Samsung GT-S5750E User Manual
GT-S5750E
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Contents
Assembling ........................................... 10
Unpack ................................................................ 10
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery .... 10
Charge the battery ........................................... 12
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 15
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 16
Getting started ..................................... 17
Turn your device on and off ........................... 17
Get to know your device ................................. 18
Contents
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Use the touch screen ........................................ 21
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 23
Access menus .................................................... 23
Launch and manage applications ................ 25
Use widgets ........................................................ 25
Customise your device .................................... 26
Enter text ............................................................ 30
Communication ................................... 35
Calling .................................................................. 35
Logs ...................................................................... 41
Messages ............................................................ 42
Email .................................................................... 47
IM .......................................................................... 50
Social Hub ........................................................... 51
Entertainment ...................................... 52
Camera ................................................................ 52
Video player ....................................................... 59
Music .................................................................... 61
FM radio .............................................................. 64
Games .................................................................. 68
Personal information .......................... 69
Contacts .............................................................. 69
Calendar .............................................................. 72
Task ...................................................................... 73
Memo ................................................................... 74
Voice recorder .................................................... 75
Web ........................................................ 76
Internet ............................................................... 76
Samsung Apps .................................................. 80
Community websites ....................................... 81
YouTube .............................................................. 81
Navigation .......................................................... 82
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Connectivity ......................................... 83
Bluetooth ............................................................ 83
Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 86
Mobile AP ........................................................... 88
GPS ....................................................................... 89
PC connections .................................................. 91
Tools ....................................................... 94
Clock .................................................................... 94
Calculator ............................................................ 95
My accounts ....................................................... 96
My files ................................................................ 97
Smart search ................................................... 101
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Settings ................................................ 102
Access the Settings menu ............................ 102
Flight mode ..................................................... 102
Connectivity .................................................... 102
Sound profiles ................................................ 103
Tones ................................................................. 104
Display and light ............................................ 104
General ............................................................. 104
Date and time ................................................. 105
Menu and widgets ......................................... 106
Applications .................................................... 106
Security ............................................................ 113
Memory ............................................................ 114
Reset ................................................................. 114
About phone ................................................... 114
SIM applications ............................................. 114
Overview of menu functions ........... 115
Troubleshooting ................................ 116
Safety precautions ............................. 121
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Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
•
Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
User manual•
Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer's
warranty.
Assembling
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The items supplied with your device 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
•
device.
Accessories other than the supplied ones may not
•
be compatible with your device.
Install 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 identification 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,
If the device is on, press and hold [
1
to turn it off.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.
] and select Ye s
Insert the SIM or USIM card.
3
Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with •
the gold-coloured contacts facing up.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can
•
only use your device’s non-network services and
some menus.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM or USIM
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card slot.
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Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
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Charge the battery
Before using the device for the first 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.
Unauthorised 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
If the battery level becomes too low, the device will
automatically power off. Recharge your battery to
continue using your device.
Charge with the travel adapter
›
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
will also be empty and blinking.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
2
multifunction jack.
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 the device is charging, the touch screen may
•
not function due to an unstable power supply. If
this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the
device.
While charging, the device may heat up. This
•
is normal and should not affect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
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device and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
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When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
device and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery while connected to the •
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to
the device.
To ensure peak performance of your battery,
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fully charge and discharge (use until empty) the
battery the first two or three times.
When you charge the battery for the first time, charging
your battery completely may take about 4 hours. Because
the battery is a consumable part, the battery will gradually
wear out and the charging time will be reduced. The initial
charging capacity of your battery is about 1200 mAh.
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Charge with the PC data cable
›
Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the
2
multifunction jack.
Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port
3
on a PC.
Depending on the type of PC data cable you are
using, it may take some time before charging
begins.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the PC data cable from the
device and then from the PC.
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia files, you must insert
a memory card. Your device accepts microSD
microSDHC
of 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and
type).
memory cards with maximum capacities
™
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 file structure for •
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a different file structure, your device will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten
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the lifespan of memory cards.
or
™
Remove the back cover.
1
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts
2
facing up.
Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it
3
locks in place.
Replace the back cover.
4
Remove the memory card
›
Ensure that the device is not currently using the
1
memory card.
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Remove the back cover.
2
Push the memory card gently until it disengages from
3
the device.
Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
4
Replace the back cover.
5
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.
Format the memory card
›
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory
card only on the device.
In Menu mode, select Settings
card details
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→
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Format → Ye s .
→
Memory → Memory
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored on
your device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Attach 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 projection.
Replace the back cover.
3
Getting started
Turn your device on and off
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [
1
Enter your PIN and select
2
Select a language you want and select
3
Select keyboard languages and select
4
Select your home time zone and select
5
Set the time and date and select
6
].
