Samsung GT-S5253 User Manual

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Assembling9AssemblingUnpackCheck your product box for the following items:Mobile device•Battery•Travel adapter (charger)•User manual•Use only Sams

Settings99Sound prolesSelect a sound prole to use or customize sound options in proles as desired. To customize a prole, select a prole and custo

Settings100Display and lightAccess and alter the following settings to control the display and usage of the light on your device: Wallpaper• : Select

Settings101Overturning - (Etiquette pause): Activate the etiquette pause feature that allows you to mute all device sounds by placing the device face

Settings102 ›CallCustomize the settings for calling features.All calls• : Show my number - : Show your mobile phone number to recipients (You must in

Settings103Block messages - : Block messages from specied addresses and messages that contain specied subjects.Alert tone - : Set how often the devi

Settings104Allow anonymous: Set whether or not to receive messages from unknown senders.Allow advertisement: Set whether or not to accept advertisemen

Settings105Sending options• : Default account - : Select a default email account. This option appears only when you have two or more accounts.Web acc

Settings106Order of display name• : Set how to display contact names.Own numbers• : Store and manage your own numbers.Service numbers• : Call your

Settings107Installation settings ›Select the default memory location to install new applications.SecurityAccess and alter the following settings to se

Settings108Formatting a memory card will permanently erase all data from the card.Default memory• : Select the default memory location to use for sav

Assembling10Insert the SIM card.3 Place the SIM card into the device with the gold-•colored contacts facing up.If you do not insert a SIM card, you c

Settings109About phoneSystem info• : Check the available amount of the battery power, CPU usage and storage memory. You can also check the model numb

Troubleshooting110TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes:Co

Troubleshooting111Calls are being droppedWhen you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose your connection to the network. Move

Troubleshooting112Ensure that you have not set call barring for the contact's •phone number.The device beeps and the battery icon ashesYour bat

Troubleshooting113Error messages appear when launching the FM radioThe FM radio application on your Samsung mobile device uses the headset cable as an

Troubleshooting114Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device •are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m).If the tips above do not solv

Safety precautions115Safety precautionsTo prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before

Safety precautions116Do not use your device near a pacemakerAvoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if •possible, as your device

Safety precautions117Use a hands-free device.•Get to know your device and its convenience features, such as speed •dial and redial. These features h

Safety precautions118Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areasDust can cause your device to malfunction.Do not store your device on slopes

Assembling11Charge the batteryBefore using the device for the rst time, you must charge the battery.You can charge the device with the provided trave

Safety precautions119Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeAvoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may •shorten battery life.

Safety precautions120Use caution when using the device while walking or movingAlways be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or othe

Safety precautions121Install mobile devices and equipment with cautionEnsure that any mobile devices or related equipment installed in your •vehicle

Safety precautions122Correct disposal of this product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other European

Safety precautions123DisclaimerSome content and services accessible through this device belong to third parties and are protected by copyright, patent

Safety precautions124CONNECTION WITH, ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVE

Assembling12Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power 3 outlet.You can use the device while it is charging, but it •may take longer to fu

Assembling13Insert a memory card (optional)To store additional multimedia les, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD™ or microSD

Assembling14 ›Remove the memory cardEnsure that the device is not currently using the 1 memory card.Remove the back cover.2 Push the memory card gentl

Assembling15Attach a hand strap (optional)Remove the back cover.1 Slide a hand strap through the hand strap hole and 2 hook it over the small projecti

Getting started16Getting startedTurn your device on and oTo turn on your device,Press and hold [1 ].Enter your PIN and select 2 Done (if necessary).S

Getting started17Get to know your device ›Device layoutPower/Lock keyMultifunction jackCamera keyInternal antennaBack coverCamera lensHeadsetSpeakerTo

Getting started18Key FunctionVolume Adjust the device’s volume.CameraIn Idle mode, turn on the camera; In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

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Getting started19Icon DenitionBluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connectedVoice call in progressCall diverting activatedSynchronizing with PCMem

Getting started20Use the touch screenYour device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touc

Getting started21Flick: Flick the screen quickly to activate an application.•Area zoom: Place two ngers on the screen and pull •them apart to zoom

Getting started22Select a menu or application.3 Press [4 ] to return to Idle mode.Your device has a built-in motion sensor that •detects its orientat

Getting started23Add new main menu screens ›In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu 1 mode.Select 2 Edit at the top left of the screen.Rotate

Getting started24Control active applications as follows:2 To switch between applications, select one from the •icons of active applications.To close

