Samsung GT-B5310R User Manual

GT-B5310R user manual

GH68-26665A

Printed in Korea

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using this manual .................................... 1

Instructional icons .......................................1

introducing your mobile phone ...............3

Unpack .......................................................3

Phone layout ............................................... 4

Keys ...........................................................5

QWERTY keyboard .....................................6

Icons ..........................................................7

assembling and preparing your

mobile phone ........................................... 9

Install the SIM card and battery ...................9

Charge the battery .................................... 11

Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 12

Attach a hand strap (optional) ................... 13

using basic functions ............................. 14

Turn your phone on and off .......................14

Use the touch screen ................................15

Access menus ..........................................16

Switch applications ...................................17

Use widgets ..............................................18

Access help information ............................ 19

Quick access mode ..................................20

Customize your phone .............................. 20

Use basic call functions ............................ 24

Send and view messages ......................... 25

Add and find contacts ...............................29

Use basic camera functions ......................30

Listen to music .........................................32

Browse the web ........................................ 34

Use Google services .................................35

using advanced functions ..................... 36

Use advanced call functions ..................... 36

Use advanced contact functions ............... 39

Use advanced camera functions ............... 40

Use advanced music functions ................. 44

Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 48

Activate and connect to a wireless

LAN (WLAN) .............................................50

Make fake calls .........................................51

Record and play voice memos .................. 52

Edit images ...............................................53

Upload photos and videos to the web ......55

Use Java-powered games and

applications .............................................. 57

Synchronize data ......................................58

Use RSS feeds .........................................60

Create and view world clocks ................... 60

Set and use alarms ...................................61

Use the calculator ..................................... 62

Convert currencies or measurements ....... 62

Set a countdown timer .............................63

Use the stopwatch .................................... 63

contents

Create new tasks ......................................63

Create new memos ..................................63

Manage your calendar ..............................64

troubleshooting ...................................... 65

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safety and usage information ............... 68

Safety warnings ........................................ 68

Safety precautions ....................................70

Important usage information .....................73

Radio frequency safety .............................75

Owner’s Record .......................................78

index ....................................................... 85

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Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

manual

This user manual has been specially

designed to guide you through the functions and

features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly,

refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”

“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”

and “using basic functions.”

Warning—situations that could cause

injury to yourself or others

Caution—situations that could cause

damage to your phone or other equipment

Note—notes, usage tips, or additional

information



Refer to—pages with related

information; for example:  p. 12 (represents “see page 12”)

 Followed by—the order of options or

menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages  Create New

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Message (represents Messages, followed by Create New Message)

[ ] Square brackets—phone keys; for

example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key)

introducing your

mobile phone

In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s

layout, keys, and icons.

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

• Mobile phone

•Battery

• Travel adapter (charger)

•User manual

• The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

• The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.

Phone layout

Power/ Menu exit key

Mouthpiece

Touch screen

Send key

Volume

key

Menu key

Earpiece

QWERTY keyboard

Battery cover

Multifunction

jack

Camera key

Internal antenna

Headset jack

Speaker

Hold key

Camera lens

The front and inside of your phone include the following keys and features:

introducing your mobile phone

The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features:

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations. To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, press and hold [ ].

Keys

Key Function

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,

Dial

Power/ Menu exit

retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers

In Idle mode, access Menu mode; Return to Menu mode; Shows all active applications (press and hold)

Turn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, return to Idle mode

Key Function

Camera

In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera; In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video

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Volume

Hold

Adjust the phone’s volume

Lock the touch screen and keys; Unlock the touch screen and keys (press and hold)

QWERTY keyboard

The composition of the QWERTY keyboard may differ depending on your region.

