Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-29295A
www.samsungmobile.com
English (HK). 08/2010. Rev. 1.1
GT-C3300K
user manual
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Using this manual
Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile
phone. This phone 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 mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to
"Introducing your mobile phone," "Assembling and
preparing your mobile phone," and "Using basic
functions."
Instructional icons
Caution—situations that could cause damage
to your phone or other equipment
Note : notes, usage tips, or additional
information
→
Followed by : the order of options or menus
you must select to perform a step; for example:
In Menu mode, select Messages → Create
message (represents Messages, followed by
Create message)
Square brackets: phone keys; for example:
[ ]
[ ] (represents the Power/End key)
Refer to : pages with related information;
for example: ► p. 12 (represents "see page
►
12")
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.
Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, •
Inc.
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Contents
Introducing your mobile phone ...............................6
Phone layout ...............................................................6
Icons ............................................................................8
Assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...10
Install the SIM card and battery ................................10
Charge the battery ....................................................11
Insert a memory card (optional) ................................ 12
Use a stylus and the touch screen............................13
Using basic functions.............................................14
Turn your phone on or off ..........................................14
Access menus ...........................................................14
Use widgets ...............................................................15
Customise your phone .............................................. 16
Use basic call functions ............................................17
Send and view messages ......................................... 18
Send and view emails ...............................................19
Enter text ................................................................... 20
Add and nd contacts ...............................................22
Use basic camera functions ......................................23
Listen to music ..........................................................25
Browse the WAP ....................................................... 27
Use Google services ................................................. 28
Using advanced functions .....................................29
Use advanced call functions .....................................29
Use advanced phonebook functions ........................32
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Use advanced messaging functions ......................... 33
Use advanced camera functions ..............................34
Use advanced music functions .................................37
Using tools and applications ................................. 40
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ........................... 40
Activate and send an SOS message ........................ 42
Activate the mobile tracker ........................................43
Make fake calls .........................................................44
Record and play voice memos .................................44
Edit images ...............................................................45
View photos and videos on the WAP ........................46
Use Java games and applications ............................ 46
Create a world clock .................................................47
Set a countdown timer ..............................................47
Use the stopwatch ....................................................47
Set and use alarms ...................................................48
Use the calculator .....................................................49
Convert currencies or measurements ......................49
Create new tasks ......................................................49
Create a text memo ..................................................49
Manage your calendar ..............................................50
Look up words in a dictionary ...................................51
Back up your data .....................................................52
Troubleshooting ......................................................53
Safety and usage information ...............................59
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Introducing your
mobile phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s
layout, keys, and icons.
Phone layout
1
2
3
6
4
5
1
Volume key
In Idle mode, adjust the
phone's volume, and make
a fake call (down); In Menu
mode, scroll through menu
options; Send an SOS
message
► " Activate and send an SOS
message"
► " Make fake calls"
2
Back key
In Menu mode, return to the
previous level
3
Dial key
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve recently dialled,
missed, or received numbers
4
Lock key
In Idle mode, lock or unlock
the touch screen and keys
(press and hold)
5
Power/End key
Turn the phone on or off
(press and hold); End a call; In
Menu mode, cancel input and
return to Idle mode
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Icons
Icons shown on the display may vary depending
on your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
Call in progress
Call diverting activate
SOS message feature activated
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Connecting to secured WAP page
FM radio on
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Bluetooth activated
Alarm activated
Memory card inserted
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Icon Denition
New text message (SMS)/
New voice mail message
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
Normal prole activated
Silent prole activated
Battery power level
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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.
Back cover
Insert the battery and replace the back cover. 2.
Battery
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SIM card
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.
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Insert a memory card (optional)
Your 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 of data will shorten •
the lifespan of memory cards.
Remove the back cover. 1.
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured 2.
contacts facing down.
Memory card
Replace the back cover. 3.
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Use a stylus and the touch screen
Learn basic actions to use the stylus and touch
screen.
To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use •
sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come in contact •
with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come in contact •
with water. The touch screen may malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove
the protection lm before using your phone.
Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to •
select the highlighted menu or option.
Tap-and-hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an •
item to perform.