Getting started25Manage web-based widgets ›You can select a widget prole to connect to web services and view downloaded widgets.In Menu mode, select

Getting started26 ›Adjust the volume of the key tonesIn Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down.1 Adjust the key tone volume by pressing the Volume

Getting started27Adjust the brightness of the display ›In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display and light.Drag the slider under 2 Brightness to adjus

Getting started28Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each time you turn on the device.If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, y

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

Getting started29Enter textYou can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.Change the text

Getting started30Option FunctionWriting box Write in the input box.Enter text using dierent input methodsChange the text input method.1 Change the t

Getting started31Mode FunctionNumberSelect an appropriate virtual key to enter a number.You can enter numbers by tapping and holding a virtual key in

Getting started32Number Function 6 Change input languages; Access the keyboard settings (tap and hold).Copy and paste textWhile you are entering text,

Communication33CommunicationCallingLearn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or custom

Communication34 ›Use options during a callYou can use the following options while a call is in progress:To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume k

Communication35 ›Use additional featuresYou can use various other call-related features, such as auto rejection, or call diverting or barring.Set auto

Communication36Select 3 to start recording.Speak into the microphone.4 During recording, select to pause and select to resume.When you are nishe

Communication37Set call barringCall barring is a network feature to restrict certain types of calling or to prevent others from making calls with your

Communication38Select a log to view its details.3 From the detail view, you can dial the number, send a message to the number or add the number to the

Using this manual3Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information ►Refer to—pages with related information; for example: ► p.12 (represents “see pag

Communication39MessagesLearn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS), messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.You ma

Communication40Customize the parameters for the connection prole.3 Option FunctionSet name Enter the name for the prole.Access name Enter the access

Communication41Select 4 Tap to add text and enter your message text. Select 5 and attach a le. You can select a le from the le list or capture a p

Communication42To view messages in the spambox, select• → Spambox.To sort messages as desired, select• → List by.To adjust the message settings, s

Communication43Create a multimedia message, with a subject and 3 desired attachments, to use as your template. ► p. 41Select 4 Save.You can now use a

Communication44Customize the settings for the account by following 2 the screens:Option FunctionAccountnameEnter a name for the account. This option i

Communication45 ›Send an email message1 In Menu mode, select Email →an account→ Compose.You can select Account list to view other accounts. Select 2

Communication46Customize the settings for the Exchange server by 2 following screens:Option FunctionEmail addressEnter your email address for the Exch

Communication47Chat with friends and family instantly.4 Available instant messengers may vary depending on your region or service provider.Social HubL

Entertainment48EntertainmentCameraLearn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels (3.2 me

Using this manual4CopyrightCopyright © 2010 Samsung ElectronicsThis user manual is protected under international copyright laws.No part of this user m

Entertainment49Number Function 8 Select the length of the delay before the camera takes a photo. 9 Adjust the brightness; Select + to increase or – t

Entertainment50 ›Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenesYour camera provides you with predened settings for various scenes. You ca

Entertainment51 ›Capture a series of photosYou can easily take a series of photos of moving subjects. This is useful when you are photographing childr

Entertainment52Repeat step 7 to complete the panoramic photo.8 Select 9 to save the panoramic photo.Capture a mosaic photo ›You can capture multiple

Entertainment53Option FunctionEectsApply a special eect, such as sepia, negative, or black and white tones.Exposure metering Select a type of exposu

Entertainment54 ›Record a video1 In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera.Rotate the device counterclockwise to landscape view.2 Selec

Entertainment55Number Function 7 Select the length of the delay before the camera starts recording a video. 8 Adjust the brightness; Select + to incre

Entertainment56 ›Customize camcorder settingsBefore recording a video, select → to access the following options:Option FunctionResolution Change th

Entertainment57 ›Play a videoIn Menu mode, select 1 Video player.Select a video to play.2 Control playback with the following keys:3 1 2 3 4 7 6

Entertainment58Option FunctionMosaic searchDivide the video into segments to apply dierent settings to each segment.Send viaSend the video to others

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Entertainment59 ›Play musicAfter transferring music les to your device or memory card,In Menu mode, select 1 Music.Scroll left or right to a music ca

Entertainment60SRS CS Headphone•™ delivers a 5.1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content

Entertainment61Option FunctionVisualizationSelect an animated visualization to display during playback. ›Find music information Learn to access an onl

Entertainment62Add music information to the wish list ›From the list of music recognition results or similar 1 music information, select Add to Wish l