Key Function

introducing your mobile phone

Alphabet/ Symbol

Shift

Alt

Symbol

Message

Enter letters, numbers, and special characters; In Idle mode, press

and hold [ and [ prefix

Change case in a text input field

Use characters on the upper half of the keys in a text input field

Enter special characters and emoticons

In Idle mode, open the new message screen; Access the Inbox (press and hold)

] to access voice mails

] to enter an international call

Key Function

Web browser

Space

4-way navigation

Confirm

Back/ Delete

Enter

In Idle mode, launch the web browser

In Idle mode, press and hold for the silent profile; Insert a space in a text input field

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options

In Idle mode, access Menu mode; In Menu mode, confirm an input

In Menu mode, return to the previous level; Delete characters in a text input field

Start a new line in a text input field

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your display.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

Voice call in progress

SOS message feature activated

Browsing the web

Connected to secured web page

Icon Definition

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Call diverting activated

Connected with PC

Wi-Fi activated

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Bluetooth activated

Alarm activated

Memory card inserted

New text message (SMS)

New multimedia message (MMS)

New email message

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Icon Definition

introducing your mobile phone

New sync email

New voice mail message

Normal profile activated

Silent profile activated

Battery power level

Current time

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

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.

To install the SIM card and battery,

1. Remove the battery cover.

If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off.

2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery.

assembling and preparing your mobile phone

• Place the SIM card in the phone with the

4. Replace the battery cover. gold-coloured contacts facing down and the angled corner at the back edge.

• Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus. You can also place an emergency (SOS) call to phone number 911.

Charge the battery

With the triangle facing up

Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery.

1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.

2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.

Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.

3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.

4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet.

5. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.

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6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.

About the low battery indicator

When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low,

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the phone will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your phone.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To add additional storage capacity to your phone, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to

16 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.

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing up.

3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place.

4. Replace the battery cover.

To remove the memory card, remove the battery cover, push the memory card in gently until it disengages from the phone, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

Attach a hand strap (optional)

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.

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3. Replace the battery cover.

using basic

functions

Learn how to perform basic operations and use the

main features of your mobile phone.

Turn your phone on and off

To turn your phone on,

1. Press and hold [ ].

2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary).

To turn your phone off, press and hold [ ].

Switch to Airplane Mode

By switching to airplane mode, you can use your phone’s non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as airplanes and hospitals.

To switch to airplane mode, in Menu mode, select Settings  Phone  Airplane Mode.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.

Use the touch screen

Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.

For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone.

• Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application.

• Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists.

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• Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists.

Access menus

To access your phone’s menus,

1. In Idle mode, select Menu or press the Menu key to access Menu mode.

2. Scroll left or right to switch between the three Menu mode screens (indicated by the three bars

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at the top of the menu).

3. Select a menu item or option.

4. Select to move up one level; press [ ] to return to Idle mode.

Customize Menu mode

You can organize applications in the Menu mode screen or set titles for each screen to match your preferences and needs.

This feature may be unavailable depending on the phone software.

1. In Menu mode, scroll left or right to a Menu mode screen.

2. Select to switch to Edit mode.

3. Customize the screens as desired.

• To rename the menu screen, enter a title in

the text input field at the top of the screen.

• To rearrange applications, select and drag

application icons to the locations you want.

4. Select Save.

Select Reset to restore the default order of applications.

Switch applications

Your phone allows you to multi-task by running multiple applications at the same time.

Switch from one active application to another

1. Press and hold the Menu key to open a list of active applications.

2. Scroll to an application and select it. To toggle the view mode, select Grid view or 3D

view.

Close applications

To close the current application, press [ ].

To close an application that is running in the background,

1. Press and hold the Menu key to open a list of applications.

2. Scroll to an application and select .

To close all applications, select End all applications.

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Use widgets

Widgets are mini-applications that provide information at a glance and direct access to frequently used tools, such as various online services

• Some of your widgets connect to web

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services. Selecting a web-based widget may incur additional charges.

• Available widgets vary depending on your region and service provider.

Open the widget toolbar

In Idle mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move them to the idle screen.

