Samsung SWDS5050 Users Manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA

English (EU). 01/2009. Rev. 1.0

S5050

user manual

using this

manual

This user manual has been specially designed to

guide you through the functions and features of your

mobile phone. To get started quickly,

refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”

“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”

and “using basic functions.”

Instructional icons

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

Warning

—situations that could cause

injury to yourself or others

Caution

—situations that could cause

damage to your phone or other equipment

Note

—notes, usage tips, or additional

information

Refer to

—pages with related information; for example: page 12”)

p. 12 (represents “see

→

[ ]

< >

Followed by

menus you must select to perform a step; for example: in Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message (represents Messages, followed by Create new message)

Square brackets

example: [ ] (represents the Power key)

Angled brackets

different functions at each screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey)

—the order of options or

—phone keys; for

—softkeys that control

Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners:

•Bluetooth

• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

• Windows Media Player

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID: B0xxxxx.

of Microsoft Corporation.

is a registered trademark of the

is registered trademark

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safety and usage information ..................2

Safety warnings .......................................... 2

contents

Safety precautions ...................................... 4

Important usage information ....................... 7

introducing your mobile phone ............. 10

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

Phone layout ............................................. 11

Keys ......................................................... 12

Display ...................................................... 13

Icons .........................................................13

assembling and preparing your mobile

phone ......................................................15

Install the SIM card and battery .................15

Charge the battery .................................... 17

Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 18

using basic functions .............................19

Turn your phone on and off ....................... 19

Access menus .......................................... 20

Customise your phone .............................. 20

Use basic call functions ............................ 22

Send and view messages ......................... 23

Add and find contacts ............................... 25

Use basic camera functions ...................... 26

Listen to music ......................................... 28

Browse the web ........................................ 29

using advanced functions ..................... 30

Use advanced call functions ..................... 30

Use advanced phonebook functions ......... 32

Use advanced messaging functions ..........34

Use advanced music functions ................. 35

using tools and applications ................. 38

Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............38

Print images .............................................. 40

Activate and send an SOS message ......... 41

Activate the mobile tracker ........................ 41

Make fake calls ......................................... 42

Record and play voice memos .................. 43

Edit images ............................................... 44

Use Java-powered games and applications 46

View world clocks ..................................... 47

Set and use alarms ................................... 48

Use the calculator ..................................... 49

Convert currencies or measurements ....... 49

Set a countdown timer ............................. 49

Use the stopwatch .................................... 49

Create a new task ..................................... 50

Create a text memo .................................. 50

Manage your calendar .............................. 50

troubleshooting ........................................ a

index .........................................................d

contents

introducing your

mobile phone

In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s

layout, keys, display, and icons.

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

• Mobile phone

• Battery

• Travel adapter (charger)

• User manual

The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.

You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

Phone layout

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

Power key

Front camera lens

Earpiece

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

Flash bulb

Rear camera lens

Multifunction jack

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Volume key

4-way

navigation key

Left softkey

Dial key

Alphanumeric keys

Special

function keys

Display

OK key

Right softkey Menu exit key

Mouthpiece

Camera key

Battery cover

Internal antenna

Closing the phone automatically locks the exposed keys to prevent you from accidentally pressing them. To unlock these keys, press <

Unlock> → <OK

Keys

Key Function

Power

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Softkeys

4-way navigation

Dial

Turn the phone on and off (press and hold)

Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display

In Idle mode, access My menu mode (up), Camera mode (down), or user-defined menus (left/right); In Menu mode, scroll through menu options

In Idle mode, launch the web browser; In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers

Key Function

Menu exit

Alphanumeric

Special function

Volu me

Camera

End a call; In Menu mode, cancel input and return to Idle mode

Enter numbers, letters and special characters; In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access voice mails and [0] to enter an international call prefix

Enter special characters or perform special functions; In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] for the silent profile; Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers

Adjust the phone’s volume

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

Display

Your phone’s display consists of three areas:

Icon line

Displays various icons

Text and graphic area

Displays mess ages, instructions, and information you enter

Select Back

Softkey line

Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your display.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

GPRS network status

• Blue: GPRS network connected

• Red: Transferring data via GPRS network

EDGE network status

• Blue: EDGE network connected

• Red: Transferring data via EDGE network

Voice call in progress

Call diverting active

SOS message feature activated

Alarm activated

Connecting to secured web page

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Icon Definition

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In Home Zone service area

In City Zone service area

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Synchronised with PC

New text message (SMS)

New multimedia message (MMS)

New email message

New voice mail message

Music playback in progress

Music playback stopped

Music playback paused

FM radio on

Icon Definition

Memory card inserted

Normal profile activated

Silent profile activated

Battery power level

Current time

assembling and

preparing your

mobile phone

Get started by assembling and setting up

your mobile phone for its first use.

Install the SIM card and battery

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

To install the SIM card and battery,

1. Remove the battery cover.

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

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

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Place the SIM card in the phone with the goldcoloured contacts facing down.

4. Replace the battery cover.

Charge the battery

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

1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter.

With the triangle facing up

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

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

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

4. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.

5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.

About the low battery indicator

When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your phone.

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Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory

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card manufacturer and type).