Drag: Tap and hold the stylus on the screen •
and drag the stylus to move the scroll bar.
A special slot for storing the stylus is included on
the back of your phone.
Stylus
Using basic functions
Learn how to perform basic operations and use the
main features of your mobile phone.
Turn your phone on or off
To turn your phone on,
Press and hold [ 1.
Enter your PIN and select 2. Done (if necessary).
To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
Access menus
To access your phone's menus,
In Idle mode, select 1. Menu to access Menu
mode.
Scroll left or right to a main menu screen. 2.
Select a menu or application. 3.
Press [ 4.
return to Idle mode.
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.
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].
] to move up one level; Press [ ] to
Use widgets
Learn to use widgets on the idle screen.
Some of your widgets connect to WAP services. •
Selecting a WAP-based widget may incur
additional charges.
Available widgets may vary depending on your •
region or service provider.
To open a widget
In Idle mode, scroll left or right to a panel of the 1.
idle screen.
Select a widget to activate on the idle screen. 2.
To organise your widgets
You can organise each panel of the idle screen
with your favourite widgets.
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Display →
Widgets .
Select a widget for each screen and select 2.
Save.
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To set menus on the shortcut widget
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Display →
Shortcuts.
Select a shortcut. 2.
Select a menu to assign to the shortcut and 3.
select Save .
Customise your phone
To set the sound prole
To switch to sound profile,
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Sound
profiles .
Select a profile you want and select 2. Save .
To edit a sound profile,
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Sound
profiles .
Select a profile. 2.
Customise the sound settings as desired. 3.
To select a wallpaper to the idle screen
In Menu mode, select 1. Settings → Display →
Wallpaper.
Select an image. 2.
Select 3. Set .
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Use basic call functions
To make a call
In Idle mode, select 1. Keypad and enter an area
code and a phone number.
Press [ 2.
To end the call, press [ 3.
To answer a call
When a call comes in, press [ 1. ].
To end the call, press [ 2.
To adjust the volume of voice during a call
While a call is in progress, press the Volume key
up or down to adjust the volume.
To use the speakerphone feature
During a call, select 1. Loudspkr → Yes to
activate the speaker.
To switch back to the earpiece, select 2.
Loudspkr again.
] to dial the number.
].
].
In noisy environments, you may have difculty
hearing the calls while using the speakerphone
feature. For better audio performance, use the
normal phone mode.
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To use the headset
By plugging the supplied headset into the
multifunction jack, 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 the headset button.•
The supplied headset is designed only for your
device and may not be compatible with other
phones and MP3 players.
Send and view messages
To send a text or multimedia message
In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Create
message.
Select the recipient field → 2. Enter manually .
Enter a recipient number and select 3. Done .
Select 4. Tap to add text .
Enter your message text and select 5. Done .
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For sending as a text message, skip to step 7.
For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6.
Select 6. Add media and add an item.
Select 7. Send to send the message.
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To view text or multimedia messages
In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Inbox .
Select a text or multimedia message. 2.
Send and view emails
To send an email
In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Create
email.
Enter an email address and scroll down. 2.
Enter a subject and scroll down. 3.
Enter your message text. 4.
Select 5. Attach and add an item (if necessary).
Select 6. Send to send the message.
To view an email
In Menu mode, select 1. Messages → Email
inbox.
Select 2. Download .
Select an email or a header. 3.
If you selected a header, select 4. Retrieve to
view the body of the email.
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Enter text
You can enter text by selecting characters on the
virtual keypad or by handwriting on the screen.
Available text input modes may vary depending
on your region.
To change the text input mode
Select • or to change the text input
method (keypad or hand writing).
Select • PY to switch to Pinyin mode.(Available
only for Simplified Chinese)
Select • TSTR to switch to Stroke mode.
Select • Eng to switch to ENG mode.
Select •
modes.
Select • 123 to enter numbers.
Select •
Pinyin mode
Select appropriate virtual keys to enter pinyins. 1.
To enter phrases, select 2. Div and enter more
pinyins.
Select a pinyin. 3.
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to switch between T9 and ABC
turns green in T9 mode.
to enter symbols.