Samsung GT-E2550 manual

GT -E2550 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 ." Instructional icons Note : notes, u[...]

3 Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners: Bluetooth • ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B016550 Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, • Inc.[...]

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

5 Using tools and applications ................................. 33 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ........................... 33 Activate and send an SOS message ........................ 35 Activate the mobile tracker ........................................ 36 Make fake calls ......................................................... 37 Record[...]

6 Introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Phone layout 3 8 7 1 2 4 5 6[...]

7 1 4-way navigation key In ldle mode, access user- dened menus; Make a fake call (down); In Menu mode, scroll through menu options Depending on your service provider , pre-dened menus may differ ► " Make fake call s " 2 Dial key Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers; Send an S[...]

8 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 activated SOS message feature activated GPRS network connected Roaming (outside of normal area) Connecting to secured web page FM radio on Bluetooth activated Alarm activated Memory card inserted Ne[...]

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

10 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 from the phone before unplugging the travel adapter rst. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.[...]

11 Insert a memory card (optional) Y our phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 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 will shorten the • lifespan of memory c[...]

12 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). T o turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Access menus T o access your phone's menus, In Idle mode,[...]

13 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, • you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider . Samsung is not responsible for any loss of • passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Customise your phone T o set the sound prole T o switch to sound profile, I[...]

14 Use basic call functions T o make a call In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone 1. number . Press [ 2. ] to dial the number . T o end the call, press [ 3. ]. T o answer a call When a call comes in, press [ 1. ]. T o end the call, press [ 2. ]. T o adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress, press the Navigation ke[...]

15 T o use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: T o redial the last call, press and hold the • headset button. T o answer a call, press the headset button. • T o end a call, press and hold the headset • button. Send and view messages T o send a text or multimedia message In M[...]

16 Enter text T o change the text input mode Press and hold [ • ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes. Press [ • ] to change case or switch to Number mode. Press [ • ] to switch to Symbol mode. Press and hold [ • ] to select an input mode or change the input language. T9 mode Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter 1. an entire word. Wh[...]

17 Symbol mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol. 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 ]. [...]

18 T o nd a contact In Menu mode, select 1. Contacts → Contact list . 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. Pre[...]

19 T o capture videos In Menu mode, select 1. Camera to turn on the camera. Press < 2. Options > → Camcorder 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 . T o v[...]

20 Listen to music T o listen to the FM radio Plug the supplied headset into the phone. 1. In Menu mode, select 2. Applications → FM radio . Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. 3. Press < 4. Ye s > to start automatic tuning. The radio scans and saves available stations automatically . The rst time you turn on the FM radio, you w[...]

21 T o listen to music les Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: Download from the wireless web. ► p. • 22 Download from a PC with the optional • Samsung PC Studio. ► p. 30 Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. • 33 Copy to your memory card. ► p. • 30 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, In Menu [...]

22 Browse the web T o browse web pages In Menu mode, select 1. Internet → Home to launch your service provider ’s homepage. 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 [...]

23 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. View >. Scroll to the missed call you want to dial. 2[...]

24 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. [ ]. Press < 3. Swap > to switch between the two calls. T o answer a second call If your network supports this function, you can answ[...]

25 T o call an international number In Idle mode, press and hold [ 1. 0 ] to insert the + character . Enter the complete number you want to dial 2. (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. T o call a contact from the phonebook In Menu mode, select 1. Contacts → Contact list . Scroll to the number you want to dial a[...]

26 Select 6. Match criteria → an option (if necessary). Press < 7. Options > → Save . T o add more numbers, repeat steps 4-7 above. 8. Press < 9. Options > → Save . Use advanced phonebook functions T o create your namecard In Menu mode, select 1. Contacts → My namecard . Enter your personal details and press the 2. Confirm key .[...]

27 Use advanced messaging functions T o create a text template In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → 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 → Create new message . In the text [...]

28 Make any necessary adjustments. 4. Press the Confirm key to take a photo with the 5. frame. T o use camera options Before capturing a photo, press < Options > to access the following options: Option Function Camcorder Switch to camcorder Shooting mode Change the shooting mode Night mode on/ Night mode off Set whether to use Night shot mode[...]

29 T o customise camera settings Before capturing a photo, press < Options > → Settings to access the following settings: Option Function Quality Set the quality level for your photos 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 captu[...]

30 Option Function Default storage Select a memory location for storing captured videos Default name Edit a default name for captured videos 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 a PC data cable, connect the 2. multif[...]

31 Using an PC data cable, connect the 3. multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. Open a folder to view files. 4. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. 5. T o create a playlist In Menu mode, select 1. Music . Press < 2. Options > → Create playlist . Enter a title for your new pla[...]

32 T o record songs from the FM radio In Menu mode, select 1. Applications → FM radio . Press the Confirm key to start the FM radio. 2. Select a radio station you want. 3. Press < 4. Options > → Record to start recording. When you are finished recording, press 5. < Stop >. T o set up your favourite station list In Menu mode, select [...]

