of the name you want 2. to find. Select the contact’s name from the contact list. 3. Use basic camera functions T o capture photos In Menu mode, select 1. Camera to turn on the camera. Aim the lens at the subject and make any 2. adjustments. Press the Confirm ke[...]

28 T o capture videos In Menu mode, select 1. Camera to turn on the camera. Press [ 2. 1 ] to switch to Recording mode. Aim the lens at the subject and make any 3. adjustments. Press the Confirm key to start recording. 4. Press the Confirm key or < 5. Stop > to stop recording. The video is saved automatically . After capturing videos, press &[...]

29 ThersttimeyouturnontheFMradio,youwillbe prompted to start automatic tuning. Control the FM radio using the following keys: 4. Key Function Conrm T urn the FM radio on or off Navigation Left/Right: Select an available radio • station Up/Down: Adjust the volume • Listening to the FM radio without[...]

30 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, In Menu mode, select 1. Music . Selectamusiccategory→amusicfile. 2. Control playback using the following keys: 3. Key Function Conrm Pause or resume playback Navigation Left: Move to previous track (press • within 3 seconds); Scan backward in ale[...]

31 Navigate web pages using the following keys: 2. Key Function Navigation Scroll up or down on a web page Conrm Select an item < Back > Return to the previous page < Options > Access a list of browser options T o bookmark your favorite web pages In Menu mode, select 1. Internet . Press < 2. Options >→ Bookmarks . Press[...]

32 Using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions T o 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, Press < 1. Open >. Scroll to the missed call you want to dial. 2[...]

33 T o hold a call or retrieve a held call Press < Hold > to place a call on hold or press < Retrieve > to retrieve a held call. T o dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: Press < 1. Hold > to place the first call on hold. Enter the second number to dial and press 2. [[...]

34 T o make a multiparty call (conference call) Call the first party you want to add to the 1. multiparty call. While connected to the first party , call the 2. second party . The first party is automatically placed on hold. When connected to the second party , press 3. < Options >→ Conference call . T o call an international number I[...]

35 T o reject a call T o reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will hear a busy tone. T o reject calls from certain numbers automatically , use the auto rejection. T o activate the auto rejection and set up the reject list, In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Call → All calls → Auto reject . Press < 2. Change >[...]

36 Use advanced phonebook functions T o create your namecard In Menu mode, select 1. Contacts . Press < 2. Options >→ Settings → My namecard . Enter your personal details and press the 3. Confirm key . T o create a group of contacts In Menu mode, select 1. Contacts . Scroll left or right to 2. Groups . Press < 3. Options &g[...]

37 Use advanced messaging functions T o create a text template In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → My folders → T emplates . Press < 2. Create > to open a new template window . Enter your text and press the Confirm key to 3. save the template. T o insert text templates in new messages In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → [...]

38 Select a device. 4. Enter your message and press the Confirm key . 5. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 6. or the other device's Bluetooth PIN, or press < Ye s > to send the message. Use advanced camera functions T o capture a series of photos In Menu mode, select 1. Camera to turn on the camera. Press < 2. Options >[...]

39 Select an image layout and press the Confirm 4. key . Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press the Confirm key to take photos for each 6. segment. T o capture photos with decorative frames In Menu mode, select 1. Camera to turn on the camera. Press < 2. Options >. Scroll left or right to 3. Shooting mode → Frame . Select a frame. 4[...]

40 Option Function Effects Apply a special effect Exposure metering Select a type of exposure meter Before capturing a video, press < Options > to access the following options: Option Function Mode Switch to camera or camcorder Recording mode Change the recording mode Resolution Change the resolution option White balance Adjust the color bala[...]

41 Option Function Viewndermode Change the preview screen Review Set the camera to display the captured image Shutter sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Storage Select a memory location for storing captured photos Shortcut info View the shortcut information Before capturing a video, press < Options > and[...]

42 Use advanced music functions T o copy music les via Samsung PC Studio In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio or Mass storage . Using an optional PC data cable, connect the 2. multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from 3. the PC to the phone. Refer to the S[...]

43 T o create a playlist In Menu mode, select 1. Music . Press < 2. Options >→ Create playlist . Enter a title for your new playlist and press the 3. Confirm key . Select the new playlist. 4. Press < 5. Add >→ T racks . Select the files you want to include and press 6. < Add >. T o customize your music player setti[...]

44 T o set up your favorite station list In Menu mode, select 1. Applications → FM radio . Select a radio station to add to the favorite 2. station list. Press < 3. Options >→ Add to → Favorites . Select an empty location you want to set. 4. Y ou can access your favorite stations by pressing the location number on the [...]

45 Press < 3. Change > to select On . T o allow other devices to locate your phone, 4. scroll down to My phone’ s visibility and press < Change >→ Always on . T o nd and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices In Menu mode, select 1. Applications → Bluetooth . Press the Confirm key . 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a[...]

46 T o receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. and press < OK > (if necessary). Press < 2. Ye s > to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device (if necessary). Activate and send an SOS message In an emergency , you can send SOS messages to your family or fri[...]

47 T o send an SOS message With the keys locked, press [ 1. ] four times to send an SOS message to preset numbers. The phone switches to SOS mode and sends the preset SOS message. T o exit SOS mode, press [ 2. ]. Make fake calls Y ou can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. Press and hold the Nav[...]