Entertainment63 ›Record a song from the FM radioPlug the supplied headset into the device.1 In Menu mode, select 2 FM radio.Select 3 to turn on the F

Entertainment64 ›Customize FM radio settingsIn Menu mode, select 1 FM radio.Select 2 → Settings.Adjust the following settings to customize your FM 3

Entertainment65GamesLearn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology.The download of Java games or applications may not be

Personal information66Personal informationContactsLearn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts stored on the device’s memor

Personal information67Select 3 Done.You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless fea

Personal information68CalendarLearn to create and manage daily or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. ›Create an ev

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Personal information69 ›Stop an event alarmIf you set an alarm for a calendar event, the alarm will sound at the specied time. To stop the alarm, tap

Personal information70MemoLearn to record important information to save and view at a later date.Create a memo ›In Menu mode, select 1 Memo.Select 2 C

Personal information71Speak into the microphone.3 When you are nished, select 4 or Save.To record more voice memos, repeat steps 2-4.5 ›Play a voic

Personal information72Number Function 1 Move to a point of the le by dragging the bar. 2 Pause playback; Select to resume playback. 3 Adjust the vo

Web73WebInternetLearn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages.You may incur additional charges for accessing the •web and downloading media. F

Web74Number Function 3 Move backward or forward to web pages in history. 4 Access a list of web browser options. 5 Refresh the current web page. 6 End

Web75 ›Customize browser settingsIn Menu mode, select 1 Internet → → Internet settings.Adjust the following settings to customize your web 2 browser

Web76Option FunctionClear cacheClear the cache; The cache is a temporary memory location that saves information from recently accessed web pages.Delet

Web77Samsung AppsSamsung Apps allows you to simply and easily download an abundance of useful applications to your device. Featuring a wealth of games

Web78 ›Set up a synchronization proleIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Connectivity →Synchronize.Select 2 Create and specify the following prole op

Contents7Connectivity ... 98Sound proles ... 99

Web79YouTubeYouTube is a free online video streaming service. Learn to view videos via YouTube.This feature may be unavailable depending on your regio

Connectivity80ConnectivityBluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of

Connectivity81 ›Find and pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devicesIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Connectivity → Bluetooth → Search.Select a device.

Connectivity82Select 2 →an option for sending via Bluetooth.Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device.3 ›Receive data using the Bluetooth

Connectivity83Select 2 →Settings →Remote SIM mode.To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit.You mu

Connectivity84Customize the connection prole ›In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Connectivity → Wi-Fi.Select the discovered WLAN AP. 2 The current con

Connectivity85Press a WPS button on the AP device within 2 minutes.3 Or, enter a PIN on the AP device and select Start within 2 minutes.GPSYour device

Connectivity86Select the dot next to2 Enable advanced GPS.Read the disclaimer and select 3 Accept.Use the mobile networks for location ›serviceLearn

Connectivity87 ›Connect with Samsung KiesEnsure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www

Connectivity88Select and drag the music les you want to the sync 6 list.Start synchronization.7 ›Connect as a mass storage deviceYou can connect you

Contents8Troubleshooting ... 110Safety precautions ... 115

Connectivity89Create a modem connection on your PC. 3 How you create a modem connection may dier depending on the operating system of the PC.Select t

Tools90ToolsClockLearn to set and control alarms, and world clocks. You can also use the stopwatch and count-down timer. ›Set a new alarmIn Menu mode,

Tools91 ›Use the count-down timerIn Menu mode, select 1 Clock →.Set the length of time to count down.2 Select 3 Start to begin the countdown.You can

Tools92If you have created more than two accounts, you can change the order of accounts in the list. Select Account priority.Delete or edit my account

Tools93Type Supported formatThemes smtOthersdoc, docx, pdf, ppt, pptx, txt, xls, xlsx, htm, html, vbm, vcf, vcs, vnt, jad, jar, crt, derSome le forma

Tools94To sort les as desired, select • List by. To send a le via Bluetooth, select • Send via Bluetooth.To set Bluetooth visibility for les, sel

Tools95 ›Set a sound clip as your ringtoneYou can set any music or sound clips in the sound folder as ringtones for incoming calls, message or alarm t

Tools96Save the edited image with a new le name.4 Transform an imageOpen an image to edit.1 Select 2 Transform →a transforming option.Transform the

Tools97Move or resize the visual feature or text and select 4 Apply.Save the edited image with a new le name.5 SearchLearn to search for data stored

Settings98SettingsAccess the Settings menuIn Menu mode, select 1 Settings.Select a setting category and select an option.2 Customize the setting and s