Samsung GT-B6520 User Guide
GT-B6520
user manual
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Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile device.
This device will provide you with high quality mobile
communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s
exceptional technology and high standards.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you
through the functions and features of your device.
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see in this manual:
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yourself or others
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Followed by—the order of options or menus
you must select to perform a step; for example:
From the Start menu, select Settings → Proles
(represents Settings, followed by Proles)
Square brackets—device keys; for example:
[ ]
[ ] (represents the Power/End key)
Angled brackets—softkeys that control dierent
< >
functions at each screen; for example: <Done>
(represents the Done softkey)
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DivX VOD.
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Contents
Assembling ........................................... 10
Unpack ................................................................ 10
Insert the SIM or USIM card and battery ..... 11
Charge the battery ........................................... 12
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 14
Getting started ..................................... 16
Turn your device on and o ........................... 16
Get to know your device ................................. 17
Access menus .................................................... 21
Customize your device .................................... 21
Contents
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Access the help system .................................... 24
Enter text ............................................................ 25
Communication ................................... 26
Calling .................................................................. 26
Messaging .......................................................... 28
E-mail ................................................................... 29
Messenger .......................................................... 31
Entertainment ...................................... 33
Camera ................................................................ 33
Windows Media ................................................. 38
Contents Manager ............................................ 41
FM Radio ............................................................. 42
Games .................................................................. 45
Java ...................................................................... 45
Personal information .......................... 46
Contacts .............................................................. 46
Speed Dial .......................................................... 48
Calendar .............................................................. 49
Audio Notes ....................................................... 50
Tasks ..................................................................... 50
ActiveSync .......................................................... 51
Web ........................................................ 54
Internet Explorer ............................................... 54
Streaming Player ............................................... 55
RSS Reader ......................................................... 55
Podcast ................................................................ 56
Communities ..................................................... 57
Marketplace ....................................................... 59
Microsoft My Phone ......................................... 59
MSN Money ........................................................ 59
MSN Weather ..................................................... 60
Windows Live ..................................................... 60
Google Maps ...................................................... 61
YouTube .............................................................. 62
Community websites ....................................... 63
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Connectivity ......................................... 64
Network connections ...................................... 64
Bluetooth ............................................................ 65
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 68
Internet Sharing ................................................ 70
PC connections .................................................. 70
Oce Mobile ..................................................... 74
Search .................................................................. 76
Smart Converter ................................................ 76
Stopwatch .......................................................... 77
Tip Calculator ..................................................... 77
World Clock ........................................................ 78
Tools ....................................................... 72
Adobe Reader LE ............................................... 72
Alarms .................................................................. 72
Anniversary ........................................................ 73
Calculator ............................................................ 73
My Files ................................................................ 73
Contents
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Settings .................................................. 79
Access the Settings menu ............................... 79
Phone ................................................................... 79
Sounds ................................................................. 81
Display ................................................................. 81
Proles ................................................................. 82
Date and Time .................................................... 82
Connections ....................................................... 82
Security ............................................................... 86
Remove Programs ............................................ 86
Power Management ........................................ 86
Memory Info ...................................................... 87
Alt Key Settings ................................................. 87
Operator Settings ............................................. 87
Regional Settings .............................................. 87
Owner Information .......................................... 88
Accessibility ........................................................ 88
About ................................................................... 88
Version ................................................................. 88
Error Reporting ................................................. 88
Legal Information ............................................. 88
Customer Feedback ......................................... 89
Managed Programs .......................................... 89
Setup Email ........................................................ 89
Device Name ...................................................... 89
Troubleshooting .................................. 90
Safety precautions ............................... 95
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Assembling
Unpack
Your package contains the following items:
Handset•
Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
Stereo headset•
PC data cable•
User manual•
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Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
warranty.
The items supplied with your device may vary •
depending on the software and accessories
available in your region or oered by your service
provider.
You can obtain additional accessories from your •
local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your •
device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not •
be compatible with your device.
Insert the SIM or USIM 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 identication number (PIN)
and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services,
you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module
(USIM) card.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
Remove the back cover.
1
Insert the SIM or USIM card.
2
Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with •
the gold-colored contacts facing down.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can •
only use your device’s non-network services and
some menus.
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Insert the battery.
3
Replace the back cover.
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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the rst time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter
or by connecting the device to a PC with a PC data cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your device.
When your battery is low, the device will emit a •
warning tone and display a low battery message.