48 T o play a voice memo From the voice recorder screen, press 1. < Options >→ Go to My voice clips . Select a file. 2. Edit images In Menu mode, select 1. Applications → Image editor . Select the image you want to edit. 2. Press the Confirm key . 3. Scroll left or right to an editing option. 4. Select an option or set the are[...]

49 Upload photos and videos to the web Post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs. In Menu mode, select 1. Communications → Communities . Select a website you want and select 2. Ye s . Enter your user ID and password, and select 3. Sign In . Share photos, videos, or messages with friends 4. and family . Use Java-powered[...]

50 Create a world clock In Menu mode, select 1. Organizer → World clock . Press the Confirm key . 2. Scroll left or right to a time zone and press 3. < Add >. T o add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-3 4. above. Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. T o set a new alarm In Menu mode, select 1. Organi[...]

51 T o stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Press < • Confirm > or the Confirm key to stop the alarm. Press < • Snooze > to silence the alarm for the snooze period. T o deactivate an alarm In Menu mode, select 1. Organizer → Alarms . Scroll to the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Press < 3. Options >→ Dea[...]

52 Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode, select 1. Organizer → Converter →aconversiontype. Enter the currencies or measurements and 2. units in the appropriate fields. Set a countdown timer In Menu mode, select 1. Applications → Timer . Enter the time to count down and press 2. < Start >. Press [ 3. ]?[...]

53 When you are finished, press < 5. Stop >. Press < 6. Reset > to clear recorded times. Create new tasks In Menu mode, select 1. Organizer → T ask . Press < 2. Create >. Enter the details of the task. 3. Press < 4. Save > or the Confirm key . Create a text memo In Menu mode, select 1. Organizer → Memo . Pres[...]

54 T o create an event In Menu mode, select 1. Organizer → Calendar . Press < 2. Options >→ Create →aneventtype. Enter the details of the event. 3. Press < 4. Save > or the Confirm key . T o view events In Menu mode, select 1. Organizer → Calendar . Select a date on the calendar . 2. Select an event[...]

55 Back up your data Use Backup manager to back up your data, such as messages, contacts, and tasks to your memory card or My files . If necessary , you can restore them to your phone. T o back up your data In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Back-up manager . Select 2. Back-up . Select a category and select items to back up. 3. Press < 4[...]

56 T roubleshooting When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code T ry this to solve the problem: Password When the phone lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the phone. PIN Whenusingthephoneforthersttime or when the PIN r[...]

57 Y our phone displays "No networks found" 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 ou cannot access some options without a • subscription. Contact your service provider for more details. Calls are being dropped When y[...]

58 Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Ensure that you are not covering the built-in • microphone. Ensure that the microphone is close to your • mouth. If using a headset, ensure that it is properly • connected. Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the phone's • internal antenna. When you are in area[...]

59 The battery does not charge properly or the phone turns off The battery terminals may be dirty . Wipe both • gold-colored contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again. If the battery will no longer charge completely , • dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery (refer to your local or[...]

60 Restart the phone. If you are still having trouble • with the camera application after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Center . Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a number of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone, [...]

61 A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is • compatible with your phone. Ensure that you have the proper drivers • installed and updated on your PC.[...]

62 Safety precautions T o prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. W arning: T o prevent electric shock, re, and explosion Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect the charge[...]

63 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers • specicallydesignedforyourdevice.Incompatiblebatteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. Never disp oseo fbatt eriesor devic esin are.Fo llowa ll[...]

64 Do not use your device near other electronic devices Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Y our device may interfere with other electronic devices. Do not use your device near a pacemaker Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker • if possible, as your device can interfere with the pacemaker . If you must u[...]

65 T urn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal. Y our device may interfere with the electronic navigation instruments of the aircraft. Electronic devices in a motor vehicle may malfunction due to the radio frequency of your device Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio frequency of your[...]

66 Dialsensiblyandassessthetrafc.Placecallswhenyou • arenotmovingorbeforepullingintotrafc.T rytoplancalls  when your car will be stationary . If you need to make a call, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. Do not engage in stressful or [...]

67 Do not use or store your device in dusty , dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction. Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20° C to 50° C Y our device may explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the • inside temperatur[...]

68 Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device The screen of your device may be damaged. • If bent or deformed, your device may be damaged or parts • may malfunction. Do not use a ash close to the eyes of people or pets Usingaashclosetotheeyesmaycausetemporarylossof vision or damage to[...]

69 Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. T ouching • the antenna may reduce the call quality or cause the device to transmit more radio frequency than necessary . Hold the device with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly , use • special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press (such as templates and predi[...]

70 Do not paint your device Paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation. If you are allergic to the paint or metal parts of the device, stop using the device and consult your physician. When cleaning your device: Wipe your device or charger with a towel or a rubber . • Clean the terminals of the battery with a cotton ball or a tow[...]

71 Handle SIM cards or memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or • accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/ or damage to the card or device. Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity , and • electrical noise from other devices. Do not touch gold-colored contacts or t[...]

72 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 its electronic accessories (e.g. charger , headset, USB cable) should not be disposed[...]

73 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 working life. Where marked, the [...]

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