Scroll through the widget toolbar

The widget toolbar contains more widgets than can be displayed on screen at one time.

• Use your finger to scroll the toolbar up and down.

• Flick the screen in an upward or downward motion to quickly scroll through the list.

Move widgets to the idle screen

1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to one of the idle

screens.

2. Open the widget toolbar.

3. Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle

screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen.

To move a widget from the idle screen back to the widget toolbar, select the widget and drag it to the widget toolbar.

Activate a widget

Locate the widget you want to use (in the toolbar or on the main screen). Touch the icon to activate the mini-application.

Some widgets only operate when moved to the idle screen.

Change the widgets

1. Open the widget toolbar.

2. Select from the widget toolbar.

3. Select the widgets you want to include in the widget toolbar and select Save.

Access help information

To access helpful information about your phone,

1. Open the widget toolbar.

2. Drag to the idle screen and select it.

3. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view.

4. Select a help topic to learn about an application or feature.

5. Scroll left or right to get more information. To return to the previous level, select .

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Quick access mode

Quick access mode lets you choose an application to open by sliding open the phone.

In Menu mode, select Settings  Phone  Quick Access.

1. Select one of the following options.

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Menu Description

Off

Msg/Social

Create New Message

Facebook

MySpace

Application does not open when you slide the phone open

Access one of the messaging or social menus

Create a new text or multimedia message

View photos and videos on the web via websites

2. Select Save.

3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.

4. Slide open the phone and rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. If you selected Msg/Social, select the Message tab or select the Social tab then select a social media Web site.

Customize your phone

Get more from your phone by customizing it to match your preferences.

Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen

You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you touch the phone screen.

1. In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down.

2. Select Vibration and adjust the intensity of the vibration.

Switch to or from the silent profile

In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold to silence your phone or return to the previous mode.

Calibrate the screen

You can calibrate the screen to maximize touch accuracy.

1. In Menu mode, select Settings  Phone  Calibration.

2. Touch each target on the screen.

3. Select Yes.

Change your ringtone

1. In Menu mode, select

Settings  Sound Profiles

2. Select next to the profile you are using.

If you are using the silent profile, you are not allowed to change the ringtone.

3. Select Call Ringtone.

4. To listen to a ringtone, select it from the list. To select a ringtone, select + next to the name.

5. Select Save.

Activate Etiquette pause

You can temporarily mute the ringtone of an incoming call by placing the phone face down when Etiquette Pause is activated.

1. In Menu mode, select Settings  Motion  Etiquette Pause  On.

2. Select Save.

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Select a wallpaper

1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to one of the idle screens.

2. Select Menu  Settings  Display and Light  Wallpaper.

3. Scroll left or right to an image.

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4. Select Set.

Select a text font

1. In Menu mode, select Settings  Display and Light  Font Type.

2. Select a font.

3. Select Save.

Set the auto-lock feature for touch screen

You can set your phone to automatically lock the touch screen and keys when the backlight turns off. You can also set whether the backlight reactivates when you press the Lock key or any key.

1. In Menu mode, select Settings  Touch Panel.

2. Select On under Auto-Lock.

3. Select the Backlight On drop-down menu and select an unlock option.

4. Select Save.

Lock your phone

1. In Menu mode, select Settings  Security.

2. Select On under Lock Phone.

3. Enter a new 4 to 8-digit password and select Confirm.

4. Enter the new password again and select Confirm.

• The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password.

• Samsung is not responsible for any loss of private information or other damages caused by loss of passwords.

Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock

By drawing a specified character on the locked touch screen, you can unlock the screen only, unlock and then make a call to a speed dial number, or unlock and then launch an application. To set a smart unlock character,

1. In Menu mode, select Settings  Smart Unlock.

2. Select On.

3. Select an unlock option.

4. Select a speed dial number to dial or select an application to launch (if necessary).

5. Select a character for the smart unlock feature.

6. Select (if necessary).

7. Select Save.

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