The battery icon will also be empty and
blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the
device will automatically power o. Recharge your
battery to continue using your device.
When the device is too hot to charge, charging is •
stopped and the icon is shown. Charging will
be continued only after the device is moderate.
Charge with the travel adapter
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Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side
1
of the device.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the device.
2
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the device. Any damage caused
by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
Plug 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 fully charge the battery.
While charging, the device may heat up. This •
is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your •
device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Center.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
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no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the
device.
Close the cover the cover to the multifunction jack.
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Insert a memory card (optional)
By inserting a memory card, you can store multimedia les
and messages or back up your important information. Your
device accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards
up to 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer
and type).
Samsung uses approved industry standards for
memory cards, but some brands may not be fully
compatible with your device. Using an incompatible
memory card may damage your device or the
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the
card.
Your device supports only the FAT le structure for •
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent le structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the •
lifespan of memory cards.
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Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of
1
the device.
Insert the memory card with the gold-colored contacts
2
facing down.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Close the cover to the memory card slot.
4
Remove the memory card
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Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of
1
the device.
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
2
the device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
3
Close the cover to the memory card slot.
4
Do not remove a memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card
or device.
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Getting started
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [1 ].
Follow the on-screen instructions. Your device will
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automatically connect to the cellular network.
Follow all posted warnings and directions from
ocial personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and
hospitals.
To turn o your device, repeat step 1 above.
Reset your device
›
You can reset your device by pressing and holding the
Power key for about eight to ten seconds.
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Lock or unlock the keys
›
You can lock the keys to prevent any unwanted device
operations from accidentally pressing any of the keys. To
lock the keys, press and hold [ ].
To unlock, press and hold [ ] or press <Unlock> → [ ].
Disable wireless functions
›
By disabling your device's wireless functions, you can use
non-network services in areas where wireless devices are
prohibited, such as airplanes and hospitals. To disable
wireless functions,
On the Home screen, press [1 ] → Wireless Manager.
Select 2 Phone.
Your device will show on the Home screen.
Press <3 Done>.
To enable wireless functions, repeat steps 1-3 above.
Get to know your device
Front view
›
Earpiece
Volume key
Left softkey
Home/Task
Manager key
Memory card slot
Dial key
QWERTY keyboard
Front camera lens
for video calls
Display
4-way
navigation key
Right softkey
Back/Delete key
End/Power key
Conrm key
Mouthpiece
Rear camera lens
Multifunction jack
Camera key
Headset (3.5mm)
jack
Speaker
Battery cover
Internal antenna
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Keys
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Key Function
Open the dialing screen; Make
or answer a call; Redial the last
number (press and hold).
Perform actions indicated at
the bottom of the display.
Access the Home screen; Open
Task Manager (press and hold).
Scroll through lists or menus;
Move the cursor up, down, left,
or right.
Select the highlighted menu
option or conrm an input.
Return to the previous menu or
screen; Delete characters.
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Dial
Softkeys
Home
4-way
navigation
Conrm
Back/
Delete
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Key Function
Power/End
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Camera
Turn the device on or o (press
and hold); End a call; Return to
the Home screen.
Turn on the camera; In Camera
mode, take a photo or record
a video.
QWERTY keyboard
The composition of the QWERTY keyboard may
dier depending on your region.
Key Function
Alphanumeric
Shift Change case in a text input eld.
Alt
Symbol Open the symbols list.
Space
Lock/
Quick
Enter numbers, letters and
special characters.
Use characters on the upper half
of the keys in a text input eld.
Insert a space in a text input
eld; Switch to the silent mode
(press and hold).
Open the Quick list; Lock or
unlock the keys (press and hold).
Key Function
Messaging
Enter
Backspace
Icons
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Icon Function
UMTS network available
HSDPA network available
EDGE network available
EDGE network connected
Open a message composer
screen.
Start a new line in a text input
eld.
Delete characters in a text input
eld.
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Icon Function
GPRS network available
GPRS network connected
Battery level
Battery charging
Attempt to access via Bluetooth or Bluetooth
activated
Bluetooth headset connected
Voice call in progress
Call on hold
Call forwarding activated
Missed call
Signal strength
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Icon Function
No signal
Oine
Data call in progress
New text or email message
New multimedia message
New voice mail message
Ringer o (Silent mode)
Ringer set to vibrate
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
WLAN activated
WLAN data call in progress
Access menus
Learn to open applications or folders and switch between
open applications.