Done (if necessary).
Save.
Next.
Next.
Next.
To turn off your device, press and hold [
Follow all posted warnings and directions from •
official personnel when in areas where the use of
wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes
and hospitals.
To use your device's non-network services only,
•
switch to the flight mode. In Menu mode, select
→
Settings
Flight mode.
] and select Ye s .
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Get to know your device
Device layout
›
Earpiece
Volume key
Touch screen
Multifunction jack
Camera lens
Power/Lock key
Headset jack
(3.5 mm)
Back cover
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Menu key
Dial key
Mouthpiece
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End key
Camera key
Internal antenna
Speaker
Keys
›
Key Function
Power/
Lock
Dial
Menu
End
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Turn the device on or off (press
and hold); Lock or unlock the
touch screen and keys.
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve logs of your calls
and messages.
Access Menu mode; Launch the
task manager to view all active
applications (press and hold);
Access Smart search (press
twice).
End a call; In Menu mode, return
to Idle mode.
Key Function
Camera
Idle screen
›
When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle
screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s
status and access applications.
The idle screen has multiple panels, and you can add new
panels to the idle screen.
Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. You can
also select a dot on the top of the screen to move to the
corresponding panel of the idle screen directly.
In Idle mode, turn on the camera;
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
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Indicator icons
›
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Definition
No SIM or USIM card
No signal
Signal strength
Flight mode activated
Network searching
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
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Icon Definition
WLAN connected
Call missed
Synchronised with a web server
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
Voice call in progress
Video call in progress
Call diverting activated
Synchronising with PC
Memory card inserted
Connected to secured web page
Icon Definition
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
Alarm activated
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Current time
Battery power level
Shortcuts panel
›
In Idle mode or while using an application, select in
the indicator icons area to open the shortcuts panel.
Select icons to activate or deactivate the WLAN and
Bluetooth features. You can also turn on or off the device's
volume and check new messages and alerts.
Use the touch screen
Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch
screen.
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To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use •
sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into
•
contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into
•
contact with water. The touch screen may
malfunction in humid conditions or when
exposed to water.
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the •
screen protection film before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
•
electrical charges emitted by the human body.
For best performance, tap the touch screen with
your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to
touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
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Control your touch screen with the following actions:
Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a
•
menu, option, or application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2
•
seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom
•
in or out while viewing photos or web pages.
Panning: Tap and drag with your finger to select items.
•
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and •
then drag your finger to move the item.
Flick: Flick the screen quickly to activate an application.
•
Area zoom: Place two fingers on the screen and pull •
them apart to zoom in or squeeze them together to
zoom out.
Your device turns off the touch screen when you •
do not use the device for a specified period. To
turn on the screen, press [
You can also adjust the backlight time. In Menu
•
mode, select Settings → Display and light →
Backlight time.
Some lists have an index along the right side. Tap
•
a letter to jump to items starting with that letter.
Drag your finger along the index to quickly scroll
through the list.
] or the Menu key.
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
unwanted device operations.
To lock, press [
key and drag the grey window with your finger in any
direction.
]. To unlock, press [ ] or the Menu
Access menus
To access your device’s menus,
In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu
1
mode.
Scroll left or right to a main menu screen.
2
You can also select a dot on the top of the screen to
move to the corresponding main menu screen directly.
Select a menu or application.
3
Press [4 ] to return to Idle mode.
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Your device has a built-in motion sensor that •
detects its orientation. If you rotate the device
while using some features, the interface will
automatically switch to landscape view. To set
the interface to keep the orientation when you
rotate the device, select Settings
→
Gestures
While using the device, you can capture an image
•
of a screen by pressing [ ] and the Menu key
simultaneously. The image will be saved in My
files
Organise applications in Menu mode
›
You can reorganise the applications in Menu mode by
changing their order or grouping them into categories to
suit your preferences and needs.
In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu
1
mode.
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Orientation → Change orientation.
→
Images.
→
General →
Select 2 Edit at the top left of the screen.
Drag an application to the location you want.
3
You can move an application icon to another main
menu screen. You can also change most-used
applications at the bottom line. Move an application
at the bottom line to a main menu screen, and move
an application you want to use in Idle mode directly to
the bottom line.
Select
4
1
2
3
Done at the top left of the screen.
Add new main menu screens
›
In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu
mode.
Select
Edit at the top left of the screen.
Rotate the device to landscape view.
Select
4
You can have up to 10 screens.
Rotate the device to portrait view.
5
Select 6 Done at the top left of the screen.
to add a new main menu screen.
Select to remove a screen from the main menu.
Launch and manage applications
Launch multiple applications
›
Your device allows you to multi-task by running multiple
applications at the same time.
