Samsung GT-S8530 User Manual

GT-S8530

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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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Assembling ........................................... 10

Unpack ................................................................ 10

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery .... 10

Charge the battery ........................................... 12

Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 14

Getting started ..................................... 17

Turn your device on and o ........................... 17

Get to know your device ................................. 18

Use the touch screen ........................................ 21

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys .. 23

Contents

Access menus .................................................... 23

Launch and manage applications ................ 25

Use widgets ........................................................ 26

Customise your device .................................... 27

Enter text ............................................................ 31

Access help information ................................. 35

Communication ................................... 36

Calling .................................................................. 36

Logs ...................................................................... 42

Messages ............................................................ 44

Email .................................................................... 49

IM .......................................................................... 52

Social Hub ........................................................... 53

Entertainment ...................................... 54

Camera ................................................................ 54

Video player ....................................................... 64

Media browser ................................................... 66

Music player ....................................................... 71

FM radio .............................................................. 75

Games and more ............................................... 78

Personal information .......................... 80

Contacts .............................................................. 80

Calendar .............................................................. 83

Task ...................................................................... 84

Memo ................................................................... 84

Voice recorder .................................................... 85

Web ........................................................ 87

Internet ............................................................... 87

Samsung Apps .................................................. 91

Synchronise ........................................................ 92

Community websites ....................................... 93

Navigation .......................................................... 93

Contents

Connectivity ......................................... 95

Bluetooth ............................................................ 95

Wi-Fi ..................................................................... 98

AllShare ........................................................... 100

Mobile AP ........................................................ 102

GPS .................................................................... 103

TV connections (TV out mode) ................... 105

PC connections ............................................... 106

Tools ..................................................... 109

Clock ................................................................. 109

Calculator ......................................................... 111

Mini diary ......................................................... 111

Contents

My accounts .................................................... 112

My les ............................................................. 113

Search ............................................................... 115

Settings ................................................ 116

Access the Settings menu ............................ 116

Flight mode ..................................................... 116

Connectivity .................................................... 116

Sound proles ................................................ 117

Display and light ............................................ 118

General ............................................................. 118

Date and time ................................................. 119

Menu and widgets ......................................... 120

Applications .................................................... 120

Security ............................................................ 127

Memory ............................................................ 127

Reset ................................................................. 128

About phone ................................................... 128

Software update ............................................ 128

SIM applications ............................................. 128

Troubleshooting ................................ 129

Safety precautions ............................. 134

Index .................................................... 143

Contents

Assembling

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

Mobile device

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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

The items supplied with your device may vary • depending on the software and accessories available in your region or oered by your service provider.

You can obtain additional accessories from your

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local Samsung dealer. The supplied accessories perform best for your

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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 identication 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 [

to turn it o.

Remove the back cover.

Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you remove the back cover.

] and select Ye s

Insert the SIM or USIM card.

Place the SIM or USIM card into the device with • the gold-coloured 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.

Replace the back cover.

Assembling

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. 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 o. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

will also be empty and blinking.

Charge with the travel adapter

›

Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of

the device.

Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

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

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

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is normal and should not aect 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.

Assembling

When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is

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.

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

the device.

Plug one end (micro-USB) of the PC data cable into the

multifunction jack.

Plug the other end of the PC data cable into a USB port

on a PC.

Depending on the type of PC data cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins.

Assembling

When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is

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 les, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD microSDHC of 32 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 le structure for • memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with a dierent le structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card.

Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten

•

the life span of memory cards.

Remove the back cover and the battery.

Insert a memory card.

Lock the memory card in place.

Replace the battery and back cover.

Remove the memory card

›

Ensure that the device is not currently using the

memory card.

Remove the back cover and battery.

Remove the memory card.

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Replace the battery and back cover.

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

→

Format → Ye s .

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.

Assembling

→

Memory → Memory

Getting started

Turn your device on and o

To turn on your device,

Press and hold [

Enter your PIN and select

Select a language you want for the display and select

Next.

Select languages you want for text input and select

Next.

Select your home time zone and select

Set the time and date and select

Select

Save (if necessary).

Done (if necessary).

Next.

To turn o your device, press and hold [

Follow all posted warnings and directions from • ocial 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 ight mode. In Menu mode, select

→

Settings

] and select Ye s .

Flight mode.

Getting started

Get to know your device

Device layout

›

Earpiece

Volume key

Front camera lens (for video calls)

Proximity sensor

Touch screen

Multifunction jack

Rear camera lens

Flashbulb

Lock key

Speaker

Headset/ TV-out cable jack

Back cover

Menu key

Dial key

Mouthpiece

Getting started

Power/End key

Camera key

Back cover lock

Internal antenna

Keys

›

Key Function

Dial

Power/ End

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

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); In Idle mode or while using an application, access Search (press twice).

Turn the device on or o (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, return to Idle mode.

Key Function

Lock

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 some default 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.