Open applications or folders
›
On the Home screen, Press <1 Start> to access the Start
menu.
Select an application or folder.
2
To use the Home screen shortcuts, on the Home
screen, press the Navigation key left or right to move
among the shortcuts or menus.
Switch applications
›
Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple
applications at the same time. To switch from one active
application to another,
Press and hold [1 ] to open Task Manager.
Task Manager shows a list of all open applications.
Select an application to switch to the application.
2
Close applications
›
To send the current application to the background,
press [ ].
To close an application,
Press and hold [1 ] to open Task Manager.
Scroll to an application and press <2 End Task>.
To close all applications, press <Menu> → End All
Tasks → <Ye s >.
Customize your device
Get more from your phone by customizing it to match
your preferences.
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Set the current time and date
›
From the Start menu, select 1 Settings → Date and
Time.
Set the time zone and enter the current date and time.
2
Press <3 Done>.
Change your Home screen layout or
›
background image
From the Start menu, select 1 Settings → Display →
Home Screen.
Select a layout under 2 Home screen layout.
Select an image under 3 Background image.
When you are nished, press <4 Done>.
Samsung is not responsible for any use of default
images or wallpapers provided on your device.
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Adjust the system volume
›
To adjust the system volume, press the Volume key up or
down.
Switch to the silent mode
›
On the Home screen, press and hold [ ] to mute or
unmute your device.
Set up sounds
›
From the Start menu, select 1 Settings → Sounds.
Select 2 Ringtone or Other Sounds.
Customize the sound options for incoming calls,
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incoming messages, and other device sounds.
► p. 81
When you are nished, press <4 Done>.
Lock your device
›
You can lock your device by activating the device
password.
From the Start menu, select 1 Settings → More...
Security → Device Lock.
Select the check box next to 2 Prompt if phone unused
for.
Select the length of time the device waits before
3
locking itself.
Select a password type under 4 Password type.
Enter a new password under 5 Password, and then enter
the new password again under Conrm password.
Press <6 Done> → <Ye s >.
Once the device lock is enabled, you must enter the
password after a specied length of time when you do not
use the device or each time you turn on the device.
→
If you forget your password, bring your device to a •
Samsung Service Center to unlock it.
Samsung is not responsible for any loss of •
passwords or private information or other
damages caused by illegal software.
Lock your SIM or USIM card
›
You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied
with your SIM or USIM card.
From the Start menu, select 1 Settings → More...
Security → Enable SIM PIN.
Enter the PIN of your SIM or USIM card.
2
Press <3 Done>.
Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each
time you turn on the device or to use features supplied by
the SIM or USIM card.
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If you enter an incorrect PIN 3 times, your SIM or •
USIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN
unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM or USIM card.
If you block your SIM or USIM card by entering •
an incorrect PUK, bring the card to your service
provider to unblock it.
Activate the mobile tracker
›
When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your
device, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send
the contact number to specied recipients to help you
locate and recover your device.
From the Start menu, select 1 Settings → More…
Security → More… → Mobile Tracker.
Enter your reset password and press <2 Done>.
Select 3 Turn on Mobile Tracker.
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→
Select the recipient input eld and enter a phone
4
number including a country code (with +).
To select one from the phonebook, press <Menu> →
Contacts.
When you are nished entering the recipient numbers,
5
press <Done>.
Select the sender input eld and enter a sender’s
6
name.
Press <7 Done> → <Ye s > → <OK>.
Access the help system
To access the help system of your device, from the Start
menu, select Getting Started → a help topic. The online
help system appears.
Enter text
Your device is equipped with a QWERTY keyboard to
support easy and quick text input. You can enter text as
you would when using a computer’s keyboard.
Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter characters,
numbers, and symbols.
You can also use the following keys:
Key Function
Change case.
Alt Enter characters on the upper half of the keys.
Sym Open the symbols list (press and hold).
Insert a space.
Clear your input.
Start a new line.
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Communication
Calling
Learn to make and receive calls, reject calls, and adjust the
call volume.
Make a call
›
On the Home screen, enter an area code and phone
1
number.
Press [2 ] to dial the number.
For a video call, press <Menu> → Video Call.
To end the call, press [3 ].
Use the phonebook to save numbers you dial •
frequently. ► p. 46
To quickly access the call log to redial the numbers •
you dialed recently, press [ ].
