Samsung GT-S3370 User manual

GT-S3370
user manual

Using this 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 phone.
Please read this manual carefully before using your
•
phone to ensure safe and correct use.
The descriptions in this manual are based on the default
•
settings of your phone.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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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: ►p. 12 (represents“see page 12”)

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Followed by—the order of options or menus
you must select to perform a step; for example: In
Menu mode, select Messages
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Create message
(represents Messages, followed by Create
message)
[ ] Square brackets—phone keys; for example:
[] (represents the Camera key)

Contents
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Contents
Assembling ............................................. 7
Unpack .................................................................. 7
Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...... 7
Charge the battery ............................................. 9
Insert a memory card (optional) ................... 11
Attach a hand strap (optional) ...................... 13
Getting started ..................................... 14
Turn your phone on and o ........................... 14
Get to know your phone ................................. 14
Use the touch screen ........................................ 17
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 18
Access menus .................................................... 18
Launch and manage applications ................ 19
Use widgets ........................................................ 20
Customise your phone .................................... 21
Enter text ............................................................ 26
Access help information ................................. 28
Communication ................................... 29
Calling .................................................................. 29
Logs ...................................................................... 32
Messages ............................................................ 34
IM .......................................................................... 40

Contents 5
Web ........................................................ 53
Internet ............................................................... 53
RSS reader .......................................................... 54
Samsung Apps .................................................. 55
Google ................................................................. 55
Synchronise ........................................................ 56
ActiveSync .......................................................... 57
Communities ..................................................... 58
Last.fm ................................................................. 59
Connectivity ......................................... 60
Bluetooth ............................................................ 60
PC connections .................................................. 62
Entertainment ...................................... 41
Camera ................................................................ 41
Music .................................................................... 44
Find music .......................................................... 45
FM radio .............................................................. 46
Games .................................................................. 47
Personal information .......................... 48
Phonebook ......................................................... 48
Calendar .............................................................. 50
Task ...................................................................... 51
Memo ................................................................... 51
Voice recorder .................................................... 52

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Time and date .................................................... 70
Phone settings ................................................... 71
Smart unlock ...................................................... 71
Touch panel ........................................................ 71
Application settings ......................................... 71
Security ............................................................... 72
Network settings .............................................. 72
Memory settings ............................................... 73
Reset settings .................................................... 73
Troubleshooting .................................. 74
Safety and usage information ........... 77
Index ...................................................... 85
Tools ....................................................... 65
Alarms .................................................................. 65
Calculator ............................................................ 65
Convertor ............................................................ 66
Image editor ...................................................... 66
My les ................................................................ 67
Stopwatch .......................................................... 68
Timer .................................................................... 68
World clock ......................................................... 69
Settings .................................................. 70
Access the Settings menu ............................... 70
Phone proles ................................................... 70
Display and light ............................................... 70

Assembling 7
Assembling
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile phone
•
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.
The items supplied with your phone 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
•
local Samsung dealer.
The supplied accessories perform best for your
•
phone.
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.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card.
3
Place the SIM or USIM card into the phone with•
the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
If you do not insert a SIM or USIM card, you can
•
only use your phone’s non-network services and
some menus.
To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,
If the phone is on, press and hold the Power/End key
1
to turn it o.
Remove the back cover.
2
Be careful not to damage your ngernails when you
remove the back cover.

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Charge the battery
Before using the phone for the rst time, you must charge
the battery.
You can charge the phone with the provided travel adapter
or by connecting the phone 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 phone.
When your battery is low, the phone 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
phone will automatically power o. Recharge your
battery to continue using your phone.
Insert the battery.
4
Replace the back cover.
5

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
3
outlet.
You can use the phone while it is charging, but it•
may take longer to fully charge the battery.
While charging, the phone may heat up. This
•
is normal and should not aect your phone’s
lifespan or performance.
If your phone is not working properly, bring your
•
phone and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
4
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
phone and then from the power outlet.
Do not remove the battery before removing the
travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the
phone.
›
Charge with the travel adapter
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side
1
of the phone.
Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
2
multifunction jack.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the phone. Any damages due to
misuse are not covered by the warranty.

Assembling 11
Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia les, you must insert
a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory cards with maximum capacities
of 16 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 phone. Using an incompatible
memory card may damage your phone or the
memory card and can corrupt data stored on the
card.
Your phone supports only the FAT le structure for•
memory cards. If you insert a card formatted with
a dierent le structure, your phone will ask you to
reformat the memory card.
Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the
•
lifespan of memory cards.
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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 side
1
of the phone.
Plug one end (mini-USB) of the PC data cable into the
2
multifunction jack.
Connect the other end of the PC data cable into a USB
3
port 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
phone and then from the PC.

