Samsung GT-S7250 User Manual

GT-S7250user manual

Assembling10Install the SIM or USIM card and batteryWhen you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card

Connectivity100Use your device as a wireless modem ›You can use your device as a modem for a PC to access the internet via your mobile network service

Connectivity101Customise the connection information.3 Available options may vary depending on the VPN type.Option FunctionName Enter a name of the VPN

Tools102ToolsCalculatorLearn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator.In Menu mode,

Tools103 ›Stop an alarmWhen the alarm sounds,Drag ● left to stop the alarm.Drag ● right to silence the alarm for the snooze period. ›Delete an alarm

Tools104 ›Use the count-down timerIn Menu mode, select 1 Clock → Timer.Set the length of time to count down.2 Select 3 Start to begin the countdown.Yo

Tools105 ›View a fileIn Menu mode, select 1 My files → a file type.Select a folder 2 → a file. In ●Images, you can view photos you have captured and

Tools106 ›Set a sound clip as your ringtoneYou can set any music or sound clips in the sound folder as ringtones for incoming calls, messages, or alar

Tools107View the information at a later time ›In Menu mode, select 1 NFC.Select 2 Tag read logs to view the information.You can also save product info

Tools108Voice commandsYour device provides the intelligent voice command feature which turns your voice commands into action. You can dial a number, s

Settings109SettingsAccess the Settings menuIn Menu mode, select Settings.Flight modeDisable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only no

Assembling11Insert the battery.4 Replace the back cover.5 Charge the batteryBefore using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.Yo

Settings110BluetoothActivation ●: Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over a distance. ► p. 88Visible ●: Set your device to be visi

Settings111SoundSound ●: Activate Silent mode to mute all sounds except media sounds and alarm ringtones.Vibrate ●: Set when the device will vibrate f

Settings112Brightness ●: Set the brightness of the display.Backlight time ●: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s

Settings113Voice input and output ›Voice command hot key ●: Set to launch the voice command application by pressing the Home key twice.Voice input lan

Settings114Motions ›Use motion ●: Set to use motion recognition.Shake ●: Set to unlock the device by shaking.Turn over ●: Activate the etiquette pause

Settings115Installation location ›Select the default memory location to install new applications.Memory ›Check memory information of memory cards and

Settings116Change password ●: Change the device password.SIM lock ●: Activate or deactivate the SIM lock feature to require the SIM password when you

Settings117Software update ›Your service provider or the Samsung server will send you a notification when the new firmware of your device is released.

Settings118NotificationActivate or deactivate an alert for incoming messages, new applications in Samsung Apps, or file transfer from or to others.Cal

Settings119MessagesCustomise the settings for messaging features.Alert repetition ›Set how often the phone will alert you to new messages.Text message

Assembling12When your battery is low, the device will emit a ●warning tone and display a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty an

Settings120Creation mode ●: Select a mode for creating multimedia messages. You can select to create messages with any type of content and of any size

Settings121Add signature ●: Set whether or not to add your signature to your outgoing messages.Signature ●: Enter your signature.Receiving options ›Em

Settings122CalendarCustomise the settings for the calendar:First day of week ●: Set which day should begin the week (Sunday or Monday).Import calendar

Settings123RSS update ●: Set the web browser to automatically update subscribed RSS feeds at regular intervals. Activating the auto update feature inc

Settings124Samsung AppsUpdate notification: Select a network connection (WLAN or packet switched data network) to get application update notification

Troubleshooting125TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:Co

Troubleshooting126The touch screen responds slowly or improperlyIf your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try

Troubleshooting127Others cannot hear you speaking on a callEnsure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. ●Ensure that the microphone is cl

Troubleshooting128Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended

Troubleshooting129Error messages appear when opening music filesSome music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons.

Assembling13Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 2 outlet.You can use the phone while it is charging, but it may ●take longer to ful

Troubleshooting130Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regai

Safety precautions131Safety precautionsTo prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before

Safety precautions132Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave • ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode

Safety precautions133If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interferenceSome hearing aids may be interfe

Safety precautions134Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. Suspend calls • in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain

Safety precautions135Do not store your device on slopesIf your device falls, it can be damaged.Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your

Safety precautions136Use caution when exposed to flashing lightsWhile using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold • the screen

Safety precautions137Protect your hearing and ears when using a headsetExcessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing • damage.Exposure to loud s

Safety precautions138Avoid disturbing others when using the device in publicDo not allow children to use your deviceYour device is not a toy. Do not a

Safety precautions139Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification informationYour device conforms to European Union (EU) standards that limit human ex

Assembling14 ›Charge with a USB cableBefore charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.Plug one end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the 1 multifunct

Safety precautions140Correct disposal of batteries in this product(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery

Safety precautions141Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any conte

Index142access codes 125alarmscreating 102deactivating 103stopping 103auto rejection 41batterycharging 11installing 10Bluetoothactivating 88fi

Index143logs 43memory cardformatting 16inserting 14removing 15memoscreating 79viewing 79menu screenaccessing 23organising 24messagesaccessing