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Answer a call
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When a call comes in, press [1 ].
When the device is ringing, press the Volume key to
adjust the volume.
For a video call, press <Show me> to allow the caller to
2
see you via the front camera lens.
To end the call, press [3 ].
Reject a call
›
When a call comes in, press [ ]. When you reject a call,
the caller will hear a busy tone.
Call an international number
›
On the Home screen, press and hold [1 +] to insert the +
character (this replaces the international access code).
Enter the complete number you want to dial (country
2
code, area code, and phone number), and then press
[ ] to dial.
To end the call, press [3 ].
Use the headset
›
By plugging the supplied headset into the device, you can
make and answer calls:
To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button.•
To answer a call, press the headset button.•
To end a call, press and hold the headset button.•
The supplied headset is designed only for your
device and may not be compatible with other
phones and MP3 players.
Use options during a voice call
›
You can use the following options while a voice call is in
progress:
To adjust the voice volume, press the Volume key up or •
down.
To place a call on hold, press <• Menu> → Hold. To
retrieve a held call, press <Menu> → Unhold.
To activate the speakerphone feature, press <• Menu> →
Speakerphone On.
In noisy environments, you may have diculty
hearing some calls while using the speakerphone
feature. For better audio performance, use the
normal phone mode.
To turn o the microphone so that the other party •
cannot hear you, press <Menu> → Mute.
To dial a second call, place the rst call on hold and then •
dial a new number.
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To answer a second call, press [• ] when a call waiting
tone sounds. The rst call is automatically placed on
hold. You must subscribe to the call waiting service to
use this feature.
To listen and talk to the other party via the headset, press •
<Menu> → Turn Hands-free On.
To make a multiparty call (conference call), make or •
answer a second call and press <Menu> → Conference
when connected to the second party. Repeat to add
more parties. You must subscribe to the multiparty call
service to use this feature.
Access the call history
›
From the Start menu, select 1 Call History.
To view the call history by call type, press <2 Menu> →
Filter → a lter option.
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Select a call history.
3
To make a call, press <• Call> or [ ].
To delete the selected or all call histories, press •
<Menu> → Delete Call or Delete All Calls.
Messaging
Learn to use text and multimedia messaging functions.
Send a text message
›
From the Start menu, select Messaging → SMS/MMS.
1
Press <2 Menu> → New.
Enter a phone number or press <3 Menu> → Add
Recipients → Contacts to select a contact.
Scroll down and enter your message text.
4
Press <5 Send> to send the message.
Send a multimedia message
›
From the Start menu, select 1 Messaging → SMS/MMS.
Press <2 Menu> → New.
Enter a phone number or press <3 Menu> → Add
Recipients → Contacts to select a contact.
Press <4 Menu> → Switch to MMS.
Scroll down and enter your message text
5
Press <6 Menu> → Add and add an item.
Select a le type and add an attachment.
7
Press <8 Menu> → Attach → an option to attach other
types of les (if necessary).
Press <9 Send> to send the message.
View messages
›
You can access the message folder for all your text and
multimedia messages.
To view messages,
From the Start menu, select 1 Messaging → SMS/MMS.
Select a message to view it.
2
Enter your message text.
3
Press <4 Menu> → Insert and add an item to send a
multimedia message (If necessary).
Press <5 Send> to send the message.
E-mail
Learn to send or view email messages via your personal or
company email account.
Set up an email account
›
From the Start menu, select Messaging →Setup
1
E-mail.
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Enter your email address and password and press
2
<Next>.
To manually set up an email account, clear the check
3
box next to Try to get e-mail settings automatically
from the Internet, and press <Next>.
Select the predened email provider, and press
4
<Next>.
Enter your name and account name, and press
5
<Next>.
Enter the incoming mail server, select the account
6
type, and press <Next>.
Enter a user name and password, and press <7 Next>.
Enter the outgoing mail server and press <8 Next>.
Set how often your device connects to the server and
9
press <Finish>.
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Send an email message
›
From the Start menu, select Messaging.
1
Select the name of an email account.
2
Press <3 Menu> → New.
Enter the recipient's address in the To eld or press
4
<Menu> → Add Recipients → Contacts to select a
contact.
The Cc and Bcc elds are located above the sender
eld.
Scroll down and enter a message subject.
5
Scroll down and enter your message text.
6
Press <7 Menu> → Insert → an option to attach les
(if necessary).
Press <8 Send> to send the message.
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