To launch multiple applications, press the Menu key to
return to the main menu and select an application to
launch.
Use the task manager
›
You can manage multiple applications with the task
manager. To launch the task manager,
Press and hold the Menu key. The icons of active
1
applications appear.
Control active applications as follows:
2
To switch between applications, select one from the •
icons of active applications.
• .
To close an application, select
• End all
To close all active applications, select
applications.
Use widgets
Widgets are small applications that provide convenient
functions and information on your idle screen.
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Some of your widgets connect to web services. •
Using a web-based widget may incur additional
charges.
Available widgets may vary depending on your
•
region or service provider.
Open the widget toolbar
›
To open the widget toolbar and access widgets,
In Idle mode, select
1
to open the widget toolbar.
Read the widget disclaimer and select
2
(if necessary).
Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.
3
Scroll left or right on the widget toolbar to find the
4
widget you want to use.
Drag the widget to the idle screen.
5
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Widget at the top left of the screen
Accept
Select 6 Done at the top left of the screen to close the
widget toolbar.
To move the widget back to the widget toolbar, tap
7
and hold the widget until the yellow frame appears
and drag it to the widget toolbar.
Manage web-based widgets
›
You can select a widget profile to connect to web services
and view downloaded widgets.
In Menu mode, select Settings
Widget.
→
Menu and widgets
→
Customise your device
Get more from your device by customising it to match your
preferences.
Add new panels to the idle screen
›
You can add new panels to the idle screen to organise
widgets according to your preferences and needs.
In Idle mode, select
1
screen.
Rotate the device to landscape view.
2
Select 3 to add new panels to the idle screen.
You can have up to 10 panels.
Select to remove a panel from the idle screen.
Rotate the device to portrait view.
4
Select 5 Done at the top left of the screen.
Widget at the top left of the
Set the current time and date
›
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Date and time.
Select the time zone option and a time zone.
2
Enter the current time and date, and set the time and
3
date format.
Select
4
1
2
To mute or unmute your device, do one of the followings:
• Keypad, and then tap and hold .
•
Back.
Adjust the volume of the key tones
›
In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down.
Adjust the key tone volume by pressing the Volume
key or dragging the slider.
Switch to the silent profile
›
In Idle mode, select
Open the shortcuts panel from the top of the screen and
select Silent.
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Set up a sound profile
›
You can change your device's sounds by customising
the current sound profile or switching to another sound
profile. To set up a profile,
In Menu mode, select
1
Select the profile you are using.
2
Customise the sound options for incoming calls,
3
incoming messages, and other device sounds. ► p. 103
Available sound options vary depending on the
selected profile.
Select
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Set.
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To switch to another profile, select the check box next to
the profile and then Set.
Settings → Sound profiles.
Select a wallpaper for the idle screen
›
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display and light
→
Wallpaper.
Select an image.
2
To select an image from the image folder, select the
folder.
Select
3
2
3
Set → Set.
Samsung is not responsible for any use of default
images or wallpapers provided on your device.
Adjust the brightness of the display
›
In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display and light.
Drag the slider under
brightness.
Select
Set.
The brightness level of the display will affect how
quickly the device consumes battery power.
Brightness to adjust the level of
Lock your device
›
You can lock your device by activating the device
password.
In Menu mode, select
1
Select
2
3
4
Once the device lock is enabled, you must enter the
password each time you turn on the device.
Phone lock.
Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select
Enter the new password again and select
The first time you access a menu that requires a
password, you will be prompted to create and
confirm a password.
If you forget your password, bring your device to a •
Samsung Service Centre to unlock it.
Samsung is not responsible for any loss of
•
passwords or private information or other
damages caused by illegal software.
Settings → Security.
Done.
Done.
Lock your SIM or USIM card
›
You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied
with your SIM or USIM card.
In Menu mode, select
1
Select
2
3
Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each
time you turn on the device.
PIN lock.
Enter the PIN of your SIM or USIM card and select
Done.
If you enter an incorrect PIN too many 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.
Settings → Security.
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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 specified recipients to help you
locate and recover your device.
To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for
controlling the device from the web remotely.
In Menu mode, select
1
Select
2
3
4
5
6
Mobile tracker.
Enter your password and select
Select
OK to continue.
Enter your email address and password for your
Samsung account and select Sign in.
To create a Samsung account, select
Select
Recipients to open the recipient list.
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Settings → Security.
Done.
.
Enter a phone number including a country code
7
(with +).
When you are finished setting the recipients, select
8
Select the sender input field and enter a sender's
9
name.
Select
10
Save.
You can control the lost device via the web. Visit
http://www.samsungdive.com to see the detailed
information for this feature.
Enter text
You can enter text by selecting characters on the virtual
keypad or by inputting handwriting on the screen.
OK.
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