Samsung GT-S5250 User manual

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GT-S5250
quick start guide

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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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Please read all safety precautions and this manual•
carefully before using your device to ensure safe and
proper use.
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•
settings of your device.
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dier in appearance from the actual product.
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or from software provided by service providers or
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region, or hardware specications. Samsung is not
liable for performance issues caused by third-party
applications.
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•
incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry
settings.
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accessing www.samsungmobile.com.

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information
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example: ►p.12 (represents“see page 12”)
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you must select to perform a step; for example:
In Menu mode, select Messages
→
Compose
(represents Messages, followed by Compose)
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[] (represents the End key)
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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 device or other equipment

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Contents 5
Assembling ............................................. 7
Unpack .................................................................. 7
Install the SIM 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 device on and o ........................... 14
Get to know your device ................................. 15
Use the touch screen ........................................ 18
Contents
Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys . . 20
Access menus .................................................... 20
Launch and manage applications ................ 22
Use widgets ........................................................ 22
Customise your device .................................... 23
Enter text ............................................................ 27
Calling .................................................... 31
Creating and nding contacts ........... 32
Messaging ............................................. 33

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Using Bluetooth ................................... 47
Using Wi-Fi ............................................ 49
Safety precautions ............................... 50
Capturing photos and videos ............ 35
Viewing photos and videos ............... 37
Listening to music ............................... 39
Listening to the FM radio ................... 41
Connecting to the internet ................ 42
Downloading applications ................ 44
Connecting to a PC .............................. 45

Assembling 7
Assembling
Learn to assemble your device before use, such as how
to insert the battery or the SIM card into the device and
charge the battery.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
Mobile device
•
Battery•
Travel adapter (charger)•
Quick start guide•
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 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
•
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 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.

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Insert the SIM card.
3
Place the SIM card into the device with the gold-•
coloured contacts facing up.
If you do not insert a SIM card, you can only use
•
your device’s non-network services and some
menus.
Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card
•
slot.
To install the SIM card and battery,
If the device is on, press and hold [
1
] and select Ye s
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 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 will also be empty and blinking.
If the battery level becomes too low, the device will
automatically power o. Recharge your battery to
continue using your device.
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 device while it is charging, but it•
may take longer to fully charge the battery.
While charging, the device may heat up. This
•
is normal and should not aect your device’s
lifespan or performance.
If your device is not charging properly, bring your
•
device 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
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 travel adapter
Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top of
1
the device.
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.

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Insert a memory card (optional)
To store additional multimedia les, you must insert
a memory card. Your device 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 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 lifespan of memory cards.
›
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.

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›
Remove the memory card
Ensure that the device is not currently using the
1
memory card.
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.
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

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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
›
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
→
Memory
→
Memory
card details
→
Format
→
Yes.
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.

Getting started
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Getting started
Get to know your device’s layout, keys, icons, screen, and
the basics about working with applications. You can also
learn to customise the device and enter text.
Turn your device on and o
To turn on your device,
Press and hold [
1
].
Enter your PIN and select
2
Done (if necessary).
Select a language you want and select
3
Next.
Select keyboard languages and select
4
Next.
Select your home time zone and select
5
Next.
Set the time and date and select
6
Next.
To turn o your device, press and hold [ ] and select Ye s .
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
→
Flight mode.

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Get to know your device
›
Device layout
Power/Lock key
Multifunction jack
Camera key
Internal antenna
Back cover
Camera lens
Headset
Earpiece
Touch screen
End key
Menu key
Volume key
Dial key
Mouthpiece
Speaker

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Key Function
Volume Adjust the device’s volume.
Camera
In Idle mode, turn on the camera;
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
›
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. ►p. 23
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.
›
Keys
Key Function
Power/
Lock
Turn the device on or o (press
and hold); Lock or unlock the
touch screen and keys.
Dial
Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve logs of your calls
and messages.
Menu
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).
End End a call; In Menu mode, return
to Idle mode.

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Icon Denition
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset
connected
Voice call in progress
SOS message feature activated
Call diverting activated
Synchronising with PC
Memory card inserted
Browsing the web
Connected to secured web page
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voice mail message
›
Indicator icons
Icons shown on the display may vary depending on
your region or service provider.
Icon Denition
No signal
Signal strength
Flight mode activated
Network searching
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
WLAN connected
Call missed
Bluetooth activated

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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.
Icon Denition
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.

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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 any 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.
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.

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Select a menu or application.
3
Press [
4
]to return to Idle mode.
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
→
General
→
Gestures
→
Orientation
→
Change orientation.
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
les
→
Images.
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 [ ]. To unlock, press [ ] or the Menu
key and drag the grey window with your nger in any
direction.
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.