Index144memo 122messages 119music player 123network 109NFC 124notification 118Samsung Apps 124search 124sound 111Wi-Fi 109SIM cardinstalling

Index145installing 10locking 30video callsanswering 38making 37using options 40video player 61, 64videoscapturing 58playing 61, 64voice callsa

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Assembling15Remove the back cover and battery.1 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts 2 facing down. Lock the memory card in place.3 Re

Assembling16 ›Format the memory cardFormatting your memory card on a PC may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on t

Getting started17Getting startedTurn your device on and offTo turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time,

Getting started18Get to know your device ›Device layoutPower/Reset/Lock keyInternal antennaBack coverEarpieceMultifunction jackVolume keyDial keyTouch

Getting started19 ›KeysKey FunctionPower/Reset1/LockTurn the device on or off (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds and

Using this manual2Using this manualThank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high quality mobile communic

Getting started20 ›Indicator iconsIcons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.Icon DefinitionSignal strengthFligh

Getting started21Icon DefinitionSOS message feature activatedCall diverting activatedSynchronising with PCMemory card insertedNew text or multimedia m

Getting started22Use the touch screenYour device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touc

Getting started23Flick: Flick the screen quickly to activate an application. ●Area zoom: Place two fingers on the screen and pull them ●apart to zoom

Getting started24Scroll left or right to a screen.3 You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.Se

Getting started25To change the order of applications,In Menu mode, tap and hold an application. 1 Drag an application icon to the location you want.2

Getting started26Launch and manage applications ›Launch multiple applicationsYour device allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at

Getting started27 ›Open the widget panelTo open the widget toolbar and access widgets, In Idle mode, press the Home key to open the widget 1 toolbar.W

Getting started28Customise your deviceGet more from your device by customising it to match your preferences. ›Add new panels to the idle screenYou can

Getting started29 ›Switch to Silent modeTo mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:In Menu mode, select ●Keypad, and then tap and hold .

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Getting started30The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password.Once the device lock

Getting started31 ›Activate the Find my mobile featureWhen someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your device, the Find my mobile feature will auto

Getting started32Enter textYou can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.Change the text

Getting started33To change the text input method, select and select Keyboard type → a text input method.Option FunctionQwerty keyboardSelect charact

Getting started34When entering text with the 3x4 keypad, you can use the following modes:Mode FunctionABCSelect an appropriate virtual key until the c

Getting started35When Predictive text mode is activated, you can use Continuous input mode.Select 1 and drag a slider next to Continuous input.Select

Getting started36Copy and paste text ›While you are entering text, you can use the copy and paste feature to use text in other applications.Tap and ho

Communication37Communication CallingLearn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or custo

Communication38 Answer a call When a call comes in, press [1 ] or drag right. When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to mute the ringtone.

Communication39 ›Use a headsetBy plugging a headset into the device, you can answer and control calls hands-free:To answer a call, press the headset b

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Communication40To answer a second call, select ●Accept + Hold Active call or Accept + End Active call. To switch between the two calls, select ●Swap

Communication41 ›Use additional featuresYou can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, Fixed Dialling Number (FDN) mode, or

Communication42Set call divertingCall diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this featu

Communication43LogsLearn to view and manage logs of calls you have dialled, received, or missed. ›View call logsYou can view logs of your calls filter

Communication44 ›Send a text message1 In Menu mode, select Messages → .Add recipients for your message.2 Enter phone numbers manually and separate the

Communication45Option FunctionHome URL Enter the MMS server address.Proxy address Enter the address of the proxy server.Linger time (Sec.)Enter how lo

Communication46 ›View a text or multimedia message1 In Menu mode, select Messages.Your messages are grouped into message threads by contact, like a me

Communication47 ›Send an SOS messageIn case of an emergency, you can ask for help by sending an SOS message to specified recipients.This feature may b

Communication48EmailLearn to create and send email messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received. ›Set up an email account and profi

Communication49Option FunctionPOP3 server/IMAP4 serverEnter the address of the incoming server.POP3 port/IMAP4 portEnter the port number of the incomi

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Communication50Select the subject field and enter a subject.5 Select the text input field and enter your email text.6 Select 7 Send to send the messag

Communication51After customising the server setting, select the dot next to 3 data types to synchronise. For synchronising emails and calendar events,

Communication52IMLearn to chat with friends and family from any of the universal instant messengers.In Menu mode, select 1 IM.Select a messenger.2 Ent

Entertainment53EntertainmentCameraLearn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x1920 pixels (5 megap

Entertainment54Number Function 1 Change the shooting mode and scene mode. 2 Change the camera settings. 3 Hide or display the icons in the viewfinder.