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

In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

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Getting started

Indicator icons

›

Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Denition

Signal strength

Flight mode activated

Network searching

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Call missed

Getting started

Icon Denition

Synchronized with a web server

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Voice call in progress

Video call in progress

SOS message feature activated

Call diverting activated

Synchronising with PC

Memory card inserted

New text or multimedia message

New email message

Icon Denition

New voice mail message

Alarm activated

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Normal prole activated

Silent prole 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 o 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.

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.

Getting started

For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the • screen protection lm 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 ngertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

Tap: Tap once with your nger 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 nger to zoom

•

in or out while viewing photos or web pages. Panning: Tap and drag with your nger to select items.

•

Drag and drop: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and • then drag your nger to move the item.

Getting started

Flick: Flick the screen quickly to activate an application.• Area zoom: Place two ngers on the screen and pull •

them apart to zoom in or squeeze them together to zoom out.

Your device turns o the touch screen when you • do not use the device for a specied period. To turn on the screen, press the Lock key.

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 nger along the index to quickly scroll through the list.

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 the Lock key. To unlock, press and hold the Lock key. Alternatively, press the Lock key and ick the grey window with your nger.

You can also set the device to automatically lock the touch screen and keys when you do not use the device for a specied period. In Menu mode, select Settings

→

General

Touch → Touch panel auto-lock.

→

Access menus

To access your device’s menus,

In Idle mode, press the Menu key to access Menu

mode.

Scroll left or right to a main menu screen.

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.

Press [4 ] to return to Idle mode.

Getting started

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 the Menu and Lock keys simultaneously. The image will be saved in My les

Getting started

Orientation → Change orientation.

→

Images.

→

General →

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

mode.

Select

2 3

Edit at the top left of the screen.

Drag an application icon to the location you want. 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

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

2 3

Edit at the top left of the screen.

Rotate the device to landscape view.

Select 4 to add a new main menu screen. You can add up to 10 screens.

Select to remove the screen from the main menu.

Rotate the device clockwise to portrait view.

Select 6 Done at the top left of the screen.

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

applications appear.

Getting started

Control active applications as follows:

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.

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.

Getting started

Open the widget toolbar

›

To open the widget toolbar and access widgets,

In Idle mode, select

to open the widget toolbar.

Read the widget disclaimer and select

(if necessary).

Scroll left or right on the widget toolbar to nd the

widget you want to use.

Drag the widget to the idle screen.

Select 5 Done at the top left of the screen to close the widget toolbar.

To move the widget back to the widget toolbar, tap

and hold the widget until the yellow frame appears and drag it to the widget toolbar.

Widget at the top left of the screen

You can organise each panel of the idle screen with your favourite widgets. Scroll left or right to a panel and then position widgets anywhere on the screen. To move a widget on the idle screen, tap and hold the widget until the yellow frame appears, and then position it anywhere on the screen.

Manage web-based widgets

›

You can select a widget prole 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

screen.

Rotate the device to landscape view.

Select 3 to add new panels to the idle screen. You can add up to 10 panels.

Select to remove the panel from the idle screen.

Rotate the device clockwise to portrait view.

Select 5 Done at the top left of the screen.

Widget at the top left of the

Getting started

Set the current time and date

›

In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Date and time.

Select the time zone option and a time zone.

Enter the current time and date, and set the time and

date format.

Select

1 2

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.

Adjust the vibration intensity of the

›

touch screen

You can adjust the intensity of the vibration feedback that results when you tap the device screen.

Getting started

In Menu mode, select 1 Settings →General →Touch

Drag the slider under 2 Vibration feedback to adjust the intensity of the vibration.

Select

In Idle mode, select Keypad, and then tap and hold to mute or unmute your device.

You can change your device's sounds by customising the current sound prole or switching to another sound prole. To set up a prole,

1 2

Set.

Switch to the silent prole

›

Set up a sound prole

›

In Menu mode, select

Select the prole you are using.

Settings → Sound proles.

Customise the sound options for incoming calls,

incoming messages, and other device sounds. ► p. 117

Available sound options vary depending on the selected prole.

Select

To switch to another prole, select the check box next to the prole and then Set.

Set.

Select a wallpaper for the idle screen

›

In Menu mode, select 1 Settings → Display and light

→

Wallpaper.

Select an image. To select an image from the image folder, select the

folder.

Select

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

You can lock your device by activating the device password.

1 2 3 4

Set.

The brightness level of the display will aect how quickly the device consumes battery power.

Lock your device

›

In Menu mode, select

Select

Phone lock.

Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select

Enter the new password again and select

Brightness to adjust the level of

Settings → Security.

Done.

Getting started

Done.

The rst time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and conrm a password.

Once the device lock is enabled, you must enter the password each time you turn on the device.

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.

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

Select

2 3

PIN lock.

Enter the PIN of your SIM or USIM card and select Done.

Getting started

Settings → Security.

Once 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, 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 specied 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

Settings → Security.

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