33 Using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications Use the Bluetooth wireless feature T o turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode, select 1. Applications → Bluetooth . Press < 2. Options > → Settings . Scroll left or right to 3. On . T o allow other devices to locate [...]

34 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 4. or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press < OK >. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. Y ou may not need to enter a PIN depending on the device. T o send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select[...]

35 Activate and send an SOS message In an emergency , you can send SOS messages to your family or friends for help. T o activate the SOS message In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Settings → SOS messages → Sending options . Scroll left or right to 2. On . Scroll down and press the Confirm key to open 3. the recipient list. Press the Confirm k[...]

36 Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Security → Mobile tracker . The rst time you access Mobile tracker , you will be prompted[...]

37 Make fake calls Y ou can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. Y ou must activate the hot key to make fake calls; In Menu mode, select Settings → Application → Call → Fake call → Fake call hot key . Press and hold the Navigation key down in Idle • mode. Press the Navigation key down f[...]

38 Use Java-powered games and applications In Menu mode, select 1. Applications → Games and more . Select a game or application from the list and 2. follow the on-screen instructions. Available games may vary depending on your service provider or region. Game controls and options may vary . Create a world clock In Menu mode, select 1. Organiser ?[...]

39 Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. T o set a new alarm In Menu mode, select 1. Alarms . Select an empty alarm location. 2. Set the details of the alarm. 3. Press < 4. Save >, or press < Options > → < Save >. T o stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, Press < • OK > or the Confirm ke[...]

40 Use the calculator In Menu mode, select 1. Organiser → Calculator . Use the keys that corresponds to the calculator 2. display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements In Menu mode, select 1. Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. Enter the currencies measurements and units 2. in the appropriate fiel[...]

41 Use the stopwatch In Menu mode, select 1. Applications → Stopwatch . Press < 2. Start > to begin the stopwatch. Press < 3. Record > to record lap times. When you are finished, press < 4. Stop >. Press < 5. Reset > to clear recorded times. Create a text memo In Menu mode, select 1. Organiser → Memo . Press < 2. Crea[...]

42 T o create an event In Menu mode, select 1. Organiser → Calendar . Press < 2. Options > → Create → an event type. Enter the details of the event as required. 3. Press < 4. Save >, or press < Options > → < Save >. T o view events In Menu mode, select 1. Organiser → Calendar . Select a date on the calendar . 2. Se[...]

43 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 requirement is ena[...]

44 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 try again. Y ou cannot access some options without a • subscription. Contact your service provider for more details. Calls are being dropped When you a[...]

45 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 Ensu re th at you a re n ot bl ocking t he phone 's i ntern al • antenna. When you are in areas w[...]

46 The battery does not charge properly or the phone turns off The battery terminals may be dirty . Wipe both gold- • coloured 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 ordina[...]

47 Error messages appear when launching the FM radio The FM radio application on your Samsung mobile phone uses the headset cable as an antenna. Without a headset connected, the FM radio will be unable to receive radio stations. T o use the FM radio, rst ensure that the headset is properly connected. Next, scan for and save the available radio s[...]

48 Another Bluetooth device is not located Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is • activated on your phone. Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is • activated on the device you wish to connect to, if necessary . Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth • device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 metres/30 feet). I[...]

49 Safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small 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[...]

50 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 equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inate rapidly . Handle and dispose of[...]

51 A void interference with pacemakers Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobi le ph ones and pac emake rs to av oid pote ntia l interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless T echnology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your phon e is interfer ing with a pacema ker or o ther m[...]

52 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty . Safety precautions Drive safely at all times Avo id using your ph one while dri[...]

53 T urn off the phone near medical equipment Y our phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, post ed wa rnings, and direc tions fr om medic al personnel. T urn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Y our phone can cause interference with aircraft equipme[...]

54 Handle your phone carefully and sensibly Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of • electric shock. Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can • cause serious damage and will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the phone. Do not handle your phone with wet hands. Water damage to your phone can void yo[...]

55 A void interference with other electronic devices Y our phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any in[...]

56 Allow only qualied personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualied personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your manufacturer’s warranty . Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as • overcharging may shorten battery life. Over time, unused batter[...]

57 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel. Specic Absorption Rate (SAR) certication information Y our phone conforms to European Union (EU) stand[...]

58 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[...]

59 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 [...]

60 Disclaimer Some content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copy right , patent , tr adema rk and/o r other inte llect ual property laws. Such content and services are provided solely for your personal noncommercial use. Y ou may not use any content or services in a manner that has not been au[...]

61 DIRECT , INDIRECT , INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, A TTORNEY FEES, EXPENSES, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF , OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN, OR AS A RESUL T OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SER VICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD P ARTY , EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES." Third party services[...]

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Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE) We, Samsung Electronics declare under our sole responsibility that the product GSM Mobile Phone : GT -E2550 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. SAFETY EN 60950- 1 : 2001 +A1 1:2004 EMC EN 301 489- 01 V1.8.1 (04-2008) EN 301 489- 07 V[...]

Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-27795A English (EU). 05/2010. Rev . 1.0 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider . http://www .samsungmobile.com[...]