Entertainment55 ›Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenesYour camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You c

Entertainment56 ›Capture a photo in Smile shot modeYour camera can recognise people’s faces and help you take photos of their smiling faces. In Menu m

Entertainment57 ›Customise camera settingsBefore taking a photo, select to access the following options:Option FunctionExposure valueAdjust the expo

Entertainment58Option FunctionGPSSet the camera to include location information for your photos.To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations wh

Entertainment59Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary 3 adjustments. 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 1 5 Number Function 1 Change the recording mode

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Entertainment60Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. 4 The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution.Select 5 to st

Entertainment61Option FunctionEffectsApply a special effect, such as sepia or black and white tones.GuidelinesDisplay the guidelines on the preview sc

Entertainment623 Control playback with the following keys: 9 11 8 7 10 1 4 5 2 3 6 Number Function 1 Send the video to others. 2 Play t

Entertainment63Number Function 8 Change a ratio of the video screen. 9 Stop playback and return to the playlist. 10 Skip forward; Scan forward in a

Entertainment64View a photo ›1 In Menu mode, select Gallery.Select a folder 2 → a photo (with no icon).While viewing a photo, use the following option

Entertainment65MusicLearn to listen to your favourite music while on the go with the music player. The music player supports the following file format

Entertainment66Control playback with the following keys:3 10 11 8 9 3 4 5 2 6 7 1 Number Function 1 Activate the 5.1 channel surround

Entertainment67Number Function 7 Pause playback; Select to resume playback. 8 Activate Shuffle mode. 9 Change the repeat mode (off, repeating one fi

Entertainment68 ›Create a playlistIn Menu mode, select 1 Music.Select 2 Playlists → .Enter a title for your new playlist and select 3 Done.Select the

Entertainment69FM radioLearn to listen to music and news on the FM radio. To listen to the FM radio, you must connect a headset, which serves as the r

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Entertainment70Number Function 1 Scans and saves available stations. 2 Open the available radio stations list. 3 Change the frequency by scrolling lef

Entertainment71 ›Save a radio station automaticallyPlug a headset into the device.1 In Menu mode, select 2 FM radio.Select 3 .The FM radio scans and s

Entertainment72JavaLearn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology.The download of Java games or applications may not be

Personal information73Personal informationContactsLearn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the device’s memor

Personal information74 ›Find a contact1 In Menu mode, select Contacts.Select 2 Search and enter the first letters of the name you want. From the conta

Personal information75 ›Create your namecardIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Contacts → My profile.Enter your own personal details.2 Select 3 Save.Yo

Personal information76 ›Copy contacts from or to the SIM or USIM cardIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Contacts → Import contacts or Export contacts →

Personal information77 ›View eventsTo change the calendar view,In Menu mode, select 1 Calendar.Select a view mode from the top line of the calendar.2

Personal information78TaskLearn to create a virtual task list and set alarms to remind yourself of important tasks or set priority. ›Create a taskIn M

Personal information79MemoLearn to record important information to save and view at a later date. Create a memo ›In Menu mode, select 1 Memo.Select 2

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Personal information80 ›Play a voice memoIn Menu mode, select 1 Voice recorder.Select 2 List to open the voice memo list.Select a voice memo to play.3

Personal information81Customise voice recorder settings ›In Menu mode, select 1 Voice recorder.Select 2 Settings.Adjust the following settings to cust

Web82WebWeb services require a data connection. Contact your operator to choose the best data plan.InternetLearn to access and bookmark your favourite

Web83 ›Browse web pagesIn Menu mode, select 1 Internet to launch a specified homepage.To access a specific web page, select the URL input field, enter

Web84While browsing the web page, use the following options:To zoom in, place two fingers on the screen and spread ●them apart. To zoom out, move you

Web85Samsung AppsSamsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of useful applications to your device. Featuring a wealth of games

Web86SynchroniseLearn to synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks and memos with the web server you have specified. ›Set up a synchronisation prof

Web87YouTubeLearn to view and share videos via YouTube.This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.In Menu mode, sele

Connectivity88ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of

Connectivity89 ›Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devicesIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Bluetooth → Search for devices.Select a device.2 E

Assembling9AssemblingUnpackCheck your product box for the following items:Mobile device ●Battery ●Quick start guide ●Use only Samsung-approved softwar

Connectivity90 ›Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless featureEnter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select 1 OK (if necessary).Selec

Connectivity91 ›Find and connect to a WLANIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Wi-Fi. The device will automatically search for available WLANs. Select a

Connectivity92 ›Connect to a WLAN using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Wi-Fi.Select 2 WPS button depending on the AP d

Connectivity93Receive data via a WLANWhen prompted, select Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data. Received data is saved to an appropria

Connectivity94Play your files on another DLNA-enabled ›deviceIn Menu mode, select 1 AllShare.Select 2 My device.Select a media category 3 → a file.Se

Connectivity95Mobile network sharingLearn to set your device as a wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile netwo

Connectivity96GPSYour device is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. Learn to activate location services and use additional GPS f

Connectivity97 ›Enhance the GPS functionalityLearn to enhance the GPS functionality by downloading data files from the GPS web server. This improves t

Connectivity98PC connectionsLearn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in various USB connection modes. By connecting the device to a PC, y

Connectivity99 ›Connect as a mass storage deviceIf you insert a memory card in the device, you can access the file directory of the memory card by usi