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Push it gently until it disengages from the phone, and
3
then pull the memory card out of the memory card
slot.
Do not remove a memory card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data or damage to the memory card
or phone.
›
Format the memory card
Formatting your memory card on a PC may cause
incompatibilities with your phone. Format the memory
card only on the phone.
In Menu mode, select Settings
→
Memory settings
→
Memory card details
→
Format
→
Yes.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to
make backup copies of all important data stored in
your phone. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data that results from user actions.
Remove the back cover.
1
Insert a memory card with the label side facing up.
2
Replace the back cover.
3
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Remove the memory card
Ensure that the memory card is not in the middle of an
1
operation.
Remove the back cover.
2

Assembling 13
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.
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Getting started
Turn your phone on and o
To turn on your phone,
Press and hold the Power/End key.
1
Enter your PIN and select
2
Conrm (if necessary).
To turn o your phone, repeat step 1 above.
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 phone's non-network services only,
•
switch to the oine prole. ►p. 22
Get to know your phone
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Phone layout
Earpiece
Touch screen
Power/End key
Back key
Volume key
Dial key
Multifunction
jack
Mouthpiece

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Keys
Key Function
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,
retrieve recently dialled, missed, or
received numbers.
Back
In Menu mode, return to the
previous level; Return to the main
menu without closing a menu or
application (press and hold).
Power/
End
Turn the phone on or o (press and
hold); End a call; In Menu mode,
return to the main menu or return
to Idle mode.
Volume
Adjust the phone’s volume; In Idle
mode, press and hold the Volume
key down to make a fake call.
Lock
Lock the touch screen and keys;
Unlock the touch screen and keys
(press and hold).
Rear camera
lens
Lock key
Camera key
Back cover
Internal antenna

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Icon Denition
Video call in progress
SOS message feature activated
Browsing the web
Connected to secured web page
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Call diverting activated
Connected with PC
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
Bluetooth activated
Alarm activated
Memory card inserted
Key Function
Camera
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 Denition
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
Voice call in progress

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Use the touch screen
Your phone’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 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 optimal use of the touch screen, remove the
screen protection lm before using your phone.
Icon Denition
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New voice mail message
Normal prole activated
Silent prole activated
Battery power level
Current time

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To lock, press the Lock key. To unlock, press and hold the
Lock key. Alternatively, press the Lock key and tap and hold
the lock icon.
You can also set the phone to automatically lock the touch
screen and keys when you do not use the phone for a
specied period. In Menu mode, select Settings
→
Touch
panel
→
On under Auto-lock.
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 the Back key to move up one level; Press the
4
Power/End key to close the menu or application and
return to Idle mode.
Control your touch screen with the following actions:
Tap: Tap once with your nger to select or launch a
•
menu, option, or application.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your nger to zoom
•
in or out while viewing photos or web pages.
Drag: Tap and hold your nger on an item, and then drag
•
your nger to move the item.
Scroll: Tap and drag your nger up, down, left, or right to
•
move to items on lists.
Your phone turns o the touch screen when you do
not use the phone for a specied period. To turn on
the screen, press any key.
Lock or unlock the touch screen
and keys
You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any
unwanted phone operations.

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Launch and manage applications
›
Launch multiple applications
Your phone allows you to multi-task by running multiple
applications at the same time.
To launch multiple applications, press and hold the Back
key and select an application to launch.
You may incur additional charges for data
connection while Google Maps or Instant
messenger is running in the background.
›
Use the task manager
You can manage multiple applications with the task
manager.
To launch the task manager, in Menu mode, select Task
mgr. The list of active applications appears.
To change the view mode, select List view or 3D
view.
›
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, select
1
Menu to access Menu mode.
Select
2
Edit at the top left of the screen.
Drag an application icon to the location you want.
3
You can move an application icon to another main
menu screen.
Select
4
Save or Done.
Select Reset to initialise the main menu screens.

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›
Open the widget toolbar
To open the widget toolbar and access widgets,
In Idle mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of the
1
screen to open the widget toolbar.
Scroll up or down on the widget toolbar to nd the
2
widget you want to use.
Drag the widget to the idle screen or select the widget
3
to activate it on the idle screen.
To move the widget back to the widget toolbar, drag it
to the position you want on the widget toolbar.
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.
›
View or change widgets
You can view widget names or select widgets to include on
the widget toolbar.
Control active applications as follows:
To switch between applications, select one from the list
•
of active applications.
To close an application, select
• .
To close all applications, select
• End all 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.