1. Remove the battery cover.

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

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

4. Replace the battery cover.

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functions

Learn how to perform basic operations and use the

main features of your mobile phone.

Turn your phone on and off

To turn your phone on,

1. Slide open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary).

4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone as desired by following the screen.

To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

Switch to the offline profile

By switching to the offline profile, you can use your phone’s non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplane and hospitals.

To switch to the offline profile, in Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles → Offline.

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

Access menus

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To access your phone’s menus,

1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> to access Menu mode.

2. Use the navigation key to scroll to a menu or option.

3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or [OK] to confirm the highlighted option.

4. Press <Back> to move up one level; Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.

Customise your phone

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

Adjust the volume of the key tones

In Idle mode, press the Volume key up and down to adjust the key tone volume.

Switch to or from the Silent profile

In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or unsilence your phone.

Change your ringtone

1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles.

2. Scroll to the profile you are using.

3. Press <Options> → Edit → Voice call ringtone.

4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone.

5. Press <Save>. To switch to another profile, select it from the list.

Create a phone profile

1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone profiles.

2. Press <Options> → Create.

3. Enter a name for the profile and press [OK].

4. Customise the sound settings as desired.

5. When you have finished, press <Save>.

Select a wallpaper (Idle mode)

1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Home screen.

2. Scroll left or right to Images.

3. Select Wallpaper → an image category → an image.

4. Press <Save>.

Select a skin colour (Menu mode)

1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → My theme.

2. Select a colour pattern.

Set menu shortcuts

1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts.

2. Select a key to use as a shortcut.

3. Select a menu to assign to the shortcut key.

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Lock your phone

1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Security → Phone lock → On.

2. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.

3. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

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Use basic call functions

Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions.

During a call, your phone automatically locks most keys to prevent accidental inputs. To unlock the keys, press [

Make a call

1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number.

] or

[].

2. Press [ ] to dial the number.

3. To end the call, press [ ].

Answer a call

1. When a call comes in, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Adjust the volume

To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key up or down.

Use the speakerphone feature

1. During a call, press [OK] to activate the speaker.

2. To switch back to the earpiece, press [OK] again.

Use the headset

By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:

• To redial the last call, press the headset button, and then press again and hold.

• To answer a call, press and hold the headset button.

• To end a call, press and hold the headset button.

Send and view messages

Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages.

Send a text or multimedia message

1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new

message → Message.

2. Enter a destination number and scroll down.

3. Enter your message text. For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4.

4. Press <Options> → Add multimedia and add an item.

5. Press <Options> → Advanced → Add subject.

6. Enter a subject.

7. Press <Options> → Send to send the message.

Enter text

Send an email

1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message → Email.

2. Enter an email address and scroll down.

3. Enter a subject and scroll down.

4. Enter your email text.

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5. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia and attach a file (if necessary).

6. Press <Options> → Send to send the message.

Enter text

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When entering text, you can change the text input mode:

• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and

ABC modes.

• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number

mode.

• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

Enter text in one of the following modes:

Mode Function

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until

ABC

Number

Symbol

the character you want appears on the display.

1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word.

2. When the word displays correctly, press [ ] to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, select an alternate word from the list that appears.

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number.

Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to select a symbol.

View text or multimedia messages

1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My messages → Inbox.

2. Select a text or multimedia message.

View an email

1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My messages → Email inbox.

2. Select an account.

3. Press Check new email.

4. Select an email or a header.

5. If you selected a header, press <Options> →

Retrieve to view the body of the email.

Add and find contacts

Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature.

Add a new contact

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>.

2. Select Save → a memory location (phone or SIM) → New.

3. Select a number type (if necessary).

4. Enter contact information.

5. Press [OK] or press <Options> → Save to add the contact to memory.

Find a contact

1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook.

2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find.

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3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can:

• call the contact by pressing

• edit the contact information by pressing

Options> → Edit

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Use basic camera functions

Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos.

[]

Capture photos

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [Camera] or press

the navigation key down to turn on the camera.

2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape

view.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any

adjustments.

4. Press [OK] or [Camera] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

5. Press < > or [Camera] to take another photo (step 3).

Capture polaroid photos

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [Camera] or press the navigation key down to turn on the camera.

2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.

4. Press [OK] or [Camera] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

5. Press < > → Edit → Polaroid maker.

6. Enter a text to insert, set the date to be displayed, and select a colour for the text.

7. Press <Save> → <Save> → <Yes>.

8. Enter a name for the new polaroid photo and press [OK].

9. Press <Back> → < > or [Camera] to take another photo (step 3).

Capture photos in Smile shot mode

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [Camera] or press the navigation key down to turn on the camera.

2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.

3. Press < > → Shooting mode → Smile.

4. Press [OK] or [Camera].

5. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Your phone recognises people in an image and detects their smiles. When the subject smiles, the phone automatically takes a photo.

6. Press < > or [Camera] to take another photo (step 4).

View photos

In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file.

Capture videos

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [Camera] or press the navigation key down to turn on the camera.

2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode.

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

4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments.

5. Press [OK] or [Camera] to start recording.

6. Press < >, [OK], or [Camera] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.

7. Press < > or [Camera] to record another video (step 4).

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